Jump to content


Photo

Some different heater options

heater furnace

  • Please log in to reply
16 replies to this topic

#11 carld

carld

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 179 posts
  • LocationDecatur Texas

Posted 30 December 2018 - 06:00 PM

Not sure of anything, just putting it out there.  Maybe you could make a telescoping flue out of 1" and 1.5" conduit.  I know there are some issues using galvanized pipe for flue pipe, but you can burn and oxidize the zinc and make it safe.  Think I might just start out my making a shelf for my Mr Heater in the middle of the cabinets at the 1' step level and lining the surrounding cabinets with metal and adding some doors.  Kind of like this picture.  I'm also thinking about a gravity feed stainless 3 gal water container, in place of tank and pump.  Sorry the only props for a stove and water container I had were to resize a bbq smoker and a rain barrel.  

 

 

 

Attached Thumbnails

  • CamperCabinets.JPG

  • 0

2002 Tundra AC 4x4 with 2015 Ocelot

2006 Tundra AC 4x4 with 2018 78" Ocelot

2011 Tundra AC 4x4 with 2010 78" Ocelot

 

 


#12 JaSAn

JaSAn

    Grumpy Old Man

  • Members
  • 1,098 posts
  • LocationMinnesota

Posted 30 December 2018 - 06:58 PM

Not going to fit much in that refrigerator  :P

 

My experience with a Mr Heater was not good.  Even at 30º outside I had way too much condensation; everything wet inside.

 

With the way I camp (2 - 8 weeks at a time) portable water containers are a lot easier.  I can fill almost anywhere, don't need to find a camper accessible fill station and carry a hose.  I use 1 gallon jugs; mostly for ease of lifting.

 

jim


  • 1
Sköldpaddan, a 1977 FWC Grandby
Renovating Skoldpaddan
2012 Ram 2500 4X4
1951 Dodge Power Wagon

#13 wildlife2019

wildlife2019

    Member

  • Validating
  • PipPip
  • 29 posts
  • LocationFarmingdale

Posted 30 December 2018 - 07:44 PM

"Even at 30º outside I had way too much condensation; everything wet inside."

 

Maybe the increased moisture isn't as much of an issue for the desert folks?  


  • 0

Citizen of the World

https://nyti.ms/2HghC9D Jan 17, 2019 Vicki Goldberg NYT Art section Ansel Adams

https://www.census.gov/popclock/  "Net gain of one person every 14 seconds"

 

 


#14 cwdtmmrs

cwdtmmrs

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 610 posts

Posted 30 December 2018 - 09:19 PM


Two problems with a wood stove:  there is a learning curve to it's heat output regulation and it is a regular and dirty job to clean.

 

 

The learning curve is very short and I can go 3 weeks in a wall tent with a wood stove and have very little ash in the stove when I am done. I'm not advocating the use of a wood stove in a truck camper, and if I was going to cut a vent hole it would be for some type of propane heater.

 

cwd


  • 0
CWDT

#15 carld

carld

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 179 posts
  • LocationDecatur Texas

Posted 30 December 2018 - 10:01 PM

The learning curve is very short and I can go 3 weeks in a wall tent with a wood stove and have very little ash in the stove when I am done. I'm not advocating the use of a wood stove in a truck camper, and if I was going to cut a vent hole it would be for some type of propane heater.

cwd

if you used hardwood charcoal it would burn a long time with vary little ash. Then in a pinch round up some sticks.
  • 0

2002 Tundra AC 4x4 with 2015 Ocelot

2006 Tundra AC 4x4 with 2018 78" Ocelot

2011 Tundra AC 4x4 with 2010 78" Ocelot

 

 


#16 DanoT

DanoT

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 278 posts
  • LocationSun Peaks, B.C.

Posted 31 December 2018 - 01:26 AM

This guy's DIY stove burns wood or wood pellets:https://youtu.be/t3XOLLg8wn0


  • 0
1991 Dodge CTD, owned since new. 2011 Coyote RV Phoenix pop-up camper, custom made for the Canadian winter.

#17 roverjohn

roverjohn

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 129 posts
  • LocationKANSAS CITY

Posted 22 January 2019 - 04:42 PM

A guy on youtube called Justin Credible used one of the P9000 for years in Canada and loved it. It uses a double wall flue so intake air comes from outside. I just looked and it appears he's switched to some sort of wood burning stove/fireplace and switched Class B's also.

 

A removable double wall flue might not be the easiest thing to figure out but certainly not the hardest either.


  • 0





Also tagged with one or more of these keywords: heater, furnace

0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users