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Tent heater
I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for Camping Tent Heaters. I'm skeptical about propane gas heaters inside a Truck Tent.
I've seen the heaters that plug into the cigarette/power supply. The tent fits into the bed of my F150. Dow anyone have any suggestions? Lt. Frank Scimonelli:deer: |
I'm not sure I'd want to have a heater that I plug into my 12V power supply. Running a heater all night off your vehicle battery and then finding out you don't have enough juice to start your vehicle in the middle of nowhere is not my idea of fun.
Also your concern about a propane heater is very real. Campers die from heaters improperly vented every year. But there are a couple that are OK. This is the one I would use if I were going to tent camp. https://www.walmart.com/reviews/product/5712813 But I would also make sure I had my window flaps open a bit to let fresh air inside. |
Originally Posted by bronko22000
(Post 4311627)
I'm not sure I'd want to have a heater that I plug into my 12V power supply. Running a heater all night off your vehicle battery and then finding out you don't have enough juice to start your vehicle in the middle of nowhere is not my idea of fun.
Also your concern about a propane heater is very real. Campers die from heaters improperly vented every year. But there are a couple that are OK. This is the one I would use if I were going to tent camp. https://www.walmart.com/reviews/product/5712813 But I would also make sure I had my window flaps open a bit to let fresh air inside. |
Originally Posted by TN Hunter1
(Post 4311591)
I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for Camping Tent Heaters. I'm skeptical about propane gas heaters inside a Truck Tent.
I've seen the heaters that plug into the cigarette/power supply. The tent fits into the bed of my F150. Dow anyone have any suggestions? Lt. Frank Scimonelli:deer: |
Not advocating electric. But you could do a 2nd battery, and a diode. So start is not an issue.
As for generator, you would have to have such far away not to hear it, that voltage drop would be an issue, I suspect. |
It's a small space and if you are just sleeping there I'd suggest a good quality sleeping bag to stay warm in. Much safer.
Mr. Heaters have Low oxygen sensors and shut off if tipped even a little. So, if you have adequate ventilation and maybe a battery powered CO monitor I think you would be safe enough. An electric space heater with a generator is also a good idea. Honda's are pretty quiet. |
He hasn't been here since the day after he started the thread , in July. Either got his info, or didn't like what he read. Hard saying.
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