Name: VEVOR ZM8001 8kW Diesel Heater
Brand: VEVOR
Price: 83.90 USD

3.0/5#19 of 36 in split diesel heaters
3.0

A bare-bones split heater for DIY installs in trucks, RVs and boats on a tight budget. Real output is closer to 3 kW than 8.

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

Pros

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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.

Value $28 per kW ($83.90, 3 kW); 8 kW claimed, more than its fuel burn can supply96
Type approval no type approval published0
Controls and safety holds a set temperature; no CO sensor38
Power draw power draw not published (neutral score used)50
Warranty 1-year warranty0
Low setting down to 1.4 kW (from its lowest fuel burn)50

Specifications

Heating
Model number	ZM8001
Heat output (maker)	8 kW claimed (about 3 kW from its fuel burn)
Fuel burn	0.18 to 0.37 L/h
Fuel tank	10 L
Build	Split (installed)
Power
Supply	12V/24V
Controls and safety
Thermostat	Yes
Automatic altitude	No
App	No
Remote	Yes
CO shutoff	No
Type approval	None published
Build
Noise	75 dB
Dimensions	14.88 x 5.55 x 7.09 in
Weight	11.9 lb
Warranty	1 year

A bare-bones, very cheap split heater kit for DIY installs in trucks, campers and boats at low altitude. Real output is closer to 3 kW than 8.

$83.90

A very cheap complete split kit with thermostat mode and a remote, for DIY installs in RVs, garages and trucks. Specs and support are thin.

$76.99

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.

$229.99