Diesel heater install near Seattle, WA

[livntess]

Hi! I'm located in Seattle and am looking to hire someone to install a Chinese diesel heater in my truck camper. Willing to travel a couple hours if needed. I don't have the tools or skills to feel I can take this project on safely, but would be happy to pay a handy person who is confident with the project and has maybe done it in their own build, or could go to a shop. My truck is diesel so ideally would tap into my existing fuel tank. Thank you for any suggestions!

 

[Sky King]

I'm in Michigan and can't help but WELCOME to the forum!

 

[INTJohn]

 

[livntess]

Funny, I'm actually in Michigan with my camper right now! I grew up in the thumb and drove back for the holidays. It was a 0 degree night in Minnesota on the drive that made me realize I need more heat for skiing this winter

 

[maki2]

You just need to think outside of the box called Van life to find a huge skilled labor resource in Seattle for installing diesel heaters and doing all kinds of 12v electrical installations including house batteries and solar hookups. Diesel heaters are VERY common on boats. There are lots of guys around the marinas who hire out for small jobs such as diesel heater installation. “Sure Marine Service” in the Ballard neighborhood sells the high end diesel heaters such as Webasto. They will likely have a list of installers. Also the managers of boat repair yards keep lists of persons who have a one man small boat repair businesses and take on jobs such as diesel heater installation. The office at the huge Marina on Seaview Ave NW and other marinas likely have a list or bulletin board where business cards for such persons who do repairs and installs get posted.

 

[livntess]

That's a good call, I'm right in Ballard so all at my doorstep. I'll look into that. Thank you!

You just need to think outside of the box called Van life to find a huge skilled labor resource in Seattle for installing diesel heaters and doing all kinds of 12v electrical installations including house batteries and solar hookups. Diesel heaters are VERY common on boats. There are lots of guys around the marinas who hire out for small jobs such as diesel heater installation. “Sure Marine Service” in the Ballard neighborhood sells the high end diesel heaters such as Webasto. They will likely have a list of installers. Also the managers of boat repair yards keep lists of persons who have a one man small boat repair businesses and take on jobs such as diesel heater installation. The office at the huge Marina on Seaview Ave NW and other marinas likely have a list or bulletin board where business cards for such persons who do repairs and installs get posted.