Dangers of heating in a confined space

[robcaz]

Hi all,

With the first cold snap of the year comes a reminder to the dangers of using heating in a confined space. Please use extreme caution when using gas, dual fuel & kerosene heaters or even stoves for that matter, inside an enclosed area such as a tent, camper trailer or caravan to keep warm on a cold night camping.

Please make sure you have all windows open so the fumes will not build up. Carbon monoxide is formed whenever any carbon-based substance, which is most substances, is burned with an inadequate supply of air. Even when there is adequate air, carbon monoxide is produced if the burning reaction is only partly complete.

DO NOT USE A GAS HEATER IN THE TENT AREA WHILE SLEEPING

More on this subject can be found in the tech tips pages at http://www.campertrailers.org/heater_dangers.htm

Talking about the cold..... an article on dressing for the outdoors by Mark Eddy can be found at http://www.campertrailers.org/outdoor_dressing.htm

[SaggaFJ]

First mod I'm making to my trailer is a fire extinguisher right by the kitchen!
Have seen some photos of camper trailers that have been burnt to the ground!

[robcaz]

Always a good move with plenty of canvas around. You will find an excellent article of the different types of fire extinguishers by Mike Sargeant on the tech tips page http://www.campertrailers.org/extinguisher.htm