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Posted: 27.11.2022  ·  #1
Anyone using a standalone gas heater in their camper ?

I do have a Truma but would be interested in knowing if another heating option could work. I have some space in a wardrobe that would store one that's no wider than 40cm in either its width or depth.

Any I looked at give a minimum internal volume to use them in and the camper is well less than what's quoted. I wonder what the impact of this is other than eating all the Oxygen.

I sort of assume also that a catalytic gas heater may be better as it doesn't get as hot due to its heating being a combination of radiation and convection. The heater would be very near other things in the camper including myself.

I'm looking for something that's as neat as possible size wise but would still take a decent sized easy to get gas bottle.


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Posted: 27.11.2022  ·  #2
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other than eating all the Oxygen.


Think you've just answered your own question

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Posted: 27.11.2022  ·  #3
Have you considered a diesel heater


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Posted: 27.11.2022  ·  #4
Just three words to consider in relation to a non vented gas heater.
Carbon monoxide and condensation

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Posted: 27.11.2022  ·  #5
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other than eating all the Oxygen.


Think you've just answered your own question


Yes but opening a window would sort that.


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Posted: 27.11.2022  ·  #6
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Have you considered a diesel heater


No, I hadn't looked into diesel heaters. Just assumed there is a lot of installation complications but maybe its worth looking into.

Space is a premium in this camper and a gas heater could be stored away in the wardrobe when not used. Just thinking about it maybe a diesel heater could be installed in the seat storage area.

I'll do some research, if using it regularly in winter another form of heating may be no harm.

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Yes but opening a window would sort that.


And let the cold back in 😁

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