Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping under canvas
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: All about heating! Post Reply Post New Topic
21/9/2013 at 8:48pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Outwell Nevada M
View piratecamper's Profile View Profile   Reply to piratecamper Reply   Quote piratecamper Quote  
Joined: 07/10/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   15

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Self confessed glamper here with a couple of questions!

Firstly tent heating? For past few years we have been using a fan heater, is this what other people are using? I was wondering about an oil filled radiator setup, does anyone use these and do they work??

Also I recently ordered a microswitch tap from eBay having only ordered a single cold tap, when a mixer tap arrived I want going to complain but now it's got me thinking! I have a aquaroll setup with a submersible pump on a cold feed but am wondering if I can get a warm/hot feed?

I have seen some 12v water elements on eBay also the gas heater from Kampa and am wondering if anyone has any solutions/experience?

Thanks
Tom


21/9/2013 at 9:20pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
 Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
View dk168's Profile View Profile   Reply to dk168 Reply   Quote dk168 Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9596
Tent Reviews:   6

Site Reviews Total: 56
Site Reviews 2024: 9  
Site Reviews 2023: 9  
Site Reviews 2022: 8  
Site Reviews 2021: 9  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 45
Site Nights 2023: 47
Site Nights 2022: 46
Site Nights 2021: 34
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I use a fan heater.

Although oil filled radiator is silent during use, it is not as effective as warming up a large space in a short time as a fan heater.

If space allows, I could be tempted to get an oil filled radiator, however, that would be a bit OTT to carry 2 heaters when I can only use one at a time, IMHO.

DK

-------------
* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *


21/9/2013 at 11:34pm
 Location: The Only Location is Essex!
 Outfit: Outwell Harrier XL
View Macadoodle's Profile View Profile   Reply to Macadoodle Reply   Quote Macadoodle Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   36
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I too have a fan heater, and it was more than enough to warm up a seven berth tent this summer. It even has a safety switch on the bottom, so of it falls over then it cuts out. Think I got it from Argos.
DK is right about the oil filled rads. They're the sort of thing you leave on constantly, rather than giving a quick blast of warm air, as fan heaters do. The fan heater will cost more to run, but then I don't know any campsites that charge per watt!

-------------
Summer 2011 - Clippesby Hall, Norfolk
Summer 2012 - Clippesby Hall, Norfolk
Summer 2013 - Wareham Forest, Dorset
Summer 2014 - Clippesby Hall, Norfolk
Summer 2015 - Clippesby Hall, Norfolk


22/9/2013 at 7:33am
 Location: Northamptonshire
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 500 5
View scuba-doo's Profile View Profile   Reply to scuba-doo Reply   Quote scuba-doo Quote  
Joined: 04/8/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   35

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Just got back from 5 nights near Great Yarmouth and we used an Argos fan heater a couple of times to take the chill off in the morning and evening. We also ran it to get rid of the condensation the morning we packed up. As already said it provides instant heat.


22/9/2013 at 10:42am
 Location: Scotland.
 Outfit: Conway Camargue Lots of Vangos. .
View Valk_scot's Profile View Profile   Reply to Valk_scot Reply   Quote Valk_scot Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   14547
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

As a self confessed minimalist glamper I have a couple of old thin cashmere jumpers to use as a base layer and hand knitted pure wool socks to keep my feet warm. Other woolly knitted garments as required, you can't beat wool for warmth. These probably cost x10 what a fan heater would when you're talking about a family but it's considerably more effective to keep your body warm than try to heat the air up inside a thin uninsulated plastic bag. So instead of thinking about a second heater, why not get some good thermal undies instead?


Advertisement



22/9/2013 at 1:54pm
 Location: Sunny Suffolk (West)
 Outfit: inflatable dome Palamos6 frame tent
View Tynxuk's Profile View Profile   Reply to Tynxuk Reply   Quote Tynxuk Quote  
Joined: 11/8/2011

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2395
Tent Reviews:   4

Site Reviews Total: 16
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I'm sure I read somewhere about a heater that heats objects but not the air maybe an infrared heater? it looks like most electric patio heaters are infrared, anyone with experience of these?


23/9/2013 at 8:45pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Outwell Nevada M
View piratecamper's Profile View Profile   Reply to piratecamper Reply   Quote piratecamper Quote  
Joined: 07/10/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   15

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Think they are infra red heaters?



24/9/2013 at 5:40am
 Location: West Midlands
 Outfit: Bailey
View bluenosewidow's Profile View Profile   Reply to bluenosewidow Reply   Quote bluenosewidow Quote  
Joined: 09/5/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   799
Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Which heater is best if you haven't got EHU? I want to get in an autumn camp (not sure where yet)and want something to take the chill off first thing in the morning and last thing at night.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














11319 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder