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TRAILSON MH-04D-Pro
TRAILSON 5KW Portable Diesel Heater - Self-Powered with USB Remote & Bag
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This self-powered 5.0 kW portable heater runs without an outside power outlet, with a 3.7 L (1.0 gal) tank lasting up to 33 hours at its 0.11 L/h minimum burn. A USB-A port charges small devices, assembly is tool-free in about 2 minutes, and it is rated to -40 ℉. At 28.70 lbs it is heavier than most all-in-one units and far pricier than budget toolbox heaters, suiting tents, ice shacks and camps without power.
- Price
- $845.95
- Brand
- TRAILSON
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Ranking within Category
Comparing this product to others on Nomad Gear Finder (in the diesel heaters category with a value specified):
- Fuel tank capacity 1.0 gal 3.7 L Lower than 91% of 49 others
- Fuel consumption min 0.11 L/h Lower than 80% of 47 others
- Max runtime per tank 33 hours Higher than 71% of 28 others
- Weight 28.70 lbs 13.00 kg Higher than 89% of 29 others
- Length 10.40 in. 264 mm The lowest of 33
- Width 14.56 in. 370 mm Higher than 90% of 32 others
Specifications
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- Model
- MH-04D-Pro
- Popular brand
- No
Core specs
- Heater type
- All-in-one portable
- Max heat output
- 5.0 kW
Fuel
- Fuel tank capacity
- 3.7 L
- Fuel tank capacity
- 1.0 gal
- Fuel consumption min
- 0.11 L/h
- Fuel consumption max
- 0.48 L/h
- Fuel consumption max
- 0.130 gal/h
- Max runtime per tank
- 33 hours
Controls
- Remote control included
- Yes
Physical Attributes
- Weight
- 28.70 lbs
- Weight
- 13.00 kg
- Length
- 10.40 in.
- Length
- 264 mm
- Width
- 14.56 in.
- Width
- 370 mm
- Depth/Height
- 12.20 in.
- Depth/Height
- 310 mm
Operating Temp Range
- Operating temp min
- -40 ℃
- Operating temp min
- -40 ℉
Features
Details from the TRAILSON MH-04D-Pro Amazon listing:
- Wide Operation Temperatures Range: TRAILSON RV heater keeps you comfortable with outdoor temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C), delivering steady warmth for RVs, campers, vans, tents and more. This small heater has almost a gallon (3.7 l) diesel tank, and, depending on the settings and on the weather, this camping heater can bring up to 5 kW of output power with fuel consumption from 0.03 gal/h (0.11 l/h) to 0.13 gal/h (0.48 l/h) and work from 7 hours up to 33 hours of non-stop.
- Water-Repellent Carry Bag: Our 12v heater for car has a special water repellent bag to have the car heater 12v itself and all of its accessories in a single place, where all package of our indoor diesel heater is protected and is kept in order in a single place, with no risk of losing something unused of the package of this diesel heater 5kw at the moment.
- Assembly in 2 Minutes: Be up and heating fast - tool-free assembly takes about 2 minutes, perfect when you arrive late or need warmth now. At 28.7 lb (13 kg) the unit balances solid build quality with grab-and-go portability for moving between the RV heater, tent heater and car heaters. Additionally, no power outlet is needed for our portable car heater, as the charge level of the batteries of this diesel heater for garage is kept up with the diesel engine of our 12V heater.
- Integrated Charging Port: Keep essentials topped up with the built-in USB-A port for phones, flashlights, headlamps and GPS units in our tent heater for camping - great for safety, navigation and late-night photos. Powering small electronics from the heater for garage means fewer adapters to juggle and fewer battery anxieties on long, chilly nights with this 5kw diesel heater. 12v DC port for alternative start of the deisel heater if the batteries off.
- Versatile Design: Purpose-built for heating small areas like RVs, camper vans and tents, this 5kW diesel heater also excels in providing heat into workshops, small cabins, ice shacks and emergency setups. Enjoy dependable heat from our 12V heater wherever diesel of a 12 volt diesel heater is available, with a user-friendly design of our diesel heaters for campers that moves easily between locations. Also, the versatility of our quiet diesel heater allows to use it as a van life heater as well.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $845.95 | $249.99 | $699.99 | $129.99 |
| Model | MH-04D-Pro | N2 | – | HBH-3 |
| Popular brand | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heater type | All-in-one portable | All-in-one | All-in-one | All-in-one portable |
| Max heat output (kW) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Min heat output (kW) | – | 1.4 | – | – |
| Max heat output (BTU/h) (BTU/h) | – | 17,000 | – | 27,297 |
| Heating area (m²) | – | – | – | 25 |
| Heating area (sq ft) | – | – | – | 269 |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 3.7 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gal) | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Fuel consumption min (L/h) | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Fuel consumption max (L/h) | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.35 |
| Fuel consumption max (gal/h) | 0.130 | 0.140 | 0.127 | 0.090 |
| Max runtime per tank (hours) | 33 | – | 8 | 42 |
| Heat levels (levels) | – | – | – | 10 |
| Auto start/stop | – | – | – | Yes |
| Thermostat mode | – | – | – | Yes |
| Timer | – | – | – | Yes |
| Remote control included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote range (ft) | – | 100 | – | – |
| App connectivity | – | – | – | Bluetooth |
| DC input voltage | – | 12V/24V | 12V | 12V/24V |
| AC adapter included | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Weight (lbs) | 28.70 | 26.01 | – | 22.70 |
| Weight (kg) | 13.00 | 11.80 | – | 10.30 |
| Length (in.) | 10.40 | 15.00 | 16.14 | 16.14 |
| Length (mm) | 264 | 381 | 410 | 410 |
| Width (in.) | 14.56 | 9.60 | 10.43 | 10.04 |
| Width (mm) | 370 | 244 | 265 | 255 |
| Depth/Height (in.) | 12.20 | 11.60 | 11.02 | 11.81 |
| Depth/Height (mm) | 310 | 295 | 280 | 300 |
| Max operating altitude (ft) | – | – | 16,404 | 16,400 |
| Max operating altitude (m) (m) | – | – | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Altitude adjustment | – | – | – | Multi-level, 5 settings |
| Operating temp min (℃) | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 |
| Operating temp min (℉) | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 |
| Warranty | – | 1 Year | – | – |
| Certifications summary | – | – | CE | – |
| CE marked | – | – | Yes | – |
Specifications last updated Oct 28, 2026.