portable heater for tent camping image
meagain
I love camping, especially in the fall. But it's going to be unusually chilly next weekend so I was thinking of investing in one.
Answer
I use a Mr Heater Portable Buddy.
http://www.mrheater.com/
I've used it in both my tents and in my van. Only the front of the heater gets hot and the bottom, back and sides remain very cool. The area you're heating MUST be ventilated and venting instructions are in the manual that comes with the heater. The oxygen depletion sensor (ODP) will prevent the heater from working at altitudes higher than 6,000 - 7,000 ft. where the oxygen levels are lower. They're easy to find at Home Depot and Lowe's and they are certified for indoor use.
I use a Mr Heater Portable Buddy.
http://www.mrheater.com/
I've used it in both my tents and in my van. Only the front of the heater gets hot and the bottom, back and sides remain very cool. The area you're heating MUST be ventilated and venting instructions are in the manual that comes with the heater. The oxygen depletion sensor (ODP) will prevent the heater from working at altitudes higher than 6,000 - 7,000 ft. where the oxygen levels are lower. They're easy to find at Home Depot and Lowe's and they are certified for indoor use.
My question is has anyone ever used one of this 12 volt car heaters?
m2244
We own a new subaru outback and I are thinking about using it for camping. I am thinking about doing this in December and January and need to find a way to stay warm. Also, any advice on camping in a car for about 4 or 5 days at a time would be great.
Answer
Lol. Last winter the heater core on my son's Jeep Cherokee got plugged-up and wouldn't provide any heat. So I bought one of those 12V car heaters at a high-end auto parts store. Here's the results:
1. The thing screams like a hair drier, which is essentially what it is.
2. It draws a lot of power, enough to dim the headlights at idle. I'm sure it would run the battery flat in a few hours if the engine wasn't running.
3. It doesn't put off much heat. It was just enough to keep the windshield from fogging over when placed on the dash pointing at the windshield. When it was really cold he said he put it inside his coat to warm up.
I imagine that in a stationary vehicle it would eventually get warm enough, but at that point your battery would be dead. You could keep the car running to recharge the battery, but then you might as well use the built-in heater. Besides, if you're sleeping in your car and have the right sleeping bag and clothing, you don't need a heater. You'll already be warmer than sleeping in a tent. Just be sure to leave a window cracked open a bit to let in fresh air so you don't suffocate from CO2 build-up.
If you have room under the hood to put a second battery, you might consider adding a deep cycle battery and isolation/charging controller. Then you can use a 12V heated blanket or mattress cover throughout the night. Even if the deep cycle battery gets run flat, the isolater will prevent your main battery from also getting run flat, so you will still be able to start your car. There are also portable 12V power supplies you can bring to run the heated blanket without risk of running your main car battery flat.
Lol. Last winter the heater core on my son's Jeep Cherokee got plugged-up and wouldn't provide any heat. So I bought one of those 12V car heaters at a high-end auto parts store. Here's the results:
1. The thing screams like a hair drier, which is essentially what it is.
2. It draws a lot of power, enough to dim the headlights at idle. I'm sure it would run the battery flat in a few hours if the engine wasn't running.
3. It doesn't put off much heat. It was just enough to keep the windshield from fogging over when placed on the dash pointing at the windshield. When it was really cold he said he put it inside his coat to warm up.
I imagine that in a stationary vehicle it would eventually get warm enough, but at that point your battery would be dead. You could keep the car running to recharge the battery, but then you might as well use the built-in heater. Besides, if you're sleeping in your car and have the right sleeping bag and clothing, you don't need a heater. You'll already be warmer than sleeping in a tent. Just be sure to leave a window cracked open a bit to let in fresh air so you don't suffocate from CO2 build-up.
If you have room under the hood to put a second battery, you might consider adding a deep cycle battery and isolation/charging controller. Then you can use a 12V heated blanket or mattress cover throughout the night. Even if the deep cycle battery gets run flat, the isolater will prevent your main battery from also getting run flat, so you will still be able to start your car. There are also portable 12V power supplies you can bring to run the heated blanket without risk of running your main car battery flat.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
No comments:
Post a Comment