14' Series Heating van when free camping

[Dajotrad]

how does everyone heat there van when free camping and no power or generator??

 

[achjimmy]

how does everyone heat there van when free camping and no power or generator??

Lpg or diesel heating is what most use.

 

[ShaneT]

2kw Diesel

 

[twscoot]

I'm not sure but I seem to remember @Crusty181 fitting a diesel heater.... I know he's pretty shy about talking about it but he might add something here.

 

[peterg]

There was a discussion on the Vic get together page. Nagambi trip.

 

[mfexpanda]

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I'm not sure but I seem to remember @Crusty181 fitting a diesel heater.... I know he's pretty shy about talking about it but he might add something here.

oh god

 

[Meanderthals]

Sitting in van near Cowell on the Eyre Peninsula at the moment, blowing a gale and a somewhat undesireable temperature outside. Toasty warm inside with diesel heater idling away consuming minimal fuel, just as it's been doing since leaving Alice some 5 days ago and tank (10litre) still 1/3rd full. Run for a few hours each night before going to bed and then wife turns it on again about 4am. All 240V free camping, solar & 2x100ah AGM's.

 

[Bluey]

dose @Crusty181 have a diesel heater ?????

 

[coled1970]

We use a diesel heater also. One of the best additions we made to the van.

 

[Cooinda2]

Where does it fit in van???

 

[Stevie No Issues]

Fitted my new diesel heater yesterday and can't wait to try it out for real in a few weeks.. Totally agree with @coled1970 .. Best $1k we've spent.

 

[bigcol]

who
@Crusty181 or his diesel heater?????

 

[bigcol]

there is a variety of camping heaters available on the market
http://www.tentworld.com.au/products/coolingheating/heaters.aspx

just depends on your budget & fussyness

 

[achjimmy]

Good read here.

http://www.thervplumber.com/diesel-heater-vs-gas-heater

Most tend to recommend what they own, but it depends on your van, fuel type and camping style imo. With the avaiabilty of the cheaper diesel heaters from China, the diesel option is becoming a lot more popular.

 

[Crusty181]

Well. Ive kept this pretty quiet, but yes, i installed a diesel heater. Im sitting in the van right now in my roman sauna toga and my feet burning from one of the 2 ducts.

 

[Dajotrad]

there is a variety of camping heaters available on the market
http://www.tentworld.com.au/products/coolingheating/heaters.aspx

just depends on your budget & fussyness

 

[Dajotrad]

I was thinking of something more portable like the butane or gas heaters but are they safe in enclosed areas like the van

 

[Bushman]

I was thinking of something more portable like the butane or gas heaters but are they safe in enclosed areas like the van

A big "NO NO" on the butane gas heaters for inside the van.

The diesel heaters or the LPG gas type from Truma is the way to go. I

I will be installing one of these options before next winter, was meant to go in from factory which would have been more practical, but didn't work out that way.

 

[Crusty181]

Fitted my new diesel heater yesterday and can't wait to try it out for real in a few weeks.. Totally agree with @coled1970 .. Best $1k we've spent.

Its the best $1600 ive spent ... so you should be about to shed tears of joy at $1000

 

[bigcol]

Well. Im sitting in the van right now in my roman sauna toga and my feet burning from one of the 2 ducts.

thanks @Crusty181