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#1 2018-08-25 23:06:49

cliffo
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Registered: 2017-08-04
Posts: 128

Safe heating

Is there any kind of 'economical' heating for a van interior, apart from electric/mains?

I reckon that using a propane/butane gas system would probably be prohibitive both on Carbon Monoxide issues and also the fire risk if left on during sleeping

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#2 2018-08-26 00:15:30

Casper
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From: East Lothian
Registered: 2015-12-20
Posts: 2,114

Re: Safe heating

cliffo wrote:

Is there any kind of 'economical' heating for a van interior, apart from electric/mains?

I reckon that using a propane/butane gas system would probably be prohibitive both on Carbon Monoxide issues and also the fire risk if left on during sleeping

Diesel heaters. Pay big money on an Eberspacher or start looking at the cheap copy's made in china. The are getting great reviews

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-Air-Dies … Sw8tZbUbsd

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#3 2018-08-26 07:56:27

tee_cee
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Registered: 2016-03-18
Posts: 573

Re: Safe heating

Casper wrote:
cliffo wrote:

Is there any kind of 'economical' heating for a van interior, apart from electric/mains?

I reckon that using a propane/butane gas system would probably be prohibitive both on Carbon Monoxide issues and also the fire risk if left on during sleeping

Diesel heaters. Pay big money on an Eberspacher or start looking at the cheap copy's made in china. The are getting great reviews

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-Air-Dies … Sw8tZbUbsd

Like the look of these, however the 12v current consumption to run the fan is an issue

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#4 2018-08-27 17:08:21

cliffo
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Registered: 2017-08-04
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Re: Safe heating

Just over 130 for this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5KW-5000W-12 … 1438.l2649

Wonder if it will run on cooking oil - not sure I want to splice my main fuel line

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#5 2018-08-27 20:18:31

vaz2121
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From: Glasgow Living:~ SW. Scotland
Registered: 2015-08-31
Posts: 1,311

Re: Safe heating

cliffo wrote:

Just over 130 for this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5KW-5000W-12 … 1438.l2649

Wonder if it will run on cooking oil - not sure I want to splice my main fuel line

Had many a Truck with a night heater in it and to be honest there brilliant central heating when set up correctly (If temp sensor mounted to high "You freeze" ......To low "You boil")................I've no idea if they'd run on cooking oil.... they effectively use a glow plug and spray the fuel over it.......... My biggest gripe would be that on the couple of occasions I needed it the most (had got caught in -28C or the likes) the diesel had frozen or started to gell and I was stuffed ................. The version you listed is a copy of a copy and have been concidering one myself as so far Ive heard reasonsble reports they do come with their own diesel tank but where would you mount it in our kind of van set up?

Many Moons ago you could get a flameless portable heater......not seen any for a while

Alternatively check out Truck and bus dismantlers .......For a good Used cab heater............... trouble is most are 24V

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#6 2018-08-28 09:26:05

OAT
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From: Borders/Dales
Registered: 2017-01-03
Posts: 903

Re: Safe heating

vaz2121 wrote:

Many Moons ago you could get a flameless portable heater......not seen any for a while

I've been looking for one for a couple of years.  No one seemed to stock them anymore but they have turned up again.  Even more overpriced than before!

Minicat Mini Catalytic LPG Gas Heater 830 Watts
Minicat catalytic heater that work off either butane or propane gas. Complete with safety thermocouple. It is possible to wall-mount both heaters. CE approved and complete with FFD (Flame Failure Device). Please ensure that these heaters are not used in closed spaces without adequate ventilation. Always maintain permanent ventilation when heater is being used. Minicat: 830 Watts. Consumption: 60 g/h. Dimensions: 220mm (W) x 300mm (H) x 80mm (D).

https://www.grasshopperleisure.co.uk/mi … 9408-p.asp

Also here:-

www.motorcaravanning.co.uk/shopuk/therm_x.htm

ebay Germany



A few Chinese wholesalers offering this type but no pricing for one offs.-

http://www.burrillandco.com/pz6ae2871-c … eater.html

As you suggest, adequate ventilation required.

Last edited by OAT (2018-08-28 09:54:02)

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#7 2018-08-30 23:44:49

kenbw2
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From: Preston
Registered: 2017-11-26
Posts: 1,265

Re: Safe heating

I've been pondering my options with heating. For the record Carbon Monoxide isn't a concern *the vast majority of the time*. I have a CO detector with readout and it's at 0 all the time, unless there's something stopping it burning properly. If you go for this do get a CO detector anyway. For a tenner why the hell not.

I have read that there's Nitrogen Dioxide to worry about. Trace amounts that might maybe increase the chances of lung cancer, bronchitis etc. Maybe. I haven't read enough to dismiss the possibility though so I've been looking at diesel vs vented propane.

I've settled on the Propex HS2000 mostly down to electric consumption. Slightly higher running draw, but no glow plug which is the kicker for the diesel heaters.

Need to get brave enough to hit the button, and also figure out where to vent it.


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