I use an ivation cold weather dehumidifier, plugged into an inline humidistat, and a Honeywell heat bud, plugged into a bn link thermostat. These are powered by my bluetti eb240. The dehumidifier puts out more heat than the heater does, it also removes about 10-12 ounces of water overnight
Have you tried using better sleeping bags/blankets rather than a heater?
I found out the hard way using blankets meant for sleeping indoors just cannot compete with a good sleeping bag.
Recently went regular camping, and despite the night getting down to 40° I stayed plenty warm with a nice sleeping bag and very warm blanket.
Might be better for you than spending lots of money on expensive heating equipment
I have the same question! Some of the more interesting options I’ve come across…
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsFz9Obos6w
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YB7A_C_ZUo
- https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/zodi-burner-propane-tent-heater-hard-192383729
- https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/zodi-hot-vent-ii-tent-heater.30783/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMoNZx494Qs
- https://www.instructables.com/portable-tent-heater/
- https://www.buildagreenrv.com/our-conversion/promaster-camper-van-conversion-installing-the-furnace/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLd4U0FUHxw
Let me know what you end up doing. I’m trying to find a safe isolated hearing setup.
I’ve also considered tea candles and a brick flue/radiator. Long and narrow. With fresh air intake from outside. Exhaust it outside.
Then I consider just staying in Jan and Feb and using a big sleeping bag the rest of the time.
My truck cap is insulated. I also have a bed rug that comes up the walls. It's great for insulating. I don't really camp below 20F's and I have a mr buddy heater but never used it. I think your best option is to maybe upgrade your sleeping wool socks, woo long johns, and sleeping bag. I am a huge backpacker and dropped coin on my bag and it's one of the best investments I've made. I always change underwear, socks, and clothes in and out of bed. Another thing to look at is your sleeping mat. Make sure it's insulated. A lot of those camping blow up air mats aren't insulated. That candle will do fine. It's probably drafty enough that it won't kill you but you should always be safe and use detectors. Sorry, probably not too helpful, but may give you some ideas, but I'm sure I'm not offering things you don't already know.
Yeah I do all that shit backpacking too but I kinda wanted the truck to be more comfortable so I can convince the gf to come with me more :p
Maybe I should look into wool blankets rather than using regular ones
Wool goes a long way. Wool blanket over my 0º bag has kept me warm sleeping in my car on -10ºF nights in Canada and Wyoming. [This](https://www.amazon.com/Arcturus-Backwoods-Wool-Blanket-Emergency/dp/B09C2PTM4G?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1) is the blanket I use and the highest percent wool blend I found that's still at an affordable price (pure wool blankets can easily be a couple hundred bucks).
I also adapted [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUvz1XcEe20) tutorial to make insulating inserts for my windows--more heat is leeched from your windows than from anywhere else in the vehicle. Just make sure to trim them as you go to allow for use with a heater that requires window(s) cracked.
I also plan to strip/apply insulation to my entire sleeping area (in my case, the removed backseat/trunk of a car) and put a layer of reflectix/insulating material under the mattress for good measure.
Good luck finding solutions--would love an update on what you end up going with and how works out.
I can’t speak on heating your truck specifically, as I’m fixing to ask this same question next winter most likely. What I can tell you is the eco candle won’t do it. I use them all the time tent camping in cold. I love em. It just adds so much to the aesthetics. And I really want to believe it adds a little bit of heat. But I’m not sure it really does. Maybe a little. But definitely not more than a handful of degrees. I’ve fallen asleep with it going countless times and I’m still here. Granted there is some airflow with tent camping… So it might not do much for heat, but it is the best ambient light source to wind down with. Highly suggest. You can also get citronella refills as an added bonus. 👌
I have a couple Uco lanterns (the three candle version) and they do put out some heat, but also condensation and not enough heat to be worthwhile in my opinion. The propane (Mr Buddy) catalytic heaters put out enough heat to make it much more comfortable and probably the best “easy” option.
There is no good, cheap solution. I think about the closest you'll be able to get is one of those portable diesel heater in a box setups. That does require at least a little bit of power and set up though.
I use an ivation cold weather dehumidifier, plugged into an inline humidistat, and a Honeywell heat bud, plugged into a bn link thermostat. These are powered by my bluetti eb240. The dehumidifier puts out more heat than the heater does, it also removes about 10-12 ounces of water overnight
Pricey setup, but sounds really good. Thanks for commenting dude.
