Someone told us it was their propane heater. Obviously they where wrong.

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 4:27 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
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>> Mm
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