Advice on heating

[Crusty181]

We both prefer not to heat the van during the night. An arm chair expert recommended the Tontine branded doona, which we picked up for a budget no name equivalent cheap price at Kmart and its the warmest doona we've had. We have a property in Gippsland where the temps can get down to zero, and the Tontine is all we've ever used ... and I sleep very (very) light in the pajama department (theres a picture you'll never erase)

After my Coleman heater post, I looked online and discovered after a gazillion years Coleman no longer seem to make catalytic gas heaters. So if your interested in one, best jump onto it sooner rather than later

 

[Desert Rat]

not sure how much money you want to spend, how handy you are or if you think you need it again after this trip but here are a few options.
http://www.dieselheat.com.au/rv-heaters/webasto-portable-heater

http://www.dhgate.com/product/air-p...esel-gasoline/178294136.html#s1-1-1|200139442

http://www.dieselheatingaustralia.com/products-pricing/snugger-remote-sf2-diesel-heater/

or smoething like this if you really feel the cold

HOLY JEEZ,!! I think I'll just tell the wife and kids to "toughen up".

 

[Meanderthals]

HOLY JEEZ,!! I think I'll just tell the wife and kids to "toughen up".

Sprinkle a spoon of cement on their breakfast.

 

[Tricky]

I use a Coleman BlackCat catalytic gas heater ..... its apparently safe for indoor use, and it hasnt killed us yet. Runs off disposible canisters or a bottle, compact and puts out enough heat to take the edge of the chilly nights. The Coleman ProCat is the same principle but with a battery powered fan, but they are are a bit bulky

(I also replaced the Jayco smoke alarm in the van with CO detector)

.... it takes care of the cold, so i can enjoy the tonic without shivering

Interesting heating solution. Where did you get it and what was the cost?

 

[Crusty181]

Interesting heating solution. Where did you get it and what was the cost?

After being manufactured for a gazillion years, Ive since that post discovered that Coleman no longer manufacture either the Blackcat or Procat catalytic heaters. No reasons I can find, but they are now really hard to find and the few Ive seen on eBay have sold of more than the new price. The Blackcat was around $70, and the Procat I think around $130 ..... when you could get them