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Heating in winter. Hi Guys.I have a gas fire in my camper, but the heat always go's to the top half, which is great when you stand up, but still pretty cold when sitting down. I was thinking of getting a 12v fan and placing it over the fire hoping it might blow the heat our way, anyone got any ideas. Cheers Derrick ---------------------- |
 Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 11:28
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Hello Derrick, We tried the opposite approach, we bring the ceiling down. This is achieved by hanging a curtain over the bed; this creates a smaller area for the heat to collect in. In the morning, remove the curtain. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 18:36
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lol, thanks Rae good idea. |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 19:15
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Hello Derrick, It's nice to hear there are still people out there using their vans this time of year: Ann and myself try to use ours all year round. Normally New Year's day is spent wild camping overlooking the border town of Moffat (providing it's not snowing). Explaining a little bit about our van, it has no heating as such except for two gas rings; which I hasten to add, work rather well. So keeping the van warm is a very important part of our travelling. Normally the windows will have blue insulation board fitted into the recesses, this keeps some of the heat in and stops a little of the condensation. Recently I constructed a higher platform for the bed to sit on, taking it approximately two foot higher; this should make a big difference to Ann's chameleon tendencies where she turns all different shades of blue. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 20:06
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4275 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline 
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rae&annwaters wrote: it has no heating as such except for two gas rings; which I hasten to add, work rather well. I hope you've got a carbon monoxide detector in the vans. Gas fires/rings etc all give off carbon monoxide. If you are going to leave them burning for a long time you should have adequate ventilation to stop the build up of carbon monoxide or you might not wake up 
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Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 20:20
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Colin Birch wrote: I hope you've got a carbon monoxide detector in the vans. Colin, Colin, Colin, my dear boy I've got the lot. I've got the canary in the cage; even got the Davy lamp but on a more serious point, no I don't have a carbon monoxide detector, never had one, that's one of the reasons I don't have a fridge. The van is exceedingly well ventilated due to a very badly fitted door and I'm far too mean to have the gas running for any length of time but this does bring up an interesting point. I can remember the days when the only lighting in caravans was from gas mantle;, how dangerous must that have been? Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 20:47
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Colin Birch wrote: as air tight as a sieve Ah so you've seen my Beddie, I think there are less holes in an Aero. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:16
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4275 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline
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Fair point Rae 
I often wondered how bad the build up was in the days I used to use the CF in cold weather. Gas fire and a 3 ring cooker to warm the place. Luckily (or not, I'm still not sure) I survived. ---------------------- |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:19
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Colin Birch wrote: I survived. Very good point Colin. I always wondered why Ann went blue, I thought it was because she was cold, now I'm beginning to wonder whether it was the cheaper option.....fresh air. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:26
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bluebedouin Global Moderator Posts : 2444 Location : Northampton,England. Status : Offline 
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rae&annwaters wrote: .... this should make a big difference to Ann's chameleon tendencies where she turns all different shades of blue .
... At least it's not fifty shades of grey! 
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Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:31
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bluebedouin wrote: At least it's not fifty shades of grey! Hello Graham, I think the 50 Sheds of Grey is a better read. Unfortunately Ann's read all three books, hence the acupuncture 
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Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:36
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On our old boat we have a wood burning stove, gives out an enormous amount of heat. I wonder whether one could be fitted into a Beddy? Supplies of fuel might just be an issue though, unless you can park up in a forest! Martin |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:40
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Hello Martin, We seriously thought about this, even to the point of designing one for the van but because of the amount of room needed around it to make it safe I didn't think it practical. Having said that, I did think about bringing a barbeque into the van, once it's calmed down, and sit it on the stove; I can't imagine there are going to be too many issues with that when you think you've just cooked your dinner on it. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:44
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Colin Birch Admin Posts : 4275 Location : Pontypridd, South Wales Status : Offline
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rae&annwaters wrote: I think the 50 Sheds of Grey is a better read. Unfortunately Ann's read all three books, hence the acupuncture Wouldn't a few lolly sticks and an elastic band be more use?? ---------------------- |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:47
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Colin Birch wrote: Wouldn't a few lolly sticks and an elastic band be more use??
No Colin it's the back that's gone, not the front. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:56
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Boats are not noted for having much spare space and the small stoves available might well be fitted in a Beddy, especially if a coachbuilt. Just an idea that is eco friendly and carbon neutral, whatever that means! I know that Davey & Co, and Colin Frake, both have small fires that might be suitable. Martin |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:56
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Hello Martin, At one point we were looking at Queenie stoves and nearly died at the price but, yes you are correct, there are some lovely smaller stoves around: normally in Dorset and places like that. Seem to be designed for bell tents etc. Rae & Ann |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 21:59
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bluebedouin Global Moderator Posts : 2444 Location : Northampton,England. Status : Offline
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leatherwalnut wrote: On our old boat we have a wood burning stove, gives out an enormous amount of heat. ... I remember reading about two eskimos who got cold whilst fishing so they lit a small fire in the bottom of the boat.Obviously it burnt a hole & sank.Just goes to show,you can't have your kayak & heat it. You can't beat the old ones! 
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Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 22:02
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Anon Deleted Posts : Location : Status : Offline |
Queenie stoves? A bit sexist by name!!! Martin |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 22:03
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Oh dear, another joke for Colin's collection! As I understand it, soon to be made into a book!!!! Martin |
Tue 18 Dec 2012 @ 22:05
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