Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Juneaudave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:39 am

Planning ahead, I've been thinking a bit lately about how a fella might take the chill off an insulated Tear safely and inexpensively. One of the things I have thought about was just using one or two small candle lanterns, like you use in small tents or packpacking. The other day, I ran across this "Candle Heater" and thought it was interesting. Not that I'll get one, but I'll bet it would do the trick in a small space. Candle Heater
:thinking:

by **mikeschn** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:19 am

What are the oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide implications of this device in the confines of a teardrop?

Mike...

by **Juneaudave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:55 am

Point well taken...not to mention concerns over an open flame coming in contact with fabrics (which would be a bigger concern for me).

by **apratt** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:00 am

Dave I think that candle heater would work great. I know a lot people get overly paranoid about the carbon monoxide, but leave a vent or window open you be fine ( should have them open anyway, for fresh air ). I remember my folks had a 13' trailer and a 8' cabover camper we had a small propane lantern with a single mantle on the wall they worked great, but for a tear I think they be a bit too warm. :thumbsup:

by **Juneaudave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:06 am

I don't think I would buy that candle heater for my Tear, I just don't think I will have a place to set it....But I was just intrigued by how much heat you could get out of a candle in a setup like that. You know, those little candle lanterns like you hang in a tent get surprizing warm. First time I used one, I reached up to grab it and snuff it out for the night; and burnt my hand a good one!!!

by **doug hodder** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:36 am

Dave...what are you trying to do...stir up the "Wacky idea for a heater" debate of 2006? Doug

by **Juneaudave** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:12 pm

doug hodder wrote:Dave...what are you trying to do...stir up the "Wacky idea for a heater" debate of 2006? Doug

I know, I know, I know...I really didn't want to go there!!! :shock:

It's just that I saw the headlines for the heatwave out west...as I pulled on my polar fleece jacket to walk the dog!!!!
:cry:

by **Betsey** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:29 pm

Juneaudave wrote:
doug hodder wrote:Dave...what are you trying to do...stir up the "Wacky idea for a heater" debate of 2006? Doug

I know, I know, I know...I really didn't want to go there!!!

It's just that I saw the headlines for the heatwave out west...as I pulled on my polar fleece jacket to walk the dog!!!!

JuneauDave thinks he's killed this thread, but it is not to be.... :twisted:

Betsey

by **Claw** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:56 pm

The Kandle Heeter is a pretty clever design, I like clever, and while one is outside about the fire, the top of the heeter could be heated by a candle or the camp fire then removed to be placed inside the TD cabin without the candle, hanging from a hook or even set on a trivet if you have a flat spot. There would be no oxigen depletion and the radiant heat would take the initial chill off.

I think I'll make one this weekend while it is 95 degrees and I am stuck at home, then this fall even if it doesn't work I'll have the psychological advantage of remembering a hot July day!

Now where should I hide them flowers? :thinking:

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/len1907 · by **len19070** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:10 pm

I use a Candle Lantern inside my Tear a lot.

Of course you can't be an dummy about it.

It is , to a point an open flame and it does expel carbon dioxide. But then so do you. Mine is well secured above me and is strapped in so it doesn't fall. It hangs so it does not sit on a shelf. The windows are cracked and I've never had a problem.

I use a UCO lantern.

It is a very good Candle lantern. It requires a specific "dripless" candle to be burned in it. You can't burn Cheep-o candles in them either, which is where I think a lot of the CO2 comes from (smoke, burning crooked, , dripping wax exposing to much wick, cheep wicks etc)

However, I think its best function is to lessen the condensation more than to heat.

Happy Trails

Len

by **doug hodder** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:16 pm

MB Hamilton, sent me this one recently.... I'm reluctantly posting this due to the controversy surrounding the use of light bulbs as a heat source...
http://www.heatstick.com/_GlowWarm.htm
Doug

by **mikeschn** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:25 pm

That would certain solve the CO and Oxygen problems. Now all we need is a good source of electricity! :question:

by **Laredo** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:12 pm

wait a minute.

$27.95, before shipping????

For two clay pots, two clay saucers, a bolt, nuts, washers, and a foot of fan chain??

I think I just felt my head explode.

by **Elumia** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:36 pm

$27.95 = high Labor?

Another thought...

Since we all changed our bulbs to CF's should we change back in the winter to help heat the house?

Mark

by **doug hodder** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:54 am

When incandescents are outlawed, only outlaws will have incandescents!!! Doug

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