Vvkb Bunk Heaters

What is a Bunk Heater?

A bunk heater is a device that you can fit in a truck, small room boat or car to provide heat.

You will use it during the winter season when the temperatures are shallow to provide heat in the truck.

Diesel water heater

The people who use the bunk heater the most include:

• Long distance truck and trailer drivers to heat the cabin where they rest
• Campers camping during the winter season to warm their camping house or cabins
• People staying in Caravans and small rooms
• Sailors on boats at sea to warm the interior of the boat

Engineers that make the bunk heater pay extra attention to the health of the user making it user-friendly.

Apart from that, manufacturers use non-toxic plastic to make it before taking it through RoHS certification for approval of safety.

You can comfortably use it to warm your truck or room with no worries of health implications.

Benefits of Bunk Heater for Vehicles

Bunk heaters are essential components of cars during the cold winter season as it provides the necessary heat.

The benefits of using the bunk heater in your vehicle include:

• It is light in weight and easy to install
• It has a compact design of the radiator that makes it safe for use in closed environments. It is because it cuts off the emissions of carbon monoxide and exhaust fumes from the interior of the car. It has a connection to the exhaust pipe that releases the fumes.
• It is not only safe for your health, but it is environmentally friendly as its design meet the CARB standards.
• It is very smooth and quiet when it is in operation, and the driver can have a peaceful sleeping environment. The spiral design of the bunk heater exhaust pipe makes it easier for the elimination of sound. With the addition of an exhaust muffler, the bunk heater is often very silent.
• It conserves energy as drivers do not have to operate the engine to power the bunk heater. It saves fuel of the engine and reduces tear and wear of the engine as it rests. When the engine is shut, there are very few emissions of environmentally hazard fumes.
• The bunk heater requires minimal maintenance making it user-friendly and cost-effective.
• Some of them are programmable and can automatically sense the temperatures and regulate the environmental heat appropriately.

Parts of a Bunk Heater

The bunk heater has more than 21 parts that enable it to heat your truck successfully.

In this section, I will take you through some of the most critical parts of the bunk heater.

Parts of bunk heaters

Continue reading and find out more about the most significant parts of the bunk heater.

1. Bunk Heater Casing

This is the outer part that covers the internal parts of the bunk heater protecting them from external damage.

Manufacturers use different types of material in making the bunk heater casing such as aluminum 380, and nylon 66.

Casing

The material that the manufacturers use in making the bunk heater casing is:

• resistant to heat
• durable and will ensure a longer period of use before experiencing any damages
• resistant to temperature thus enabling a perfect environment for operation

You will find different types of bulk heater casings that are a combination of different parts.

The parts join to one another using screws and viable mechanisms for locking.

The parts you will see on the parking heater casing are:

• the top cover
• the air inlet
• bottom cover
• Fuel and combustion air inlet
• Water inlet and outlet for water bulk heaters
• Exhaust outlet

2. Combustion Chamber

It is the part of the bulk heater where the air and the fuel mix when it is operating.

It works with the help of an ignition plug, to burn the mixture and produce heat.

The heat is sufficient to make the air or water warm and thus heating the cabin.

The material that you will use in making the combustion chamber is die cast aluminum.

There are radiating fins on the rear sector that form the critical section known as the heat exchanger system.

This system reaches the air or water thus making it more efficient for warming the vehicle.

Section of a combustion chamber and radiating fins

The combustion chamber is a composition of the combustion pile and the combustor core.

Transfer of heat in this chamber should be sufficient enough avoiding any losses.

Modern bunk heaters have sensors and control chips that help in monitoring the combustion chamber.

3. Bunk Heater Control System

The control system includes all the parts that help in sensing, execution, and display of certain parameters of the heater.

You will find it behind the heating fan of the blade in the system.

It is the system that is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and implementing safety issues of the system.

Control panel

It will adjust the working cycle automatically so that it meets the heating demands of the truck, bus or car.

