With winter approaching and much talk about heat, I'm wondering about the benefits and problems of gas and propane heat. My understanding was that gas heaters were best for operating while driving, but not necessarily for while camping, due to potential exhaust buildup. I also thought that propane heaters, if vented (I assume these Propex heaters are vented, right?), were primarily for more or less continuous operation while camping. Relatively safe due to the vented design. But I thought they were not designed for operating while driving (not sure why). I'm thinking about a heater for heat while driving, first and foremost. While camping, I could make due with short-term heating (like in the morning, to entice me out of my sleeping bag). I don't really need continuous heat, though the wife would probably like that option if the same heat source is good for driving-around heat. So, is a Propex type heater good for all around driving and camping? Or should I look into a gas heater? BTW, my Westy doesn't have a propane tank now. I assume a tank would have to be added to the OUTSIDE of the van for safety. Wouldn't be safe inside, would it? <<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>> <<>> Don Geiger <<>> <<>> '80 Westy in NJ <<>> <<>> dgeiger@k2nesoft.com <<>> <<>> http://www.k2nesoft.com/~dgeiger <<>> <<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
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