Summer is coming to an end. From September at the latest, campers start asking themselves the same central question: "What do I need to do to keep my feet warm on cold days?"

Of course it's worth doing awinter check-upto prepare your camping equipment for the cold season. But is that really enough?

TodayVanSitepresents variousheaters for your camper.

Why you should definitely have a heater in your camper

Sure, some people like it rustic.

No comfort, no luxury, no heater.

But honestly:How refreshing is it when you're freezing at night, your interior walls are covered in ice and you have to slip into damp clothes?

A heater makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning.

You can also make really cold days andcamping in the rainmore comfortable when you enjoy thecosy warmth in your campervan.

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The classic: the permanently installed diesel heater

The easiest option is to install a diesel heater in your camper. Of course you always need a bit offuel, but consumption stays within reasonable limits.

The principle is straightforward:The diesel heater burns diesel, heats air, and this air then flows into the vehicle. You can power it easily via a second battery.

Advantages

• low fuel consumption (approx. 0.2 l/h)

• slight diesel smell during operation

• very high output

Disadvantages

• clicking noises

• can be operated while driving

Theprices for diesel heatersrange from 200 and 1,500 euros (excluding installation costs).

Note:Before using a diesel-powered heater in your camper, you should definitely install a carbon monoxide detector. It could save your life in an emergency!

Portable heater for your camper: the Heatbox

If you desperately need every bit of space in your camper, aportable diesel heatermight be just the right thing for you.

A heater, a battery, and a diesel canister are all installed inside an aluminium case.

The box has an exhaust pipe, an air intake and a hose through which the warm air flows. You can run this hose through a gap in your window and it will warm up quickly.

Tip:To stop warm air from escaping back out through the window gap, you could make a fitting insert from wood or similar. Just cut a hole in it for the hose to pass through into the camper.

The aluminium case stands outside the vehicle during operation. When you're travelling in summer temperatures, you canstore it at homeuntil you need it again.

Advantages

• no electrical installation in the camper needed

• aluminium case is heavy (when the diesel canister is full)

• can be stored at home

Disadvantages

• heater could be stolen

• heater can be controlled from inside and outside

Many campers already use this Heatbox. If you install a budget heater, thetotal cost comes to 300 to 400 euros.

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Electric heater in the camper

Are you well supplied with electricity because your solar panels deliver energy non-stop? Maybe you generally like to travel to camping spots with amains electricity connection.

Here you'll find allVanSite pitches with electricityin Germany and Europe.

Then you should take a look at models that need nothing more than a solid power supply.

One option isfan heaters(from 20 euros). These require 1,000 to 2,000 watts. Without mains power you won't get far. Alternatively there are alsoradiant heaters(from 30 euros) that use considerably less power at 500 watts.

Alternatively you could look forunderfloor heating mats. These require approx. 100 to 200 watts and at least keep your feet warm. You pay approx. 80 euros per metre.

Advantages

• easy to use

• partly extremely high power consumption

• no exhaust fumes and no background noise

Disadvantages

• unsuitable for long-term use

• takes up little space

Conclusion: a heater in your camper is worth it

If you don't want cold feet and a bad mood, you should install some kind of heater. It not only ensures a cosy warm atmosphere in your camper, but alsomakes your camping life easier.

Because you only really feel like exploring your bookedVanSite pitchwhen you feel good.

If installing a heater seems too complicated or expensive, you can find out aboutalternative camping heatersin this article.