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cast iron wood coal burning stove - opinions?

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hi there, i want to put a cast iron wood coal burning stove in a t25 with a flue to the outside air. any opinions and advice?

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Been asked before, for one they need a fair bit of space around them plus you would need a really small un for these vans due to the heat they throw off. Plus do you think your insurance will allow it as a modification????
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Just had a butchers at that site.. That's one really cool looking stove, expensive though.

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We have one in our tipi tent, its made by helsport. I am not sure I would fancy puttin one in the van;

when its got a couple of logs in it it gets so hot the steel glows red. you would have to keep it at least a foot away from the walls or anything else for that matter. I have had the tent so hot in february that we have had to open the doors.

I have seen people with bigger vans with them, but think it might throw out a bit too much heat for a t25.
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As previously stated.Your insurance company might have summat to say about it.Buy a eber or a propex..
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Will this suffice ian. http://www.darwinawards.com/
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Already ruled out.

Thanks for the link though

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Hi,
I know of a new design of Gypsy stove (search on fleabay for this) I know the guys who have designed and made them. They are very small and are smokeless too.
Personally, I have told them that I wouldn't have one in a camper as there are too many issues as stated above, but they are worth a look if that is what you really want to do.
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not doing it now but will check the link, thanks.

propex? carbon monoxide eek.
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Carbon monoxide springs to mind ..... you know small space, propane gas fumes... geddit
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does that need a different petrol tank or can be plumbed into existing? how much juice does it use?
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