So you'd want a gasoline version rather than diesel.mtbikernate wrote:I've got a Propex externally mounted heater on my want list. The way those diesel ones operate seems nice, except I'm not already carrying diesel fuel for anything
Would still require an additional fuel storage setup, on top of the propane I already have.John61CT wrote:So you'd want a gasoline version rather than diesel.mtbikernate wrote:I've got a Propex externally mounted heater on my want list. The way those diesel ones operate seems nice, except I'm not already carrying diesel fuel for anything
When searching also use "petrol" and "Benzin"
John61CT wrote:You will want to minimize noise most of all.
Safety issues with the combustion exhaust, and follow their min/max specs for duct lengths.
I would recirculate the warm air for efficiency - does it come with a thermostat or just on/off?
Ventilation of fresh air I would do separately.
mtbikernate wrote:Would still require an additional fuel storage setup
Gasoline. Are you suggesting I tap into my tv's gas tank? I will not, which means I would still need a gas tank on the trailer. In addition to the propane I already have.John61CT wrote:mtbikernate wrote:Would still require an additional fuel storage setup
Nothing wrong with carrying more propane, but what fuels your propulsion engine?
This Chinese diesel parking heater cost $210. Googling (gasoline parking heater) The Chinese parking heater run around $450. A Propex propane cost around $700 All have there place. Making the diesel fully vented heater the low costing one for the frugal builder. I like to be able to look in the tank and know how much fuel is left. As far as I know the diesel heater can burn Kerosene if you don't like the smell of diesel. I will be using a 2 gallon gas can with the intake tube screwed on.John61CT wrote:So you'd want a gasoline version rather than diesel.mtbikernate wrote:I've got a Propex externally mounted heater on my want list. The way those diesel ones operate seems nice, except I'm not already carrying diesel fuel for anything
When searching also use "petrol" and "Benzin"
KennethW wrote:The diesel park heater worked really good. It was -6 f last night and on low it was about the right temp inside the teardrop. Used about a quart of fuel in 8 hours and took the battery down to half charge But the battery was not at full charge when I started And the battery was at -6 so the preformants so the battery was down. So the battery lasted, used little fuel, and lots of heat on demand(just turn the control sweet) The battery(biggest deep from Walmart) will be charged back up with solar so that is not a problem. like is so far.
Heavy_Fuel wrote:How loud is it on low? I'm a really light sleeper, and the typical forced air furnaces in most RV's wake me up every time they cycle.
I love the idea of a fuel efficient and low 12V power drain heater.
KTM_Guy wrote:How many wires are needed for the t-stat? I want to rough in wires now that it would be easy and install the heater down the road when we need it. It will go in the tongue box.
Thanks
Todd
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