I was at the USGP at Indy the year this happened:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/19721/three-canadian-men-found-dead-at-indy/
not related to a propane heater but maybe you were referring to a different
incident.

Edward

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 7:18 AM, Mark Milby <obxmilby@gmail.com> wrote:

> *Danger Will Robinson! Danger!*
>
> I hope everyone is aware of the dangers of propane heaters indoors. Some
> are OK, most are not. I was at the F1 GP camping in Indy when the three
> guys died heating there camper with propane. It was an ugly scene.
>
> Be very careful, or better yet find another heat source.
>
> Mark
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 7:12 AM, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com
> >
> wrote:
>
> > I think I agree.  For size,  heat and propane consumption I'm going to
> > exchange it for the smaller one.
> >
> > Thanks for the input
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 15, 2016, 5:14 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > At the high setting of 9,000 BTU/hr, Don, the one you linked will use up
> a
> > pound bottle of gas in two hours and change.  The lower setting is around
> > 6,000 BTU/hr, should run around three and a half hours.  In my experience
> > as well as getting expensive quickly with the pound bottles, it would be
> > better in the van if the high setting were around 5-6000 BTU/hr and the
> low
> > setting half that.
> >
> > They make a smaller unit that stands on top of the bottle that Harry
> > Hoffman has been very pleased with in his van.  One setting, rated 3800
> > BTU/hr -- should go over five hours on a pound bottle.  However it would
> > need modification to be able to work with an external hose as it simply
> > screws to the bottle top.
> >
> > Michael, I think you'd be happier with either one of the smaller ones.
> >
> > Yrs,
> > d
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 3:56 AM, Michael McSwain <
> michaelmcswain@gmail.com
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> > I just bought the larger version with two burners,  but I'm thinking
> about
> > returning it in exchange for the smaller one.  Has the smaller version
> left
> > anyone wanting for more heat or does it seem to be adequate?
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 1, 2016, 10:42 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Don,
> > > I am fully in agreement with your choice of Mr Heater.  I have the
> Little
> > > Buddy heater; same principle as the bigger one, just smaller.  Works
> > > great.  ESPECIALLY in low humidity and low elevations like you are now
> > > dealing with in the Southern California deserts.  I was amazed and
> > thrilled
> > > first time I used it.
> > >
> > > Yes, the issues are getting rid of carbon monoxide and water vapor; a
> > > generous crack in the side windows, both sides, and a passage for stuff
> > to
> > > go out the vent upstairs, and you've got a nice, tidy, comfy little
> > Vanagon
> > > world.
> > > Word is that it fails above 7,000 feet....but that is not the situation
> > > where you are now, in the low desert.  Actually, I've never tried mine
> > > above 7,000 feet.  Like in the Eastern Sierras at late Spring or early
> > Fall.
> > >
> > > Yeah, pretty nice to be warm and comfy; my Little Buddy Heater from Mr
> > > Heater is packed and ready to go with a couple green propane cylinders
> > from
> > > Walmart, you know, the little ones.  Might go this weekend.  Vanagon
> > > comfort at its finest.
> > > The desert out there is starting to look mighty nice; couple more
> > > rainstorms and we are in good shape.
> > >
> > > RichSan Diego
> > >
> > >
> > >       From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
> > >  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >  Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 6:50 PM
> > >  Subject: Mr Heater
> > >
> > > I just came through a few days of cold weather in my tintop/westie...
> The
> > > wind howling, snow blowing at elevation, and cold rain elsewhere.  This
> > > trip, I have along a Mr. Heater, a catalytic propane unit that uses
> those
> > > small green propane  cylinders or  connects to a normal tank with a
> hose.
> > > I can't believe I've camped and traveled for so long without any real
> > > heat...
> > >   The heater gets the van comfortable in a few minutes, it has two
> temp.
> > > settings and a pilot light, a low O2 shutoff and a tip over switch.
> I've
> > > not timed how long the small cannisters will go.  Pretty compact when
> > using
> > > the small size propane, which tucks into the housing nicely.  These
> heat
> > > soundlessly, almost..  fairly reasonable.... I gave $60 + 20 for the
> hose
> > > to a bigger refillable tank.  Pretty cheesy construction, but it works
> > > great ..and no more diving right into a sleeping bag as soon as dinner
> > has
> > > cooked, to keep from freezing...
> > >     A thumbs up.
> > >
> > >
> > https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/395472-mr-heater-
> > portable-buddy-propane-heater.html?feedsource=3&gclid=Cj0KEQiAsf_
> > BBRDMpoOHw4aSq4QBEiQAPm7DL-2y2en3ABEpOhxnGay7WV5678qK_
> > u51FhG-6Cy1HdcaArlf8P8HAQ
> > >
> > > Sheesh, big link there.. sending by Android from the desert
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Mm
>