Tent heater

[megatexture]

Have you considered a Inverter and a electric blanket ?


Can even get 12v ones (don't know how good they work)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HEATED-TR...item27e38ecfcf

This could be an option (12v) but I'm not keen on the inverter and 240 blanket, not sure if they piss the bed or nappy leaks how that would go ...

[megatexture]

Cheapest portable diesel unit I've come across on the net is $1300 au.
And dearest $2500.
you can also get dual function,
air heater, hot water heater combo unit, again more $$.

new computer isn't letting me paste links sorry.
search portable diesel heater.
caravan repair retailers sell em.
but recon ya could build a box or frame easily and dyi.

That's about the prices I'm seeing also.

[threedogs]

Anyone seen a heater somewhat like this one selling in aus ? If so let me know !

http://zodi.com/tent-heaters/hot-vent-tent-heater

I like the idea of having the flame, gas and carbon dioxide created left outside the camper but I'd like it to be versitile to swap from tent to camper etc depending what we take.

and your typical diesel heater seems like a pain and are bloody expensive.

Or any ideas would be great!

I thought you were happily married, lol
You can get 12v electric blankets for about $70 del from Ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Electric-...item5652f6aed3

[Bloodyaussie]

Im for suck it up princess but know too well that when you have kids and its freezing cold like for example at Dargo when all the kids on that first morning were miserable was mostly because they were freezing cold having something like this makes your life so much easier.... upon saying that I dont see myself buying one and my kids will just have to harden up !!!!

Each to there own or budget !!!

[04OFF]

This could be an option (12v) but I'm not keen on the inverter and 240 blanket, not sure if they piss the bed or nappy leaks how that would go ...

Might be worth more investigation, as I think the controller is the only bit that would worry getting wet, think how many old people with bladder problems would use em, plus heaps of Electric Blankets advertise they can be washed, so the electrics cant be that effected by water (i realise you dont wash em plugged in tho, lol)


You should just buy a 12v one Troy and tell us if it works ?

[Cuppa]

is that 700$ second hand ?

No, it’s for new. From Pinnacle Wholesalers based in Ballarat. I have no direct experience of these units but know of people who have fitted them to motorhomes & been happy with their choice.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PLANAR-2KW-DIESEL-AIR-HEATER-CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-RV-BUS-TRUCK-JAYCO-/321389637157?pt=Caravan_Parts_Accessories&hash=ite m4ad450ae25&_uhb=1

There is also a chap in Turkey supplying brand name diesel heaters (Eberspacher & Webasto) & parts at discounted prices. A lot of people have bought from him & found him very helpful & knowledgeable, but the prices, as might be expected for brand names are higher, but remain very competitive compared to buying elsewhere.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WorldWideDieselHeatersSparesSupply/Diesel-Air-Heaters-/_i.html?_fsub=3206992016&_sid=718451636&_trksid=p4 634.c0.m322

EDIT: Just in case there is any confusion, I am not suggesting that diesel heaters are suitable for use in a tent, they are not. They require the heater itself, plus a diesel tank, plus ducting, plus a 12v power source. Their correct working can also be affected by the way in which their intake & exhaust pipes are routed. So great for permanent installations, but definitely not for tent/portable use. Their are also gas powered heaters which are similar but these are more expensive to run. There are also variations between the different diesel types which effects how much 12v power they need & also how noisy they are. Having camped with folk that use them I can say that some are very quiet & some are quite disturbing (at least to the campers around them, the folk using the noisy ones seemed oblivious to the noise inside their motorhomes).

[threedogs]

I have 12v electric seats and they get nice and toastie,
a 12v blanket would work the same IMO. For under $50 to stay warm
is a no brainer depending on power draw which I'd imagine would be heaps.

[pearcey]

Sorry guys but its just more crap to carry.
Our forefathers didn`t carry all this stuff when they opened up this land,so as you have to carry bedding get the best you can afford and leave the gimmicks home.

[Cuppa]

Sorry guys but its just more crap to carry.
Our forefathers didn`t carry all this stuff when they opened up this land,so as you have to carry bedding get the best you can afford and leave the gimmicks home.

I tend to agree, but might soften on the issue of hot water bottles.

[04OFF]

a no brainer depending on power draw which I'd imagine would be heaps.

The one in the link i posted earlier is rated at 12V 50W

Sorry guys but its just more crap to carry.
Our forefathers didn`t carry all this stuff when they opened up this land,so as you have to carry bedding get the best you can afford and leave the gimmicks home.

Well, i guess youll be taking the horse and leaving the patrol at home next trip then pearcey (hahaha !)