It is the part of the bulk heater that will ensure that you are safe when using the device.

It is responsible for controlling the following issues:

• The rotation in the motor fan
• The functioning of the fuel pump
• Switching the glow plug on and off
• Receiving signals and interpreting them from the sensors
• Monitor the furnace temperatures, the heat exchanger and the whole system
• Stop the device whenever there is a malfunction such as ignition failure, broken and short circuits
• Displaying all the parameters of the on the system including temperatures

4. Power Supply

In many cases, the bunk heater uses the same source of power just like that of the vehicle.

It includes additional safety measures that make sure that the bulk heater operates within specific voltages.

Section of power system

If the voltage goes beyond a particular voltage range, the bulk heater will switch off automatically.

The control system will help by displaying an error code before it goes off.

The fuel parking heaters require an electrical current so that it can operate.

Electric bunk heaters will use the power supply to enable its operations making it a critical component of the system.

5. Air Inlet and Outlet

It is an important part of the fuel bunk heater that allows air into the combustion chamber during combustion.

The air will receive the heat that will be important for heating the passenger compartment.

The following are the parts that form the air inlet and outlet system:

• The Air intake silencer
• Air intake grill
• Air outlet
• Air ducting system
• Fuel Tank and Pipes

Bulk heaters that depend on fuel for their operations use the fuel tank as the store for fuel.

Depending on the design of the bulk heater, it may use fuel from the tank of the vehicle while others are independent.

Air flowing in and out of bunk heater

The design of the fuel tank is the same in every bunk heater that you know.

The pipeline that directs the fuel to the bunk heater is different which brings out the unique features.

The key components that make a fuel tank are:

• The pipes that transport the fuel to the bulk heater
• The filter which removes the debris and particles that may be in the fuel. It ensures that there are very few contaminants entering the heating system.
• It works together with the fuel suction system, connectors, joints, and clamping mechanisms for the pipes.

6. Fuel Pump System

It is the part of a bulk heater that ensures that enough fuel flows from the tank to combustion system.

It is small, but it plays a significant role in the bulk heater system.

It is available in different designs and configurations depending on voltage supply and function of the device.

Fuel pump

The fuel pump system has the following components:

• Fuel filter
• Pipes/fuel connectors/ fuel hose/fuel line that allows fuel to flow from the pump to the heater.
• Fuel pipe clamp and the pipes to hold the components in place thus eliminating unnecessary vibrations.
• Fuel standpipe to ensure that the fuel reaches the combustion chamber.
• Blower

It is available in both electrical and fuel bunk heaters to suck air from outside and pushes it through the system.

Air comes into the heater when cold and leaves through the other side when it is hot.

In air bulk heaters, it is known as the hot air blower and is right inside the bulk heater.

7. Exhaust System

When air and fuel mixture burns, the result is the production of heat and exhaust waste or gasses.

The design of the combustion chamber allows the gasses to leave the combustion system through the exhaust.

Exhaust system components

The sections that make up the exhaust system are:

• Exhaust Silencer to reduce the noise when it is in operation
• Exhaust tubing or pipe which guides the exhaust material from the combustion chamber.
• Clamping or joint mechanisms that support the exhaust parts

Bunk Heater Working Principle – How Bunk Heater Prevent Engine Idling and Warming the Cabin

Modern cars come with automatic bulk heaters that you can control using a remote control or your phone.

The idea is you are not supposed to turn on the engine of your vehicle before the heater begins operating.

You can set it off to heat the vehicle plus the engine when you are still in the house.

Since the bulk heater is an electric unit, energy from the battery as the main source of energy heats the element.

At the same time, fuel comes from the fuel tank, and air comes through to the combustion chamber.

The air-fuel mixture ignites when the element gets to the right temperatures, and as it burns, it produces heat.

The coolant receives the heat as it circulates through to the interior of the car making it warmer.

