Espar and Webasto Auxiliary Heater in Riverside, CA
Diesel air heater installs that warm the cab and cargo area without idling.
We install Espar and Webasto diesel air heaters in commercial vans at our Yorba Linda shop. We mount the unit, tap the fuel supply or add a dedicated tank, route intake and exhaust safely, and duct warm air into the cab or cargo area. Quiet auxiliary heat keeps Riverside crews and temperature-sensitive cargo comfortable on cold early routes without idling the engine.
What this service includes
- Heater mounting under-floor or in-cab
- Fuel tap into the tank or a standpipe
- Combustion intake and exhaust routing
- Warm-air ducting and thermostat wiring
- Carbon monoxide detector placement
- Altitude and fuel tuning for mountain routes
- Function test and documentation for fleet files
Who this is for
- Crews starting cold early-morning routes
- Vans hauling temperature-sensitive cargo
- Fleets cutting fuel waste from long idling
- Vans needing a documented combustion install
Frequently asked questions
Do these heaters run off the van's fuel tank?
Usually yes. We tap the diesel tank with a standpipe or add a dedicated tank, so the heater sips fuel and needs no propane. That keeps auxiliary heat simple for daily routes.
Is a diesel air heater safe to run inside a van?
Yes, when installed correctly. Combustion stays sealed and vents outside, only clean warm air reaches the cab, and we place a carbon monoxide detector as a backstop.
Does running the heater beat idling the engine?
By a wide margin. A diesel air heater burns a fraction of what an idling engine does to make the same heat, which saves fuel and cuts wear on routes with long stops.
Will it work up in the mountains?
Yes, with the right setup. We tune the heater for altitude so it runs clean when a route climbs out of the valley toward the passes.
Get your Sprinter or commercial van back on the road
Serving Riverside from our Yorba Linda facility. Straightforward written quotes, insurance help for collision, and honest, documented work.