My Dad had one is his truck camper. It was scary and didn't have anywhere near as much output as a Suburban. The venting wasn't positive enough and you could get the exhaust going back inside.
We had a a catalytic heater in one van and it would be safer although even has less output.
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Originally Posted by TroySmith80
Anyone have any experience with the oooold school propane furnaces that did not use a fan? They are externally vented, and need no electricity, and only make as much noise as the flame makes (no fan).
I've never actually seen one but my dad says they were great for small campers. They are narrow and shallow but very tall. Because they're tall, the heated air escapes out the top and draws fresh air from down low along the floor. This heat cycle is why there is no fan required. Of course, if it's a large camper it won't warm as well, but in a van or pickup camper they're supposed to be great.
I love the idea of no noise and zero electrical draw. I may have a line on one locally but it's from the 1960s! I guess if it's not a pile of rust, i may still get it and give it a shot when i get around to that phase of my build.
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