The liquid which loses the heat fast heads back to the combustion chamber.

The process continues, and the interior of your truck or car gets warm.

Since the bunk heater has its source of fuel, it will not require the fuel from the vehicle.

It means that it can operate well without turning on the engine of your vehicle.

You can sleep well at night, and you don’t have to live the engine idle to make the bunk heater work.

Such operations conserve the fuel of the truck and increase the durability of the engine.

It also reduces the emissions of the greenhouses gases that are responsible for pollution.

Apart from that, the automatic bulk heaters have sensors that will moderate the temperatures giving you ample time to sleep.

Installing Bunk Heater Step-by-step Process

After receiving your order of the bulk heater, check for the instruction’s manual, fuel pump and the standard controller.

Remove the heater from the box and check if it is in the right condition for installation and use.

Check if the accessories for attaching the bunk heater are available such as the connecting pipes.

In this case, we will be installing a diesel bulk heater so ensure that the package has a fuel tank.

Make the necessary measurements on the board of installation and drill holes according to the measurements.

Make sure that the distance between the holes is favorable enough to reduce heat build-up on the device.

Place the seal gasket at the right point to prevent the leakage of the heat from the combustion chamber.

After that install the mounting plate on the heater using some nuts to hold it tight on the heater.

Use a spanner to tighten the nuts on the screws better to hold them tight from falling.

The next step is the installation of the black fuel pipe and uses a spanner to adjust the clamp tighter.

Plug in the white fuel pipe and make sure it holds tight in place using a clamp.

Do the same thing to the exhaust pipe attaching it to the exhaust outlet and tighten the clamp.

Install the air-in ducting at the right position and tighten it well using the clamp and screwdriver.

Carry the whole installation and fix it properly in the wooden box you had initially made holes on.

Clip the air-in ducting to the board and attach the air filter which you should clean rapidly.

The next step is the installation of the fuel pump and using clamps, make sure it holds tightly to the fuel pipe.

Cut the fuel pipe at about one meter long and do not exceed that limit and install the fuel filter at the cut point.

Join the other side of the fuel filter to the other side of the cut pipe.

Do not forget to put in the fuel pump bracket in its position by cutting another part of the fuel pipe.

Install the fuel pump and use the clamps to hold the pimp well and in position.

Attach the fuel pump to the board too and connect it to the heater.

Connect the hot-air out ducting to the heater after which you will connect the cable and tie it up.

When connecting or disconnecting the plug, make sure that you press the button on the sides.

Fix all the plugs and them fit the plug of the controller and that of the fuel pump too.

Remember to connect the heater to the main source of power which is usually the battery.

Press the power button and make sure that the heater is turned on.

Set it to the heating mode then your heater will be ready to heat.

Key Bunk Heater Technical Specifications

Whenever you are looking for a bunk heater that you will use to warm your cabin, car, house or truck.

There are certain specifications that you should look at before making a choice.

User manual

The specifications that you should be looking at are as follows:

·  Model of the bank heater

Different manufacturers specialize in producing different models of bank heaters.

You are likely to find bunk heaters that use diesel/gasoline or the other type that uses electric currents.

Pick the one that is most appropriate and suitable for you to use.

· Material for different components of bunk heater

Manufacturers use different types of materials when making the bunk heaters.

The materials have to be durable, heat and temperature resistant as it will be working in hot environments.

The most common materials manufacturers use aluminum 380, nylon and non-toxic plastic among other hardy and durable materials.

· Quality compliance of bank heater

CE is the quality mark proving that the bunk heater is safe to use and will not affect your health.

It also shows that it is not a source of pollution to the environment especially if you are selling in Europe.

RoHS is the restriction of hazardous substance directive which has allowed you to use the bunk heater.

It means that the bunk heater is not toxic and you are safe whenever you use it.

FCC is a mark of quality that shows that the bulk heater is safe and the electromagnetic interference is low.

