PRIJESSE PR-5 5kW Diesel Heater
#26 in SplitFull review
A budget 5 kW split kit with tank and remote for cars, vans and small shops, with few published specs to back it up.
Amazon $80.99$80.99
2.9/5
A low cost split heater kit for a van, truck or RV that wants WiFi control and a big tank. Treat it as about a 4 kW heater, not 8 kW.
- 8 kW claimed (about 3.7 kW from its fuel burn)Heat output
- 0.26 to 0.46 L/hFuel burn
- 36 WPower draw
- None publishedType approval
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$122.99
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Big 10 L tank runs well over a night between refills
- WiFi app lets you start it from anywhere, not just within Bluetooth range
- Adjusts itself for altitude, so mountain trips need no fiddling
- Very cheap for a split kit with an app and remote
Cons
- Sold as 8 kW, but its fuel burn supports about 3.7 kW
- No heating type approval
- No CO shutoff, so add a separate CO alarm
- Sunster doesn’t say whether it holds a set temperature
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.
Specifications
| Model number | SH W8 (SHW8FTUS) |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 8 kW claimed (about 3.7 kW from its fuel burn) |
| Fuel burn | 0.26 to 0.46 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 10 L |
| Build | Split (installed) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V/24V |
| Running draw | 36 W |
| Starting draw | 120 W |
| Controls and safety | |
| Automatic altitude | Yes, to 18,050 ft |
| App | Bluetooth/WiFi |
| Remote | Yes |
| CO shutoff | No |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Noise | 35 dB |
| Dimensions | 15.0 x 5.5 x 6.7 in |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2026-08 |
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