Another heater option.

[witoke]

I found this when looking for a boat heater. I can definitely see one of these mounted in a wood-panneled van, vented through the roof. I don't think it could be made to work with a pop-top though unfortunately.

http://www.blakes-lavac-taylors.co.uk/taylors_079k.htm

[Viejo]

From the web site:

"Made of robust, high quality constructions and versatile performance. "

"The heaters is externally vented and bulkhead mounted."

I hope these guys are making money with their heaters. They'll sure as hell never make a penny writing English prose.
Chinglish Lives!

[Nomadcat]

It actually looks kind of cool, although that last line about a "minimum flue height of 1.1 meters" makes me visualize a strange-looking chimney coming up the side of my van.

some photos here. interesting site, actually:

http://www.spiritburner.com/fusion/show ... /post/new/

[charlie56]

Originally Posted by Viejo

From the web site:
I hope these guys are making money with their heaters. They'll sure as hell never make a penny writing English prose.
Chinglish Lives!

Can someone explain in Americanish what the heck a "self pricking" heater is?

[witoke]

Tempted as I am to wander into the nether regions, I'll play this straight: stoves like this have a little jet in the burner through which the pressurized fuel travels to be ignited. Self-pricking stoves have a little automatic cleaning wire that ensures the orifice does not clog with soot, grit etc. It's usually activated and withdrawn as you open the valve.

[daveb]

Similar to the Svea stoves. My old 123 stove doesn't have the self cleaning tip but the newer ones did. The heater seems more like it's built for a boat cabin. I also can't get past the exhaust but it sure is cool looking. I like it. As well as the stoves work, I'll bet those things work great.