Mr Knoll makes a good point about the warmth provided by even a small
flame. I routinely light the inside of van with a couple small Dietz wick
lanterns (http://www.lanternnet.com/dietz.com.htm). One hung from the
accessory shelf next to the bench, the other from the poptop push-up bar.
Inexpensive to buy, cheap to run. The light provides a nice ambiance, and
the warmth is feelable. That's a word, isn't it? Feelable?

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR

On 10/30/2009 11:30 AM Al Knoll wrote:

> Dear BadKarma...
>
> You can buy one of those tall 'votive' candles.  The ones with pictures of
> various religious figures work well.  At night, light the candle.
> Surprisingly the warmth of the single candle will make a notable difference
> in the internal temperature of the van, even if stuck.  Also provides as a
> side benefit, some light, and who knows maybe good fortune or divine
> intervention in your predicament.  I prefer plain red.  Having Nuestra Madre
> de Guadalupe watching me is not particularly attractive.  Your situation may
> be different.
>
> Pensionerd.
>