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southtomids, link to the website is below, but the heater is not on the site, got a feeling this was just an offer that was happening in this shop.

http://www.greatoutdoorsdirect.co.uk/default.aspx

kev

Skatty, is this the type you were on about when you mentioned the canister type were prone to flareups?

I was thinking of just taking an electric fan heater.

Can anyone confirm if these are ok and if they would cause too much condensation....thats my only real worry!

Going next week and the nights have got colder so I reckon it'll be needed!!

I'll keep it stood on the table facing the middle of the tent and knowing the OH, it'll end up staying on most of the night.

Cheers all.

I can confirm that an electric fan heater is ok as we used one last week all night every night, it was a life saver, very cold and wet.  but make sure it is not near any leak's that occur.  i,e place it under a table at night. 

Just use your common sence when using electrical appliance's in the tent.

Tx all for the replies on the electric heater issue.

I've never had to use one before but I reckon we've seen the best of the weather now and Bude is looking "cool" next week.

I shall, as recommended, be weary of where I put it, and it has got a thermostat so I'll leave it on low just to take ther chill off as I'm sure you all know that when you wake up in the mortning it's usually quite warm in the tent anyway.

Tx again folks.

Is there more of a problem with condensation in tents with or without sigs? Ours is sewn in!

Thanks,

John+Maz

Heating large tents with gas or gas bottle heaters can be very expensive.........can't leave them on throughout the night - which is when you really need them!

I always take a fan heater and a timer - set it to click on and off throughout the night - keeps the tent and bedrooms lovely and warm, especially nice when you have those toilet trips in the 'wee' small hours........brrrr!

That's the beauty of pre-paid electricity..........luxury!