A very cheap heater with thermostat, app control and a two year warranty, for tents, garages and occasional van use. Expect closer to 4.2 kW than the 8 kW on the box.
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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.
| Model number | SKS08022502 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 8 kW claimed (about 4.2 kW from its fuel burn) |
| Lowest output | 1.4 kW |
| Fuel burn | 0.16 to 0.52 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 5 L |
| Build | All in one |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V/24V |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
For overlanders, ice fishers and boat owners who want a portable heater with a proven, type-approved core and will pay for it. Clone all-in-ones give similar heat for a fraction of the price.
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