help needed heater for a camper

[zetor4321]

Hi all, ive got a swb mk 5 van and i occasionally work away for 1 or 2 nights
I sleep in the van to give security to my equipment.

i want to fit a small gas fired heater which is suitable for use in a van.

i was thinking of something like what is fitted in caravans

i want to keep it as small and compact as possible

any suggestions will be appreciated

any pics and links would be a great help

thanks in advance

Dave

[squiddley21]

I fitted a webasto heater in my LWB Connect, small and compact runs off the vans fuel tank.

like yourself i spend a couple of nights away in my van,and have to say it was a good investment.

[Jambofive]

i have a mini super ser in mine like a little two bar gas heater very small and compact u just secure it to side of van with good little heat enough to heat back of van ill stick a pic up off it

[zetor4321]

How much was the webasto heater and was it difficult to fit??
could it run from a separate fuel tank?

i did think of the super ser type heaters but thought it would give off too many fumes?
is yours vented outside ?

i have an old calor gas type mobile heater but as i say i was worried about fumes and condensation

a picture would be helpful of both types

Dave

[robbie.cee]

If you have the luxury of hook up, places lile qvs sell these heater tubes that range in length frim a foot to about 8 foot.
The 3 or 4 foot ones are only 175w, the 8 foot ones only use about 400w...
Fek all if on hook up...
Fit under seats etc..

Just thought this may be an alternative

Hope this helps (Someone)

[Kedishen]

I use something similar to this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/motorcaravan- ... 1329290652

Mine came out of a 1970's horsebox. Doesn't require a flue, just make sure your have a carbon monoxide detector

[zetor4321]

Unfortunately i don't have access to mains power as i mainly park up in fields etc

i do have a similar heater to the one you linked to but was worried about fumes

has anybody fitted a heater from a caravan the carver type one

they are vented under the caravan so i assume are safe to use all night?

dave

[Jambofive]

I was also worried about fumes as kids travel with us so fitted a co2 / smoke alarm just incase but i tested it on a trip first before I took kids away run fine no fumes but my motorhome is quite well ventilated not sure I would advise running while sleeping in the back of a van just incase if u want something to run all night wabasto is the way to go just more expensive a bit more work to install

This is mine

[ake]

If you have the luxury of hook up, places lile qvs sell these heater tubes that range in length frim a foot to about 8 foot.
The 3 or 4 foot ones are only 175w, the 8 foot ones only use about 400w...
Fek all if on hook up...
Fit under seats etc..

Just thought this may be an alternative

Hope this helps (Someone)

Usually 60 watts per foot

[matt86_wd2]

at the moment i have this on ebay but you have to hurry as ends later

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201023066266? ... 1555.l2649

matt

[zetor4321]

Thanks for the link but its more than i want to spend
As i will only use it half a dozen times a year

[matt86_wd2]

i only started the bidding at £80 and look how its gone up !

[Kedishen]

Woosh, i got one of those. Thinking about selling now!

[matt86_wd2]

that one is brand new though so its unused ...

they make good money as you can see

matt

[hornhead]

Truna E2400 imho

quietest...if you have gas already, no contest...low firing/no amps cos no glow plugs...

had 2 years so far so good...

old propex way over priced as no spares...i checked

shop around for E2400 £, varies wildly