Federal Communications Commission certifies other products that you can sell outside the United States.

· Fuel consumption

The rate at which the bunk heater will consume fuel will depend on the work rate and frequency of use.

The more you use the bunk heater, the more fuel it will consume and higher temperatures consume a lot.

It has a unique design that will help in the conservation of fuel so that you use very little fuel.

· Heating capacity

The heating capacity of the bunk heater will depend on the size of the bunk heater.

Most of the bunk heaters heat the size of the room that manufacturers had in mind when making it.

It can hit a cabin for campers well and interior of different vehicles better and faster.

· Electrical consumption

The rate at which the bulk heater consumes electricity is under moderation and will not exceed certain limits.

In case it exceeds the set limit, you will see a notification before it turns off.

It eliminates the fear of draining your batteries whenever you activate the bulk heater.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the bulk heater will vary according to the size of the bulk heater — usually, the bigger the bulk heater, the bigger the dimensions of the components.

This will determine fuel consumption rate and efficiency of the bunk heater in warming the room.

Common Applications of Bunk Heaters

During the winter season, the interior of most of the automobiles and rooms are often too cold to bare.

Without a proper heating system, it may be impossible to stay in these rooms for long.

At this point, you will need a bunk heater to help you in warming up the interior of your room.

Some of the major applications of the bunk heater are as follows:

1) Bunk Heaters for Trucks

Trucks, especially the ones that transport merchandise over long distances must have a bunk heater during the winter season.

There are circumstances where the driver might be tired from the long drive, and he needs to rest.

Since he might not be close to a hotel, there is no need to worry about how he will sleep.

Bunk heater for trucks

Trucks usually have a small room behind the seats of the driver and that of the passenger for resting.

Fitting a bunk heater in this section will help you in warming the whole truck, and you can sleep well.

The temperatures will be as warm as that of the warm beds in a hotel room.

In many cases, the bunk heaters in use are often electric and automatic when it comes to mode of operation.

It can automatically switch on and off regulating the temperatures for a good night sleep.

2) Bunk Heaters for Caravans

During the winter season, a bunk heater for the caravan is something that you must have.

The heating output of the bunk heater will depend on the insulation and size of the caravan.

It will determine the type of bunk heater that you will need for the caravan to help in warming it up.

Caravan

The most common type of bunk heater in caravans is the diesel or gasoline bunk heater.

It uses a fuel source and draws in air to the combustion chamber which ignites in the presence of power.

It burns and produces enough heat that you can use to warm the caravan perfectly.

3) Bunk Heaters for Campers

Campers who usually go out during the cold winter season must have a bunk heater to warm their cabins.

Bunk heater for campers

Without the bunk heater camping would become very uncomfortable for the campers and might freeze.

The cabins are often very cold, and others often prefer to burn firewood to provide warmth.

In a situation where the firewood is unavailable, you will have to look for another alternative to warm the cabin.

Other people might also be tired of the smoke from the firewood or the frequent addition of firewood to fire.

Many campers install the bunk heater in their cabins to warm them up.

Most of the bunk heaters in camping cabins run on diesel or gasoline because of the lack of electricity.

Most campers camp in areas that are so remote and may not have electric power.

4) Bunk Heaters for Small Space Room

A small space room will also require a bunk heater to warm it up and during the cold winter season.

The type of bunk heater for the small space room will depend on the insulation and size of the room.

Bunk heater for houses

In many cases, a small bunk heart with an average output is enough to warm up the entire room.

5) Bunk Heaters for Cars

The interior of a car is often too cold to bare during the winter season and needs warming.

In this case, you will need a bunk heater that is either electric or runs on gasoline or diesel.

Modern cars often come with the bank heater ready for use during the cold winter season.

Bunk heater for cars

Most of them are automatic, and you can easily switch it on using a remote or your phone.

Switch the bunk heater on in the morning to warm your car as you prepare to leave.

