VEVOR ZM8001 8kW Diesel Heater
#19 in SplitFull review
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.
Amazon $83.90$83.90
3.0/5
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.
- 5 kWHeat output
- 0.18 to 0.53 L/hFuel burn
- None publishedType approval
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$179.99
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Aluminum case holds up better than plastic shells
- Honest rating that its fuel burn can back up
- Turns down to about 1.4 kW for small cabs
- Large 15 L tank, or a standpipe to draw from the vehicle tank
Cons
- Expensive for a generic 5 kW clone
- No published power draw
- No type approval for vehicle installs
The VOYOCHT VYH family
Every VOYOCHT VYH model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Heat output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOYOCHT VYH-F2 5kW Diesel Heater (this one) | 5 kW | 3.0/5 | $179.99 |
| VOYOCHT VYH-F3 8kW Diesel Heater | 8 kW claimed (about 4.2 kW from its fuel burn) | 2.9/5 | $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 number | VYH-F2 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 5 kW |
| Lowest output | 1.4 kW |
| Fuel burn | 0.18 to 0.53 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 15 L |
| Build | Split (installed) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V |
| Controls and safety | |
| Remote | Yes |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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