Name: maXpeedingrods 5KW Self-Powered Heater
Brand: maXpeedingrods
Price: 499.99 USD

2.6/5#34 of 34 in all in one diesel heaters
2.6

For tents, ice fishing and remote cabins with no battery to spare. You pay a large premium for the self-powered design, and the controls are basic.

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Pros

Runs with no battery or mains once started, so it works far from any power
Built-in tank and side exhaust make it a carry-in heater for a tent or ice shack
USB port can charge a phone or run a light while it heats

Cons

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Value $132 per kW ($499.99, 3.8 kW); 5 kW claimed, more than its fuel burn can supply30
Type approval no type approval published0
Controls and safety basic; no CO sensor22
Power draw power draw not published (neutral score used)50
Warranty warranty not published (neutral score used)50
Low setting down to 1.4 kW (from its lowest fuel burn)50

Specifications

Heating
Heat output (maker)	5 kW claimed (about 3.8 kW from its fuel burn)
Fuel burn	0.17 to 0.48 L/h
Fuel tank	3.7 L
Build	All in one
Power
Supply	12V
Controls and safety
Automatic altitude	No
App	No
Remote	Yes
CO shutoff	No
Type approval	None published
Build
Dimensions	41 x 26.5 x 28 cm

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