small pot belly?

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Hi all, has any one used or seen a small pot belly or cannara style heater that would be suitable for a caravan?

I'm going to need one this winter

Cheers

[millard1399]

G'day echidna,

When you say "cannara", do you mean "Coonara"?? I couldn't find any info on the internet about cannara, to see what they looked like.

Are you looking for these types of wood-burning heaters because you don't have access to electricity?

I personally would be pretty nervous about having a wood-burning heater in a van. In fact, I'd be pretty nervous about having ANY heater in a van except for a hot air fan with a thermostat control. That's the type we use in our van, and it does the job for us.

I'm not aware of any small sized heaters of the type you are asking about. I know some of the vintage caravans in the UK had wood-burning fireplaces in them, so I guess it's possible to find something to suit.

All I know is that it takes about 4 minutes for a caravan to burn down completely. I'd prefer not to do anything in my van that would test that theory out.

You do, of course, have a smoke alarm in your van, do you not? And wouldn't a wood-burning heater have a tendency to trigger that alarm more often??

cheers,
Al.

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Hi mate, yeah no power except for a 50kva genset - which i wont be running for heat ;D . (mine camp, vic high country winter brrr)

My spelling isn't the best - but i meant one of those glass doored fire places, a smoke detector would be an excellent idea - as long as I can turn it off when I cook .

I've only just picked up the old van and after looking over it properly..... if you reckon they can be burnt down in four minutes, that might be a good option

even an old school (small) wood oven might do the job nicely - and keep the kettle warm.

cheers

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Hi echidna, I agree with Al, a wood fired stove doesn't belong in a caravan, naked flame, gas stoves and bottles, ancient dried out 3 ply timber .... whoooosh !!!! A good doona and some safe heating is a better option and if that's not enough ... don't go camping, it's just not worth the risk

Subbie

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are 12v fan heaters an option? I'll have a dirty big deep cycle to run it off?

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If you have an annex maybe something like this?



keeps me warm on them cold days ;D

And yes that's a smart hound, it's cold here 2.

[greedy53]

geday all i have been using a small heater like an old kero burner only it uses the butain small bottles it fits over one of the coker and heats an element we had it in hobart in minus 2 deg and worked great cost me $20.00

[atouchofglass]

A choofer is also used to cook food
Sometimes called an Ozpig

Regularly made from 9kg gas bottles

caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16513&hilit=choofer

www.aplaceinthesun.com.au/Choofer.htm

Cheers
Atog

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Hi

I recently purchased a little gas heater that takes those disposable cans. Its great, heats up the room really well and cuts out if it tips or carbon dioxide levels get too high (I dont however leave it on while sleeping). 1 Canister lasts about 4 hours on high weighs about 700 grams and cost $120.00. Its a Coleman

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Hi Outhere,

Is that a boxer dog laying next to the wood heater? I can see your dog has a boxer's face and clever doggy has taken the prized position right next to the heater We had an old boxer, she was a fantastic dog.

Subbie

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hi all . i am wondering is the van going to be moved again or fixed permenant?? i once saw a hydronic heater panel set up in a van the old bloke had an old wood stove outside the one with a water jacket in it. he set up a header tank & a12v pump. he said it was the best, he could cook tea & heat the van at the same time!! i have only ever seen 2 of that kind of stove in my life!!the old bloke is now in charge of all the heating for god. thanks gav

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I am thinking of strategically placing a couple of 12 volt heated towel rails around my 10ft 7 van to take to take the chill off the air; has anyone does this? Did it provide any warmth? And how was it on the battery? Thanks, Fionna

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salamanderstoves.com/small-stoves-installed-in-vans-rvs-and-trailers/
hear is a company which fit them (in the US)

[doublechevron]

The only way I'd go is a diesel heater. Gas to to expensive and fiddly. Pinnacle wholesalers ( ebay shop ) in ballarat sell small diesel heaters... I've heard they work quite well.

seeya,
Shane L.

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Aug 25, 2016 12:01:15 GMT 10 doublechevron said:

The only way I'd go is a diesel heater. Gas to to expensive and fiddly. Pinnacle wholesalers ( ebay shop ) in ballarat sell small diesel heaters... I've heard they work quite well.

seeya,
Shane L.

Having had a diesel heater , which we removed to fit the lpg heater I guess if you are deaf and have no sense of smell plus like camping well away from others diesel is ok   The Lpg units like the one we fitted from Truma are dead quiet no smell and work far better not fiddly like diesels either as no glow pin to replace etc  , the diesel refused to start below 0 deg without adding 30-40% kero as the wax blocked the lines    considering this is when you really need a heater it is not good . Gas consumption compares favourably in cost to a diesel also we have found and the benefit is we do not disturb those around us in fact they never even know it is going UNLIKE the previous diesel unit where everyone knew it was going by the intake/exhaust roar and the diesel smell 

[doublechevron]

was there something wrong with your deiesel heater? There should be no fumes inside ... and all you have is a small pump.

Anyway, so if you can get a ducted central heated gas furnace from a rolled pommy 'van if you want the best

seeya,
Shane L.

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Aug 25, 2016 16:48:26 GMT 10 doublechevron said:

was there something wrong with your deiesel heater? There should be no fumes inside ... and all you have is a small pump.

Anyway, so if you can get a ducted central heated gas furnace from a rolled pommy 'van if you want the best

seeya,
Shane L.

Nothing wrong with the heater it was the fumes from burning diesel OUTSIDE and the induction and exhaust roar not nice for others but ok if you are inside with everything closed   the Truma works on a similar principle to the diesel one but much cleaner and quieter with no smoke or smell , having seen a few made in UK plastic caravans I doubt there would be much left worth salvaging if one "rolled"   more a sweep up the bigger bits and vacuum the road job 

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May 30, 2012 9:29:43 GMT 10 @grinch1964 said:

Hi

I recently purchased a little gas heater that takes those disposable cans. Its great, heats up the room really well and cuts out if it tips or carbon dioxide levels get too high (I dont however leave it on while sleeping). 1 Canister lasts about 4 hours on high weighs about 700 grams and cost $120.00. Its a Coleman

I noticed this post was 2012 anyone owning one of these heaters would be well advised to dump it they have been banned form sale and are illegal to use in any confined area ESPECIALLY a caravan people died too often especially with their butane fuel source 

[bobt]

We have the occasional 'Guest' that pops up every now and again and resurrects 'old' posts and sometimes they add value!!