Not sure about the Butane fumes Vic, probably more like Oxygen depletion I reckon.
I have a small Butane heater and more than likely being using for a short time each morning in the very near future but ALWAYS with good ventilation and never while asleep.
You would have to wonder if they decided life wasn't worth it anymore. I think most people are aware of the dangers of small Butane/Gas heaters these days.
Vic41 said
10:46 AM Jul 26, 2014
It seems to happen with different types of fuel heaters Doug during winter, because it's cold some block ventilation vents ect.
We had a case in WA in a campervan that was attributed to a gas fridge burnt gases, they had blocked all vents etc.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 26th of July 2014 10:56:08 AM
bronnie said
12:31 PM Jul 26, 2014
That is tragic....
barina said
01:46 PM Jul 26, 2014
Very sad story... I was wondering about one of these type of heaters for the MH like Dougwe just to take the edge off but with an open door and only morning / daytime and never at night or while asleep.
Dougwe said
01:50 PM Jul 26, 2014
Judy, just a window open is enough. I don't open the door of the Avan, brrrrrrrr.
In your case maybe the driver window open a little and a back one on the opposite side should be plenty.
barina said
01:52 PM Jul 26, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Judy, just a window open is enough. I don't open the door of the Avan, brrrrrrrr.
In your case maybe the driver window open a little and a back one on the opposite side should be plenty.
Thanks Doug ok will check them out then maybe I could have some escapes over the winter....
Dougwe said
02:56 PM Jul 26, 2014
Judy, I should have mentioned that I also have a small 5 fin column heater that can be safely on all night for when I have 240v available. I didn't bring it this time, just the Butane one. I will of course have it with me all the time in the very near future.
Mousey said
03:06 PM Jul 26, 2014
sad that young people have nowhere to live only young its wrong
barina said
03:15 PM Jul 26, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Judy, I should have mentioned that I also have a small 5 fin column heater that can be safely on all night for when I have 240v available. I didn't bring it this time, just the Butane one. I will of course have it with me all the time in the very near future.
I was looking at one this morning at Masters they had both The butane and the column and I did wonder how one would go......good thought thanks Doug
Cloak said
04:25 PM Jul 26, 2014
I had to practically beg a mate to leave a window open on his camper while using his little butane heater.
So far so good but I must say I'm very opposed to the things....
Judie and I would be devastated if something happened to him because of this...
barina said
05:29 PM Jul 26, 2014
Cloak wrote:
I had to practically beg a mate to leave a window open on his camper while using his little butane heater.
So far so good but I must say I'm very opposed to the things....
Judie and I would be devastated if something happened to him because of this...
I would only consider with windows and I always have 1 or 2 vents open as well and never at night just the mornings in winter the van is ok once sun comes up just freezing in the mornings.....you are right to be cautious ...Thanks
aussie_paul said
05:25 PM Jul 27, 2014
We were in Aldi last week and noticed they still had some Carbon Monoxide detectors left. We bought one and I mounted it in the van the day before this terrible event.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 27th of July 2014 05:31:58 PM
leevin said
10:52 PM Jul 27, 2014
We won't have heaters or electric blankets in the Caravan.
We still cuddle after all these years.
barina said
09:18 AM Jul 28, 2014
aussie_paul wrote:
We were in Aldi last week and noticed they still had some Carbon Monoxide detectors left. We bought one and I mounted it in the van the day before this terrible event.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 27th of July 2014 05:31:58 PM
I bought these also 1 for the Mh and 1 for the house as well......
glassies said
10:39 AM Jul 28, 2014
We have installed the diesel heater in our van and its so warm have yet to give it a good run of course
But weve tested it and its amazing cost about 700
Couple and dog die in car near Ballarat.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-26/pair-found-dead-with-their-dog-inside-car-near-ballarat/5625760
I have a small Butane heater and more than likely being using for a short time each morning in the very near future but ALWAYS with good ventilation and never while asleep.
You would have to wonder if they decided life wasn't worth it anymore. I think most people are aware of the dangers of small Butane/Gas heaters these days.
It seems to happen with different types of fuel heaters Doug during winter, because it's cold some block ventilation vents ect.
We had a case in WA in a campervan that was attributed to a gas fridge burnt gases, they had blocked all vents etc.
-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 26th of July 2014 10:56:08 AM
Very sad story... I was wondering about one of these type of heaters for the MH like Dougwe just to take the edge off but with an open door and only morning / daytime and never at night or while asleep.
In your case maybe the driver window open a little and a back one on the opposite side should be plenty.
Thanks Doug ok will check them out then maybe I could have some escapes over the winter....
I was looking at one this morning at Masters they had both The butane and the column and I did wonder how one would go......good thought thanks Doug
So far so good but I must say I'm very opposed to the things....
Judie and I would be devastated if something happened to him because of this...
I would only consider with windows and I always have 1 or 2 vents open as well and never at night just the mornings in winter the van is ok once sun comes up just freezing in the mornings.....you are right to be cautious ...Thanks
We were in Aldi last week and noticed they still had some Carbon Monoxide detectors left. We bought one and I mounted it in the van the day before this terrible event.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 27th of July 2014 05:31:58 PM
We still cuddle after all these years.
I bought these also 1 for the Mh and 1 for the house as well......
But weve tested it and its amazing cost about 700