Coleman catalytic heaters

[Kisatchieman]

<P>Well, the&nbsp;smell finally went away after about 9 hours, which is when the propane ran out. I guess 9 hours on a tank isn't too bad, but somewhat short of the 14 hours that Coleman claims for the Sportcat.</P>

 

[Vern M]

<p>I have a Coleman catalytic heater. Have used it very little in the van, but it does and will heat it nicely down to the teens, it has been my observation. I have the hose to hook it to my propane tank that also rides on the trailer in winter situations. My biggest complaint about the catalytic is the build-up of moisture that comes with the catalytic process. It takes just too much fiddling with so I use one of two sizes of electric oil-filled (radiator style) heaters when AC is available and generally try to be south of the 40 degree isotherm when winter is upon us.</p>

 

[johnny_canuck]

<font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial">I find that the key to any condensation problem is to have proper&nbsp;ventilation&nbsp;and a fan to circulate the air. With the cold hitting the outside and the warm air inside it is always a problem.&nbsp;Similar&nbsp;to when you are sitting in a car. Years ago no matter that you did, the windows were always fogged up. My dad would tell us kids to stop breathing.&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/confused.gif"></font>