heaters on a timer

[Hiker]

I saw something about a propane heater you can set to come on for 15 minuets every hour, but I can't find it again....   Does anyone know of any heater with such an option?  I want to find something that will keep my van semi warm while i'm at work and not in the van, then i can turn it up when I am back in it..  I may be asking for a lot to find something like this....

 

[John61CT]

Thermostat you can set very low would be better.

Also remote start is available, either designed for just a few yards away inside the house, or via text message if in an area covered by cellphone signals.

Maybe something like Propex HS2211 can be adapted, but as far as mfg-supported options have only noticed on Webasto / Espar style "parking heaters", usually fueled off your vehicle's tanks.

Don't expect to get this level of functionality at a low price.

 

[John61CT]

Some are hydronic, tie into the cooling loop, provide HWS free from waste engine heat, use radiators to heat the space.

Very good for engines to be warmed up before cranking, not just for arctic region diesels.

 

[highdesertranger]

what is HWS? I am going to start deleting posts with abbreviations and no definition. highdesertranger

 

[bonvanroulez]

"I am going to start deleting posts with abbreviations and no definition."

Where's the Thank You button!

*applauds*

 

[tx2sturgis]

LOL.



(ooops...somebody SPANK ME!)

 

[John61CT]

really? Hot Water Supply (or Service)

 

[maki2]

you sure did get yourself into some hot water using initials   ...when in doubt spell it out..

 

[RoamerRV428]

stamp out initials in posts for us dummies that can't figure it out
YKWIM?

 

[Hiker]

Thank you all for your input, I'm going to do some research on what some of your posted. I'm waiting till spring to buy my van so I can avoid the winter but I'll need to have it figured out and a system in place by then.. I may have misunderstood what I saw about the kind of heater i'm looking for, but i'm not giving up hope yet!

 

[Hiker]

I imagine if I insulate the living hell out of my van, using a heater that only throws off a little heat over time may be enough....

 

[highdesertranger]

yes spell it out. is it so hard to spell it out once? I am not talking about common things like BTW, LOL, AFAIK or ones that are spelled out in "tips and tricks" as PM, MOD, OP, etc. I am talking about ones that newbies have no clue what they are and when you look them up on the internet there are 10, 20, 50 different meanings. so yes please spell it out once in the thread. I have not deleted a thing yet but having to keep asking to spell it out gets old and one day I will just delete it if I know the poster has been warned. highdesertranger

 

[Weight]

Or the ones made-up on the spot with only the poster knowing the meaning. Thanks HDR.

I was nestled in my insulated van during a cold and snowy day. Condensation and stupid heat from a Mr Buddy type non-thermostat heater left me damp, and colder. So the last few days have been spent installing a Suburban RV Propane Heater with a thermostat. It is a struggle, scary holes to drill, and pipes to route. But it will be worth the troubles.

 

[Trebor English]

I imagine if I insulate the living hell out of my van, using a heater that only throws off a little heat over time may be enough....

Since people exhale a lot of water ventilation is necessary.  For use in houses:  
"heat exchanger absorbs heat from the warm air that is being discharged outside to heat the incoming air"  
https://www.homedepot.com/p/VENTS-U...ntilator-Unit-for-5-in-Duct-HRV-60s/205451507  
It is not likely practical in a vehicle without shore power for the fan motor.
The 63 cubic feet per minute speed will completely change the air in my minivan (about 200 cubic feet) every 3 minutes.  However, a similar product sized correctly, could reduce your humidity without needing a lot of heat.

 

[Hiker]

Since people exhale a lot of water ventilation is necessary.  For use in houses:  
"heat exchanger absorbs heat from the warm air that is being discharged outside to heat the incoming air"  
https://www.homedepot.com/p/VENTS-U...ntilator-Unit-for-5-in-Duct-HRV-60s/205451507  
It is not likely practical in a vehicle without shore power for the fan motor.
The 63 cubic feet per minute speed will completely change the air in my minivan (about 200 cubic feet) every 3 minutes.  However, a similar product sized correctly, could reduce your humidity without needing a lot of heat.

Great info thank you!  I'm going to do more research into it.  I may end up having to buy the van this month and build it throughout the winter.. :/