1. Table of Contents

Used on all Pillar Pages and any blog with 4+ H2 sections. Auto-numbers via CSS.


2. Quick Answer Box

Dark hero-style box with top picks. Used near the top of Buyers Guides and Product Roundups. Badge classes: default (teal), budget (green), upgrade (orange).

⚡ Quick Answer – Our Top Picks
Short on time? Here are our top picks for 2026:
Best Overall
Autoterm Air 2D
Reliable, efficient, great for most caravans
Best Value
Belief Air Pro 2kW
Solid performance at half the price
Best Premium
Webasto Air Top 2000 STC
Whisper quiet, altitude compensating, built to last

3. Buyers Checklist

Used in Buyers Guides to list key buying criteria at a glance. Each item gets an auto-generated checkbox icon via CSS.

☐ Buyers Checklist
  • Heat output (kW): 2kW suits most caravans up to 7m. Larger vans or very cold conditions may need 4kW.
  • Fuel consumption: Look for 0.1–0.25L/hr. Lower is better for off-grid travel.
  • Power draw: 10–30W at running speed. Check startup draw too, as some spike to 80W+.
  • Noise level: Cheap units can be noisy. Look for reviews mentioning noise at low settings.
  • Altitude compensation: Essential if you’re travelling to high areas. Premium brands adjust automatically.
  • Brand support in Australia: Can you get parts and service on the road? This matters more than price.

4. Product Card

Full product review card. Uses blb-pc-header, blb-pc-body, blb-pc-footer. Images go inside blb-pc-image as an <img> tag. Affiliate CTAs use target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored". Pros use ✔ and cons use ✗.

Best Overall (best-overall)

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Best Overall
~$899
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Autoterm Air 2D
The most trusted diesel heater in the Australian caravan community
The Autoterm (formerly Planar) Air 2D has earned its reputation the hard way, through thousands of Big Lappers relying on it across every climate Australia throws at you. It’s efficient, quiet at low settings, and backed by solid Australian distribution.
Heat Output
2kW
Fuel Use
0.12–0.24 L/hr
Power Draw
14–29W
Weight
2.9 kg
✔ Pros
  • Proven reliability across thousands of installs
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Quiet at low settings
  • Great Australian dealer network
✗ Cons
  • Higher price than budget options
  • Basic controller (upgrade available)
  • Can tick at higher settings

Best Value (best-value)

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Best Value
~$449
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Belief Air Pro 2kW
Solid mid-range performer at a budget-friendly price
The Belief Air Pro has quickly built a following among Aussie travellers who want diesel heating without the premium price tag. Not as refined as the Autoterm, but it does the job well.
Heat Output
2kW
Fuel Use
0.12–0.24 L/hr
✔ Pros
  • Half the price of premium brands
  • Includes digital controller
✗ Cons
  • Slightly noisier than Autoterm
  • Less proven long-term track record

Best Premium (best-premium)

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Best Premium
~$1,650
Webasto Air Top 2000 STC
Whisper quiet with altitude compensation built in
The Webasto is the premium choice for travellers who want the quietest, most refined diesel heater available. Built to last with automatic altitude compensation for high-country travel.

Additional Badge Variants

These badge classes can be used for category-specific picks:

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Best Value
~$349
Example: value Badge (Green)
Alternative green badge for value picks
Use value as a simpler alternative to best-value.
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Premium Badge (Dark)
~$899
Example: premium Badge
Dark navy badge for premium picks
Alternative dark badge class.
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Best Compact
~$499
Example: compact Badge (Blue)
Blue badge for compact or space-saving picks
Use for products where size or weight is the differentiator.
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Best Off-Grid
~$749
Example: offgrid Badge (Orange)
Orange badge for off-grid or remote-focused picks
Use for products geared towards free camping and remote travel.

5. Gear Pick

A compact product mention for when you don’t need a full product card. Used in How-To guides, Explainers, and anywhere a product is recommended inline without a full review. The blb-gear-pick-image div can contain an <img> tag or use the no-image class as a placeholder.

Without image:

Bridgestone Dueler AT697
~$280
Popular all-terrain choice offering good balance of on-road comfort and off-road capability. Proven performer for caravan applications.

Check price at Tyroola →

Cooper Discoverer AT3
~$260
Excellent wet weather performance and long tread life. A favourite among Big Lappers who spend time on corrugated outback roads.

Check price at Tyroola →

With image:

Product image
Redarc BCDC1250D
~$549
The gold standard DC-DC charger for caravan setups. Handles solar input and alternator charging in one unit with MPPT regulation built in.

Check price at My Generator →


6. Comparison Table

Quick-reference spec comparison. Use blb-ct-highlight on the top pick row. Badge classes: best (teal), value (green).

Product Price Output Fuel Use Best For
Autoterm Air 2D Pick $899 2kW 0.12–0.24 L/hr Most caravans
Belief Air Pro 2kW Value $449 2kW 0.12–0.24 L/hr Budget buyers
Webasto Air Top 2000 STC $1,650 2kW 0.12–0.24 L/hr Premium / quiet
Autoterm Air 4D $1,250 4kW 0.18–0.48 L/hr Large vans 7m+

7. Tip Box

For helpful advice, shortcuts, or insider knowledge. Use 1-2 per blog maximum.

💡
Tip

Run your diesel heater for at least 15 minutes every 2–3 weeks, even in summer. This prevents carbon buildup, which is the most common cause of reliability issues.


8. Warning Box

For safety info, legal requirements, or critical gotchas. Only when genuinely important.

⚠️
Important

Never use an unflued gas heater inside your caravan overnight. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real and serious risk. A diesel heater is the safest way to heat your van while sleeping.


9. Key Takeaway Box

Used at the end of major sections or as a blog summary. Works with either a list or a paragraph. The label can be “Key Takeaway”, “Bottom Line”, or “Final Takeaway”.

With a list:

Key Takeaway
  • A diesel heater is essential if your Big Lap includes cold-weather regions
  • The Autoterm Air 2D is the safest choice for most travellers
  • The Belief Air Pro 2kW is the best value if budget is tight
  • Don’t cheap out on installation; do it right or pay a professional

With a paragraph:

Bottom Line

If your Big Lap includes anything south of Brisbane in winter, a diesel heater isn’t optional. Spend the money on a reputable brand, get it installed properly, and you’ll wonder how you ever travelled without one.


10. Read More (Single Link)

The primary way to interlink content. The label text can be customised (e.g. “Read More”, “New to Solar?”, “Related Guide”).

With a custom label:


11. Read More (Multiple Links)

Used to link to a group of related blogs, typically at the end of a pillar page section. Title can be “Dive Deeper”, “Related Guides”, etc.

With an alternative title:


12. Affiliate Disclosure

Placed near the top of any blog with affiliate links, typically after the subtitle and before the Quick Answer Box.

Disclosure: This guide contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

13. Section Divider

A simple horizontal rule used between major sections. You’ve been seeing them throughout this page:


That’s the complete set of BLB design components. Each one is styled by the theme CSS, so they’ll render with the correct colours, spacing, and typography when viewed on the live site.