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Subject:Re: [ was Winter heating - now new Coleman heater]
From:Karl F. Bloss
Date:Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:16:55 -0500

> I think that depends on other things too... like the climate you are
> camped in... I have found Zero problem with condensation on cold nights in
> the desert.

The water is produced by the combustion, not condensed from existing air.  So
if you have good ventilation, in a desert climate you'll have no problems.  If
you keep you van shut tight (i.e. top down), you'll still get condensation.
You might not care since the next morning it'll all evaporate quickly.

However, those in already humid climates won't appreciate the additional water
that starts to mold everything.

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 190K miles
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