Date:         Sat, 16 Nov 2002 22:01:55 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Winters in the van...
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20021115.222550.1372.0.wilden1@juno.com>
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On Fri, 15 Nov 2002, Stan Wilder wrote:

> Having used both Coleman Gas Catalytic heaters and Alcohol Catalytic
> heaters I've just got to say I don't trust them.

Just heard on the news today that two hunters were found dead in their
deer blind, apparently of CO poisoning.  The blind was small and made out
of wood, with practically no ventilation.  They were using a propane
heater.

I would *not* recommend using a non-ventilated propane heater in a
Vanagon, *especially* while asleep.  Even if you're awake, the initial
signs of CO poisoning are subtle, and like hypoxia and alcohol
intoxication the first thing to go is the judgement you need to realize
you're impaired.

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