Gas Heater for camping

Post by **Mash** » 18 Dec 2006, 22:37

Anyone use a gas heater in there van for the winter? Was thinking on getting one so we can go away ing Gromit on the 27th and as the eberwatsit dont' work I was going to buy a little heater.

Any recommendations?

Mrs Mash

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Dec 2006, 23:03

I wouldn't use a gas heater in such a small space as the poisonous fumes would be dangerous.
If you stay some where with hook up then get a portable hook up from a camping shop and enjoy a nice warm fanny or convector heater up to 2 Kw is ample

whats wrong with the eber?

Post by **jed the spread** » 18 Dec 2006, 23:03

yeh dont leave it on all night as you will die

the only safe one is a propex. i recon you should just get the ebber fixed then its done

bluming tight arsed scots

how are the two of you doing ? getting ready for df

jed

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Dec 2006, 23:07

However for poor people this was spotted and is being used

Vanagonman wrote:I have the Mr. Buddy heater (as seen on the link in the beginning of this thread). It works a treat as it's HIGH setting is quite quick to warm up the inside of the van, then you can keep it on low for the rest of the night. It lasts 3 hrs on HIGH setting and 6 hours on LOW.

Unlike dangerous heaters, this one is good quality and has several important safety features. If it tilts, it will shut off. If the flame goes off, it will shut off. If the oxygen supply is low, it will shut off.

Of course, I tested it to make sure all those safety features worked. As for the low oxygen test, I placed it in my car with the windows shut. Sure enough within one minute, it turned itself off.

You are meant to have a window open when running these heaters. Just Campers has front window grill vents that provide security and allow the windows to be open on T3s.

The Mr. Buddy model I have does not have a fan (nor do I need one in my opinion) but they do make a upscale model that has one (runs off batteries).

Another good thing is that it has a wall mount (the back of the unit is always cold) so I placed two screws that hold it in the position as seen below (so in theory you can drive with it on). Another good plus. (But make sure you remove the vehicle's battery before you drill the holes and sand down any of the screw's sharp bits - Ask me how I know!)

Think of it as a Poor Man's Propex.

In my opinion, even if you do camp at campsites with mains, you should have a heater that operates without any electricity, should you decide to camp far from home and unexpectantly have to camp or stop the van for an extended time (eg storm) or have an electrical fault.

Having a heater like this, gives you piece of mind that you can camp anywhere. I also have an mains electrical heater which is what I always use for the main cabin.

More info on how we keep warm: The top bunk (where my kids sleep) has an electric blanket. Me, the Missus and the kids all have sleeping bags of good quality as well.

Notice the "Hassock" chemical toilet. In the upper left, it actually has a picture of a T3 with a family camping. Basically a pi$$ pot

Post by **Dubstar** » 19 Dec 2006, 09:40

I'm sure that in Bay Westy's they had a plumbed in gas heater, like a kind of mini fire from your house. Check out the link below. I've seen these heaters for sale in a shop near me but I can't remember how much. Around £50 I think, but I still have hopes of getting my Eber working. Just need a bigger hammer..............
http://www.rccimport.com/pages/helsinki.html[/url]

Post by **Mash** » 20 Dec 2006, 13:39

Yes Jed we're getting ready for DF and if we can get the blasted Eber to work we'll be sorted. Yes I'm tight arsed with what I'm spending I like value for money

but I'm generous with what I have. You're more than welcome to more jamesons but I'm sure I can fit in some local variety as well and some beers (don't do lager) since you don't do whisky and the ribena will no doubt be flowing

We are missing pipes from the bottom and after speaking to the eber man in Glasgow he says I need the model number but it's either a D1 on a D1LC unlikely a D3 due to age. it will probably need a heat exchanger at £180

and with the service it will problably be more than a new one

This after the £209 MOT Bill and Matt in now off to get the roaf tax

it's a very expensive xmas!

Mrs Mash

Off to Gretna for the New Year meet so I need heat or I'll be an snowball!

Post by **Spannerrack** » 20 Dec 2006, 23:59

Hi there Mr & Mrs Mash
give me a call I've just striped an eber D1l for spares & still got the exchanger

George 07909518515

Post by **Mash** » 21 Dec 2006, 08:50

Thanks George,

We're off to see the man tonight in Cambuslang. He has made a slight bobo. We have a petrol van with a petrol heater (funnily enough) and he has only ever dealt with desiel heaters.

Ash