HEAT

[MANUCHAO]

Yeh... Price...
The AT tool box is going for what ? $1700
That's too rich for me..besides I like to mod things quite a bit.
I was looking at their newest unit..Propex HS2211.
It can be mounted under the rig.. or upright...
I want to store mine inside but be able to set it up on my swing out when in use.

http://westyventures.com/propex.html

Excuse the big pic...


Besides the diesel units, I like to think these are the safest options ....
I have read a few articles about people dying from CO2 poisoning when using other methods to heat their tents.

 

[Dawgboy]

I'm planning on sticking this boat stove in my van. I would never do it in a Subaru though
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116743


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[DJGoo]

Well, my little chiminea has a downward facing mouth, so, if I ventilated it properly, I don't see much of an issue if I set it up right. It wouldn't be any different than heating a house with a fireplace. Considering there's only enough room in it for a twig-fire, my only concern would be oxygen depletion, and not CO2 (if it's exhausted properly). I see this as a possible solution....

But I'd have to cut a hole in something....and I'm squeamish about that.

 

[k9lestat]

a low tech solution i used in korea and at fort drum was a few candles in a coffee - soup can. i have used just one candle under a poncho between my feet when stationary in -0 temps and lower. but in a vehicle that has good, good meaning you can feel the wind causing a draft when the vehicle is off and a slight breeze is blowing, a few candles in a can can make a lot more heat that you think. well if it is really cold anyway.

 

[DJGoo]

a low tech solution i used in korea and at fort drum was a few candles in a coffee - soup can. i have used just one candle under a poncho between my feet when stationary in -0 temps and lower. but in a vehicle that has good, good meaning you can feel the wind causing a draft when the vehicle is off and a slight breeze is blowing, a few candles in a can can make a lot more heat that you think. well if it is really cold anyway.

I have a kerosene lantern that does that much 8] I let burn all night, but I just make sure it isn't burning too rich.

 

[Dawgboy]

Like the candle, but cleaner burning...

Take a 1 quart pain can and fill 3/4 full with perlite/vermiculite. Add 8 oz. 91% isopropyl alcohol, light. Fumes are light, but carbon monoxide can still kill you, so crack a window. Nice thing here is you can snuff it with the lid and seal it from spilling. It's called a "plumbers stove".


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[trailscape]

Looking for a new option myself. The catalytic heaters worked great for tents, but looking for something for the truck topper now that doesn't have the condensation issue.

Best price I've seen for the propex heater, but still presently out of my budget.
http://www.suremarineservice.com/HS2000.aspx

 

[conifers4]

Like the candle, but cleaner burning...

Take a 1 quart pain can and fill 3/4 full with perlite/vermiculite. Add 8 oz. 91% isopropyl alcohol, light. Fumes are light, but carbon monoxide can still kill you, so crack a window. Nice thing here is you can snuff it with the lid and seal it from spilling. It's called a "plumbers stove".


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I want to try this just for the heck of it! Curious about burn time.

 

[carbon60]

I've been using a UCO Candlelier:

http://www.industrialrev.com/candlelier-lantern.html

Three candles is around 3000 btu, which is plenty to keep us toasty in the RTT.

A.

 

[DJGoo]

I've been using a UCO Candlelier:

http://www.industrialrev.com/candlelier-lantern.html

Three candles is around 3000 btu, which is plenty to keep us toasty in the RTT.

A.

How much heat does that make, from a non-BTU perspective (earthy layman's terms)?

 

[carbon60]

How much heat does that make, from a non-BTU perspective (earthy layman's terms)?

Well, for comparison, I think the Little Buddy makes 5000 BTU.

It's a surprisingly decent heat source. Kept my RTT above freezing in some cold and very windy weather.

A.

 

[DJGoo]

Huh. Interesting

 

[Dawgboy]

What a plumbers stivers looks like...




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[DJGoo]

^ that would light my interior on fire. . .

 

[trailscape]

I've been using a UCO Candlelier:

http://www.industrialrev.com/candlelier-lantern.html

Three candles is around 3000 btu, which is plenty to keep us toasty in the RTT.

A.

Okay, had to get one of these.. It's even made in USA. I'm trying it out in the garage presently. Not sure about 3k BTU, but it does seem to put out a decent amount of warmth from the top. Can't wait to test it out for real.