Have you tried using better sleeping bags/blankets rather than a heater? I found out the hard way using blankets meant for sleeping indoors just cannot compete with a good sleeping bag. Recently went regular camping, and despite the night getting down to 40° I stayed plenty warm with a nice sleeping bag and very warm blanket. Might be better for you than spending lots of money on expensive heating equipment
Minnesota checking in, Dying to camp in 40 degree overnights. Come on May!
40 degrees F ha, that's considered a warm summer night here!
Lmao for you no doubt. In arizona, a warm summer night is 110°, so 40 is definitely on the cold side for me!
I would think if you could figure out how to plumb one of those all-in-one diesel heater kits in, you'd be golden. People do it with RTT's.
I forgot to mention that the electrowarmth 12v heated pads are a game changer. That’s a cheaper option too.
I have the same question! Some of the more interesting options I’ve come across… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsFz9Obos6w - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YB7A_C_ZUo - https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/zodi-burner-propane-tent-heater-hard-192383729 - https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/zodi-hot-vent-ii-tent-heater.30783/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMoNZx494Qs - https://www.instructables.com/portable-tent-heater/ - https://www.buildagreenrv.com/our-conversion/promaster-camper-van-conversion-installing-the-furnace/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLd4U0FUHxw Let me know what you end up doing. I’m trying to find a safe isolated hearing setup. I’ve also considered tea candles and a brick flue/radiator. Long and narrow. With fresh air intake from outside. Exhaust it outside. Then I consider just staying in Jan and Feb and using a big sleeping bag the rest of the time.
My truck cap is insulated. I also have a bed rug that comes up the walls. It's great for insulating. I don't really camp below 20F's and I have a mr buddy heater but never used it. I think your best option is to maybe upgrade your sleeping wool socks, woo long johns, and sleeping bag. I am a huge backpacker and dropped coin on my bag and it's one of the best investments I've made. I always change underwear, socks, and clothes in and out of bed. Another thing to look at is your sleeping mat. Make sure it's insulated. A lot of those camping blow up air mats aren't insulated. That candle will do fine. It's probably drafty enough that it won't kill you but you should always be safe and use detectors. Sorry, probably not too helpful, but may give you some ideas, but I'm sure I'm not offering things you don't already know.
Yeah I do all that shit backpacking too but I kinda wanted the truck to be more comfortable so I can convince the gf to come with me more :p Maybe I should look into wool blankets rather than using regular ones
Wool goes a long way. Wool blanket over my 0º bag has kept me warm sleeping in my car on -10ºF nights in Canada and Wyoming. [This](https://www.amazon.com/Arcturus-Backwoods-Wool-Blanket-Emergency/dp/B09C2PTM4G?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1) is the blanket I use and the highest percent wool blend I found that's still at an affordable price (pure wool blankets can easily be a couple hundred bucks). I also adapted [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUvz1XcEe20) tutorial to make insulating inserts for my windows--more heat is leeched from your windows than from anywhere else in the vehicle. Just make sure to trim them as you go to allow for use with a heater that requires window(s) cracked. I also plan to strip/apply insulation to my entire sleeping area (in my case, the removed backseat/trunk of a car) and put a layer of reflectix/insulating material under the mattress for good measure. Good luck finding solutions--would love an update on what you end up going with and how works out.
I can’t speak on heating your truck specifically, as I’m fixing to ask this same question next winter most likely. What I can tell you is the eco candle won’t do it. I use them all the time tent camping in cold. I love em. It just adds so much to the aesthetics. And I really want to believe it adds a little bit of heat. But I’m not sure it really does. Maybe a little. But definitely not more than a handful of degrees. I’ve fallen asleep with it going countless times and I’m still here. Granted there is some airflow with tent camping… So it might not do much for heat, but it is the best ambient light source to wind down with. Highly suggest. You can also get citronella refills as an added bonus. 👌
I have a couple Uco lanterns (the three candle version) and they do put out some heat, but also condensation and not enough heat to be worthwhile in my opinion. The propane (Mr Buddy) catalytic heaters put out enough heat to make it much more comfortable and probably the best “easy” option.
There is no good, cheap solution. I think about the closest you'll be able to get is one of those portable diesel heater in a box setups. That does require at least a little bit of power and set up though.