Using a portable camping stove in your van?

Post by **melvin** » 20 May 2010, 21:50

Hi All,
I'm in the middle of converting my van on a tight budget and thought of using a portable camping stove(http://www.charliesdirect.co.uk/product ... ping-stove" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) mounted on my worktop in the van but when I went to buy it is states on the box that it is for out door use only.
Does anyone know why these can't be used indoors? I would presume that there's no difference between these and 'fitted' hobs from the likes of smev and that the reason that they say not to use them indoors is because people might try and use them in tents which would obviously be a fire hazard.
Does anyone here use such a burner in there van?

M

Post by **kevtherev** » 20 May 2010, 22:03

they are fine to use in the van... like all things gas just make sure there's adequate ventilation.
BUT don't use it to heat the van up..

Post by **rainman** » 21 May 2010, 08:33

Doesn't look much different to the set up in mine (Autohomes), I was thinking while ripping out my interior that I would source things like that myself rather than buy a converted camper if i ever had to do it again.

Post by **72BUG** » 21 May 2010, 09:33

Very similar to the one I have in mine. As already stated just make sure theres adequate ventilation when cooking.

Post by **jamesc76** » 21 May 2010, 11:14

I had one like that for 4 years!

Post by **melvin** » 21 May 2010, 21:09

Well I think that sum's that one up.. One grill on its way!
Just thought I'd like to check first to make sure I'm not going to gas myself!
Cheers All

Post by **72BUG** » 22 May 2010, 11:15

melvin wrote:Well I think that sum's that one up.. One grill on its way!
Just thought I'd like to check first to make sure I'm not going to gas myself!
Cheers All

Just don't cook with all the doors and windows closed.

Post by **melvin** » 22 May 2010, 11:33

No Worry's, I'm going to be fitting a carbon monoxide alarm in anyway, just to be safe, along with a fire extinguisher, first aid kit etc etc.

-M-

Post by **72BUG** » 22 May 2010, 12:05

melvin wrote:No Worry's, I'm going to be fitting a carbon monoxide alarm in anyway, just to be safe, along with a fire extinguisher, first aid kit etc etc.

-M-

Post by **humphry** » 23 May 2010, 09:50

ive got one in my truck[ hgv] use it all week kettles never of, as usual common sense prevails and you will be fine

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 23 May 2010, 11:14

We've had one for 6 years now, used correctly no probs PLUS you can take it out to clean it properly.

Ian.

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