Are LP indoor lamps still used?

[KATOOM]

Just thinking about ways to conserve battery reserve..... I was wondering if anyone still uses or retrofits LP indoor lamps in their RV? Seems like it might be a worthy addition but thought I'd get a more worldly perspective first. :B

[pnichols]

Chris Bryant wrote:
Or something like this direct vent model

Chris,

That propane heater in your link looks like just the ticket for outside-vented safe propane RV heating without electric power! It doesn't need to have it's pilot manually lit with a match, either ... unlike my old Chinook propane heater!

[pnichols]

06Fargo wrote:
Pondering a spot for one of these for above freezing conditions:

No electric propane heat

That unit's description says it has an electric blower ... unless I'm interpreting it wrong?

[KATOOM]

pnichols wrote:
I know this is a dicussion about the old propane interior lights - one of which we had on the dinette wall in our 1969 Chinook Class C chassis-mount RV - but our old Chinook also had another outstanding RV appliance I wish you could still get: A propane furnace with no fan and with all air supply and venting from/to the outside. It just somehow radiated heat into the interior in complete safety with no battery power required. I had to light it's pilot light whenever we used it, however.

Anyone know where to buy these type RV propane furnaces anymore - to go along with propane lights?

Have you heard about these Cat Heaters? I just installed one, except I paid more than this because I didnt know Amazon had them. http://www.amazon.com/Camco-57341-Olympian-Wave-6-Catalytic/dp/B000BV01CK/ref=pd_sim_auto_2

[D_E_Bishop]

KATOOM wrote:

Bucky Badger wrote:
Fish house supply still sells them
http://www.fishhousesupply.com/lpaccessories.htm

At the best price I've seen them too. Thanks.

That looks just like the one in the current RV Supply catalog I mentioned earlier. Amazing price.

[mpierce]

Had one in our '64 Airstream. Really loved that lamp. You can get HD mantles too, that last better. Coleman ones break almost every time you move.

Wish I could put on in my Voltage, but I do not see a place I would like to mount it.

[mpierce]

Wet Coast wrote:
there is a gotcha, OP mentioned condensation.

For every 20 lbs. of propane, one gets 30 lbs. of water vapour. That vapour will condense and be inside that closed container, your unit.
Great if you are in the Yukon and need some humidity!

Remember though, that a 20lb bottle of propane would run one of these little lights for months if used a few hours a night.

[Chris_Bryant]

Or something like this direct vent model

[noteven]

pnichols wrote:
I know this is a dicussion about the old propane interior lights - one of which we had on the dinette wall in our 1969 Chinook Class C chassis-mount RV - but our old Chinook also had another outstanding RV appliance I wish you could still get: A propane furnace with no fan and with all air supply and venting from/to the outside. It just somehow radiated heat into the interior in complete safety with no battery power required. I had to light it's pilot light whenever we used it, however.

Anyone know where to buy these type RV propane furnaces anymore - to go along with propane lights?

Pondering a spot for one of these for above freezing conditions:

No electric propane heat

[pnichols]

I know this is a dicussion about the old propane interior lights - one of which we had on the dinette wall in our 1969 Chinook Class C chassis-mount RV - but our old Chinook also had another outstanding RV appliance I wish you could still get: A propane furnace with no fan and with all air supply and venting from/to the outside. It just somehow radiated heat into the interior in complete safety with no battery power required. I had to light it's pilot light whenever we used it, however.

Anyone know where to buy these type RV propane furnaces anymore - to go along with propane lights?

[pkunk]

If someone wants one, PM me

[KATOOM]

Bucky Badger wrote:
Fish house supply still sells them
http://www.fishhousesupply.com/lpaccessories.htm

At the best price I've seen them too. Thanks.

[Bucky_Badger]

KATOOM wrote:
Thanks everyone. So I guess they're still being used.....in rare applications since it seems there's people out there who fear such devices. 😉
That said, I think they'd be great. I already have a Wave 6 and anything else I can do to eliminate the need for electrical consumption would help. I'm also going to be looking into some portable solar panels too. I understand 200 watts is the least amount to actually offset typical battery usage during the night.

Fish house supply still sells them
http://www.fishhousesupply.com/lpaccessories.htm

[pasusan]

KATOOM wrote:

RJsfishin wrote:
Ya'all got me hyped now, I gotta dig that thing out and get it installed somewhere.
Let it be understood that I for one like these lamps because they are "unique", more than actually needing them. But it is also one thing from the "old days" that can still be very useful,.....and 100% efficient, may I add

Awesome. I'm going to see if there's any reasonable locations in my trailer too. :B

We had one in our '74 Scotty and we could boondock without any battery at all. Those were the days!

Now we need the battery for the fridge and the water pump, so LEDs fill the bill.

[Wet_Coast]

there is a gotcha, OP mentioned condensation.

For every 20 lbs. of propane, one gets 30 lbs. of water vapour. That vapour will condense and be inside that closed container, your unit.
Great if you are in the Yukon and need some humidity!