My van has a generator....2000w heater?

[Sasnak]

Im brainstorming if a heater like this could be safely mounted in a van.

• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Type[/font]: Wall/Ceiling Mounted
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Color[/font]: Black
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Length[/font]: 44"
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Width[/font]: 8.5"
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Height[/font]: 3.5"
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Fuel Type[/font]: Electric
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Heat Output[/font]: 6,824 BTUs
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Coverage Area[/font]: 64 sq. ft.
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Assembly Required[/font]: Required
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Item Weight[/font]: 19.8 lbs.
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Total Watts[/font]: 2000 Watts
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Grade[/font]: Commercial | Residential
  
• [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Heat Method[/font]: Infrared

My van has a Gasoline Onan 2.8 generator with resonator pipe underneath the van . I like the idea of a ceiling/wall mount electric heater. If needed I’d blast the generator a few times in the night for warmth. I currently have the standard little 1500w heater. It works but if I run the generator I might as well get the most heat I can. Is this worth pursuing?

 

[highdesertranger]

it will work as long as the generator is running. I hope you aren't planning on parking close to anybody. highdesertranger

 

[Gypsy Freedom]

i dont recommend it. counting on starting a generator in the middle of the night to run the heater a bit will likely be just a hassle. not to mention the chance of really alienating anyone camping around you. many camp areas and campgrounds have quiet times that do not permit running the generator in the night

my recommendation is only rely on electric heat if you are going to be plugged in.

i highly recommend to look at actual fuels, like propane, diesel or something else that burns if you need to keep warm and cant plug into grid power

 

[B and C]

It's only a gain of 500 watts. Unless plugged into shore power, a propane or diesel furnace vented to the outside is the way to go.