For van and truck owners who want a new type-approved 2 kW heater with altitude adjustment and a very low idle setting, or a drop-in replacement for an Air Top 2000 STC. It costs far more than clone heaters of the same size.
VMACS $1,875
A cheap split kit with Bluetooth control and automatic altitude adjustment, for DIY installs in vans and campers that travel high. Real output is far below 8 kW.
- 8 kW claimed (about 5 kW from its fuel burn)Heat output
- 0.16 to 0.62 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.
- Adjusts itself for altitude up to 18,045 ft
- Phone app, remote and timer for preheating
- Holds a set cabin temperature
- Large 10 L tank included
- Sold as 8 kW, but its fuel burn supports about 5 kW
- VEVOR itself lists about 3.6 kW of combustion power for the equivalent newer kit
- Runs on 12V only
- 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 | 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 (this one) | 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) | 8 kW claimed (about 5 kW from its fuel burn) |
| Fuel burn | 0.16 to 0.62 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 10 L |
| Build | Split (installed) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V |
| Running draw | 40 W |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Automatic altitude | Yes, to 18,045 ft |
| App | Bluetooth |
| Timer | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| CO shutoff | No |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 5.5 x 6.9 in |
| Weight | 13.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
A cheap small split heater for a van, truck cab or small boat cabin. Its fuel burn backs up the 2 kW rating, but the maker gives no warranty length or power figures.
Amazon $99.99A bargain split heater kit for a van, truck or camper install, with app control and a thermostat. Expect about 3.5 kW of heat, not 8.
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