TURBRO Arcade S8BP

Last updated: October 30, 2026

TURBRO Arcade S8BP
2.9/5#27 of 36 in split diesel heaters
2.9

A well documented budget split heater for a van, camper or truck, with a big tank and a low power draw. Treat it as about a 3 kW heater, not 8 kW.

  • 8 kW claimed (about 3.2 kW from its fuel burn)Heat output
  • 0.16 to 0.4 L/hFuel burn
  • 16.2 to 54 WPower draw
  • None publishedType approval
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$129.99

Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Low running draw, about 16 to 54 W, is easy on a van battery
  • Large 15 L tank runs for days between refills
  • Thermostat mode, timer, app and remote cover every way to control it
  • Published power, fuel and weight figures make sizing a system straightforward
Cons
  • Sold as 8 kW, but its fuel burn supports about 3.2 kW
  • No heating type approval
  • Altitude handling isn’t clearly automatic

The TURBRO Arcade family

Every TURBRO Arcade model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.

ModelHeat outputRatingPrice
TURBRO Arcade S8BP (this one)8 kW claimed (about 3.2 kW from its fuel burn)2.9/5$129.99
TURBRO Arcade T8BP9 kW claimed (about 3.2 kW from its fuel burn)2.7/5$180.49

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 numberS8BP
Heating
Heat output (maker)8 kW claimed (about 3.2 kW from its fuel burn)
Lowest output2 kW
Fuel burn0.16 to 0.4 L/h
Fuel tank15 L
BuildSplit (installed)
Power
Supply12V/24V
Running draw16.2 to 54 W
Starting draw130 W
Controls and safety
ThermostatYes
AppBluetooth
TimerYes
RemoteYes
CO shutoffNo
Type approvalNone published
Build
Dimensions15.0 x 5.4 x 5.4 in
Weight16.9 lb
Warranty1 year
Released2025-10

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