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Persongallus23
28/2/2011 at 11:43am
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Hi all,

I've recently bought a 2010 Pathfinder and I'm busy scheduling lots of trips throughout this year (can't wait !)

I've been looking at a heater for cooler trips/night time(as our pathfinder doesn't have one fitted). Does any one have any recommendations ? Elec vs Gas ?

We've three kids (3months, 2yrs, 6yrs) so I was concerned about safety and placement...


Personcampinkev
28/2/2011 at 11:54am
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I fitted a kitchen plinth heater in to the front of one of my seats looks nice and tidy plus nothing to trip over and if your on electric why use your gas


Personjohnjory
28/2/2011 at 11:55am
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I use a combination of a small 600w oil filled radiator (DeLonghi Bambino) and a low powered 850w/1500w fan heater that I got from B&Q.


Persongallus23
28/2/2011 at 12:27pm
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Hey thanks for the prompt replies. I'll take a look at both those options. I assume they both heat the cabin effectively....


Personcampinkev
28/2/2011 at 1:04pm
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Fan heater is best its instant heat cannot be knocked over like the radiator style heater


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PersonJan P
28/2/2011 at 4:43pm
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We prefer a fan heater but the oil filled rads are silent at night.

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Personfoxylady2
28/2/2011 at 5:30pm
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We have also fitted a plinth heater think B&Q have them on offer at the mo for £24 and it comes with a remote control.


Personfoxylady2
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We have also fitted a plinth heater think B&Q have them on offer at the mo for £24 and it comes with a remote control.


PersonOwayne
28/2/2011 at 6:13pm
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We had a fan heater in our cruiser, and with it being thermostatically controlled it kept us lovely and snug.. got plinth heater in the Cardinal and not tried it yet.

 

AndyP


Personpathwalker
28/2/2011 at 7:13pm
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we use a cheap fan heater for the day or a quick boost of heat when we get back in after an evening out, then a oil filled radiator for overnight. The lowest cost ones from Argos do a brilliant job.


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we got the £18 fan heater from Argos.  It turns round as it works and cuts out if knocked over so safe round the kids though if you are handy the plinth option may be best with little kids around. 


PersonPaulDG
28/2/2011 at 8:15pm
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Quote: I've been looking at a heater for cooler trips/night time(as our pathfinder doesn't have one fitted). Does any one have any recommendations ? Elec vs Gas ?

Just the obvious that if you go for an electric heater, you'll be restricting your cold conditions camping to sites with EHU.

That may not be a problem for you (it wouldn't for us, we'd never camp without EHU), but it is an issue for some people.

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PersonHowieG
28/2/2011 at 9:11pm
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Quote: Originally posted by gallus23 on 28/2/2011
Hi all,

I've recently bought a 2010 Pathfinder and I'm busy scheduling lots of trips throughout this year (can't wait !)

I've been looking at a heater for cooler trips/night time(as our pathfinder doesn't have one fitted). Does any one have any recommendations ? Elec vs Gas ?

We've three kids (3months, 2yrs, 6yrs) so I was concerned about safety and placement...


I did this last year. I did find that to fit the standard Pennine fitted Smith's SS2EW plinth heater it was necessary to enlarge the opening of the small cupboard under the oven. Rather irritating really, but only about 5 minutes work with a router resting on a block of wood.

Photos of all of this and the end result are here:
Close up of Opening
Heater and opening
End Result

I ran the cable into the cupboard under the sink and then into the 240V socket there. You'll need to check earth continuity is ok. Heater is about £100 online. The end result is the same as the factory fit heater option. I think Pennine charge about £300+ for the same result.


PersonLobeyDosser
28/2/2011 at 10:21pm
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Our 2007 Pathfinder has a fan heater built in below the cooker and it is ideal for taking the chill off in the early mornings, however it is not something we would leave on overnight.

A;- It is too noisey
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B;- With two wee dogs, I would be scared that they could get burnt if they lay down in front of the heater when we were not watching them.

We have a small 600w Oil Filled Radiator which is thermostatically controlled and is safe to use with the dogs. Yes it does get hot but anyone would need to be touching it for some time before it would burn them.

These are heavier than a fire but their advantages outweigh their disadvantages.



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Persongallus23
01/3/2011 at 7:59am
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Thanks everyone. That plinth heater looks very neat HowieG. I'll take a look at BnQ and the oil filled RAD options.



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