~$2,200 may seem a bit pricey. But try building a system for making hot water and air that is anywhere near the compact. You would likely need 2-3x the space for a american style RV water heater and furnace. Both would require large cut-outs in the side of the vehicle. While the Truma unit can vent through the floor or wall with a much smaller footprint. Plus the variable output means much less cycling for heating the cabin.
Cost wise you would still spend $1k in materials minimum, plus your time/labor to install.
I just wanted to clarify a few things regarding price and installation.
The Basic Combi eco (without Electric Option) is $1795 Less a $50 Discount for ExpeditionPortal Members, Making it $1745, and the expense break down is as follows:
$1745 Final Cost including shipping
~$45 Paypal or Credit Card processing Fees
~$150 UPS Shipping from Ontario, Canada to Most US destinations (Box is 27x20x18 and 50lbs), plus it ships insured
Making this units true cost if you were to pick it up from our warehouse here in Ontario, Canada $1550 USD.
We are also including several optional accessories to allow for a easier install for our end users. If someone did not want these accessories, we can create a package to remove them, and provide a basic kit like it would be available from Truma in the EU. (Optional accessories include clamps, safety pressure valve, water pressure regulator, 12mm to 1/2" adapters)
The 120V heating element adds a premium to that price as its available quantity is much lower.
Both would require large cut-outs in the side of the vehicle. While the Truma unit can vent through the floor or wall with a much smaller footprint.
Just wanted to touch on this, the Combi can not be vented outside through the floor, it must be vented above the unit, so a wall cutout is almost always required, but yes, it just requires a 3-1/4" Hole.
