A quieter brushless take on the Chinese split heater for vans and RVs. Expect about 3 kW of heat, and few published specs to check it against.
Amazon $229.99
A small, cheap split heater for cars, truck cabs and boat cabins, with a credible 2 kW rating and a 12V or 24V supply.
- 2 kWHeat output
- 0.12 to 0.26 L/hFuel burn
- 40 WPower draw
- None publishedType approval
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Honest 2 kW rating that its fuel burn supports
- Runs on 12V or 24V
- Sips fuel: a 10 L tank lasts well over a day
- Holds a set temperature, with a remote and timer
- Too small for a large RV or uninsulated garage
- No app control
- No type approval for vehicle installs
The VEVOR XMZ-D2 family
Every VEVOR XMZ-D2 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Heat output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR XMZ-D2 2kW LCD Diesel Heater (this one) | 2 kW | 3.0/5 | $94.90 |
| VEVOR XMZ-D2 2kW Bluetooth Heater | 2 kW | 3.1/5 | $99.90 |
| VEVOR XMZ-D2 8kW Bluetooth Heater | 8 kW claimed (about 5 kW from its fuel burn) | 3.2/5 | $101.55 |
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 | XMZ-D2 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 2 kW |
| Fuel burn | 0.12 to 0.26 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 10 L |
| Build | Split (installed) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V/24V |
| Running draw | 40 W |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Automatic altitude | No |
| App | No |
| Timer | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| CO shutoff | No |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 4.5 x 5.5 in |
| Weight | 11 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
An aluminum cased split kit with an honest 5 kW rating, a big tank and a remote, for truck cabs and campers. It costs more than most clones.
Amazon $179.99A low cost 5 kW split kit for DIY truck and RV installs, sold with almost no published specs or warranty.
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