[007 or what]

have a look at this on e-bay.. it will keep everything toasty.........

type in airtronic on e-bay..

[S_RICHARDSON]

have you bought one may i ask??

[007 or what]

no but i once had one in my van and it was great

[Majestic]

Last year I used one of these,and it worked a treat.



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Large-Paraffin-Cold-Frame-Mini-Greenhouse-Heater-NEW_W0QQitemZ180043071841QQihZ008QQcategoryZ42153QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[pjulk]

John i was think about something like that but was a bit worried about having it on all night incase the van goes up in flames.

Does it make the inside of your van stink.

Paul

[geefree]

ebay.....


they a little bit costly  :

[pjulk]

have a look at this on e-bay.. it will keep everything toasty.........

type in airtronic on e-bay..

Just had a look they are Eberspacher heaters BT use these in some of there vans.

But i think they are a bit to expensive even second hand they cost a lot.

Paul

[craig jwc]

Have already posted on a different posting about these.

I have the small version and so far the van and water hasn't frozen.

It does make the van smell though. Drove around all day with the windows open and still had the smell there at the end of the day.

I think it's better than having an extension lead going from the house to the van though.

Craig

[Neil Williams]

Electric frost protector (the sort used in greenhouses). Only kicks in when the temperature hits freezing. Not expensive on electric and no day long smells.

[pjulk]

Electric is not an option for me as my van is parked in a car park out side our house and can't run an extension lead to that.

Paul

[matt]

i have a WEBASTO diesel heater, its german like the Eberspacher, its a 24V unit, BUT i have a 24 V - 12 V converter

all you need is a fuel source (many use go kart fuel tanks) and your ready to go

it came from a german specialist, he assured me it was working fine, ive just not fitted it yet

it was brought for my VW campervan, but as i dont use it int he winter it was a idea that will never be used

if any1 wants it, make me a offer, keep in mind they go for 150 - 200 quid on ebay

if no1 wants it, ebay here it comes

[Majestic]

Paul
It does smell a bit ,but you are not in the van all day .

[poleman]

Electric is not an option for me as my van is parked in a car park out side our house and can't run an extension lead to that.

Paul

ONLY 180W http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=43699 then get one of them power packs like this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&productId=180794&categoryId=31417

[pjulk]

Excellent thankyou andrew

Im going to order one of those.

Paul

[poleman]

Paul did you order one? as I have order my one myself and its on now to see how long it will last, I will report back and see how many hours I get out of the powerpack

Andy 

[pjulk]

Funny you should say that i ordered it yesterday.

Im going to get a powerpack from makros at the weekend as they were only about £29.00.

I also going to line the roof of my van to help keep the heat in as john bolton has on the other forum.

Paul

[poleman]

YES I am doing the same as JB, I am in the same boat as you, can not run a lead outside, so hoping this works, if not then all we can do is insulator everything in the van and hope for the best this winter

Andy     

[poleman]

Paul it only lasted one hour 

Andy

[Paul Coleman]

There doesn't seem to be a viable way around keeping a van from freezing without using mains or diesel or a portable parasene heater (fire risk??).  I would be interested in a solution to this conundrum but I don't think there is one.  To do it from a battery and keep it going much of the night you would need one that was far to heavy to lift in order to carry it in to recharge.  Maybe it would be possible to have a number of batteries connected up but they would need to be recharged after a night's use.  At the moment, I'm using old duvets but I don't think that would help on the coldest nights.  Some precautions to take would be to ensure hosereel and pole hose is drained (or taken inside).  Also, take any wet brushheads inside.  Insulating the pipework in the van would also be helpful as would covering the pump with anything good for insulating.  I know it's a pain but it seems to be the only way to ensure against a freeze up.  I am considering Eberspacher or similar but the cost is offputting.

[pjulk]

Paul it only lasted one hour

O .............  Good idea though.
Guess i will be able to find another use for it.