You don’t have to run the engine for the bunk heater to work.

VVKB Bunk Heater – Your Trusted Engine Heater, Parking Heater, and Fuel Heater Supplier

VVKB is a manufacturing company that produces heaters that you can use to warm your car during winter.

The company has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing heaters among them being the bunk heater.

They are an international company that has markets in Europe, China and the United States of America.

You should trust the VVKB products because the quality has been undergone certification from CE, TUV, FCC, and RoHS.

Besides that, it has been exporting the heaters to Australia, North America and European market for 17 years.

The company has a wealth of experience in the heaters, customer requirements and the market at large.

They are a reliable company that can help you make enough revenue for your company.

It will deliver the best quality heaters at affordable prices and at the right time.

You can call in to make a custom order for the type of bunk heater you require.

Some of the products that VVKB produces for the market include:

· Apollo-V1 Bunk Heater

It has a ground-breaking design that ensures safe and quiet operation for a warm driving experience during winter.

It rates high in performance, and the cost is pocket-friendly deserving of its durability.

You can use it in different applications such as the trucks, boats, cabins, and buses to warm the interior.

Apollo V1 Air Parking Heater

It has an advanced electric control system which often defines the Apollo-V1 bunk heaters.

Apart from that, it is safe to use, has a digital control system and wireless capabilities.

It is, therefore, a convenient bunk heater that you can prefer to use due to its perfect functionality.

· Apollo-V2 Bunk Heater

This type of a bunk heater uses diesel and is a 5kW device that prevents refreezing of the car windows.

It guarantees a comfortable and safe driving experience and the materials can withstand rough handling conditions.

It has a specific design for the heat exchanger system and a combustion chamber to help in warming the vehicle.

Apollo V2 Diesel Parking Heater

It has a stainless steel 2025 heater burner and a combustor with eight years guarantee of lifespan.

It has a precise system that guarantees a perfect fuel and air flow and ensures that there is no soot interference.

It is thermally efficient and is cost effective and can fit well in the off-road vehicles.

· Apollo-C1 Bunk Heater

The design features an inlet for cold water and an outlet for hot water just on top of the heating unit.

It allows it to integrate perfectly with the cooling and heating system of the vehicle.

It has a simple structure that uses the fuel and battery of the vehicle to assist in its operations.

Apollo C1 Diesel Water Heater

It has a low voltage protection feature that prevents it from draining all the power from the battery of the vehicle.

It has an air and diesel inlet right beside the exhaust system that allows it to have enough parameters of operation.

It also has a pump that circulates the water through the system of the vehicle making it warm.

· Apollo-C2 Bunk Heater

This type of bunk heater uses petrol as the fuel in the combustion chamber to burn and produce enough heat.

It uses the petrol from the tank of the vehicle to help in combustion and burning to produce enough heat.

The heat is sufficient enough to raise the temperatures of the cold water that comes through the inlet.

Apollo C 2 Petrol Water Heater

It is light in weight, and the combustion system produces heat without soot interference.

It also has a low voltage protection system and an electronic control system.

It also has a water pump that assists in the circulation of heat within the system of the engine.

· Apollo-C3 Bunk Heater

This type of heater can warm the engine and the passenger side of the vehicle.

It uses the battery and fuel from the vehicle to produce sufficient heat to warm the vehicle.

It has the cold-water inlet and hot water outlet right above the hot water furnace structure.

Apollo C3 Diesel Water Heater

The combustion air system, exhaust system, and diesel inlet are below the hot water furnace structure.

The compact design allows you to fix the heater in the engine compartment of the vehicle.

It is light in weight, and you will use low amounts of money in its standard operations.

Conclusion

Bunk heaters are your best option for heating system of your truck or boat during the cold season.

With the information you have about the bunk heater, you can make the right choice.

Pick up your phone and call your manufacturer to supply you with the bunk heater of choice.