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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.
We just purchased a used starcraft tent trailer that does not have a heater. Can a heater be installed later?
Dan P
How much will it cost if an RV place can install one. Or are we better off buying a portable heater from a camping place, and which kind is better, propane or electric?
Answer
You can have one specifically made for tent trailers installed. Price depends upon heating capacity.
When we camped in our tent trailer, if there was electricity, we connected a small 1000 watt heater with a fan. Worked fine in all but the coldest of weather. No electricity means no heat. We also had an 1800 watt generator if we needed electricity. Otherwise, we slept in sleeping bags. First one awake started the generator (me 100% of the time; wife & kids stayed in bed until it warmed up). Propane would be your better option if you typically camp at places without electricity.
Do not ever use a stand alone propane heater inside the camper - you'll starve yourself of oxygen. Even though it's a tent trailer, you can burn up oxygen faster that it can be replaced.
You can have one specifically made for tent trailers installed. Price depends upon heating capacity.
When we camped in our tent trailer, if there was electricity, we connected a small 1000 watt heater with a fan. Worked fine in all but the coldest of weather. No electricity means no heat. We also had an 1800 watt generator if we needed electricity. Otherwise, we slept in sleeping bags. First one awake started the generator (me 100% of the time; wife & kids stayed in bed until it warmed up). Propane would be your better option if you typically camp at places without electricity.
Do not ever use a stand alone propane heater inside the camper - you'll starve yourself of oxygen. Even though it's a tent trailer, you can burn up oxygen faster that it can be replaced.
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