AlbeeL
I am looking for a small portable and affordable heater to use. I am not planning on camping in extremely cold weathers (probably 40s mostly) so combustion should not be a problem. I am just concerned whether butane heater is safe to use in a tent, whether it burns clean, etc.
Answer
There is no fuel powered space heater that is safe to use in a tent. These produce carbon monoxide gas which will kill you. If your camping at a regular state camp site with power use an electric heater. If your wilderness camping there are plenty of ways to stay warm with out a heater with diet, proper gear, tent and insulation. Here is a link to great winter camping advice
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/wintcamp.shtml
There is no fuel powered space heater that is safe to use in a tent. These produce carbon monoxide gas which will kill you. If your camping at a regular state camp site with power use an electric heater. If your wilderness camping there are plenty of ways to stay warm with out a heater with diet, proper gear, tent and insulation. Here is a link to great winter camping advice
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/winter/wintcamp.shtml
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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