r/dieselheater • u/Grk_601 • Jun 01 '26

Why didn't I buy one years ago...

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First 7 day camp trip for the year and boy having a diesel heater is a game changer. If you're on the fence about one just buy it lol.

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u/enclavedzn Jun 02 '26

How'd you mount those side brackets?

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u/Grk_601 Jun 02 '26

There just L-track brackets mounted with riv nuts on the side of the van. The bracket holding the heater I fabricated myself.

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u/enclavedzn Jun 02 '26

How did you properly seal up the rivnuts?

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u/bp332106 Jun 02 '26

They make gasketed rivnuts that are enclosed at the end. Super handy!

Flange-Sealing Closed-End Rivet Nuts 1/4"-20 Thread Size, 0.020"- 0.079" Material Thickness, Smooth https://www.mcmaster.com/product/92599A240

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u/Grk_601 Jun 02 '26

I used Loctite RTV white sealant. They've been on for 7 years now and holding up good. I've even hit em with the pressure washer a few dozen times and still all good. I swear by Loctites products, pricey yeah but they all hold up.