Embryonic Travellers

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 04, 2007 at 22:19

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AuntyD

Hi all, we are first time posters and embryonic travellers, (L.Cruisertray/C.Van) with only 19 sleeps till we head off on our first EVER adventure out of Vic., from a "very soggy" Gippsland, to Darwin returning via coastal Qld. I think we have covered most bases from reading your posts, but we still have a couple of queries. The Rinnai LPG portable gas heaters, would they be safe (fumes) to use in an area as small as a 16ft van? (pop top) chilly night temps around Alice, and will be avoiding van parks as much as possible. Also, we have a 2.75kva honda genny. With due consideration to other campers re. noise levels, (I hate the B thing myself) are we likely to make ourselves "leper's" with-in the colony, are there any rules or etiquette we need to know. Thanks to everyone for this wonderfully friendly and educational forum. Aunty D

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Reply By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Thursday, Jul 05, 2007 at 07:13

Thursday, Jul 05, 2007 at 07:13

The manufacturer of the heater will probably have recommendations re use in confined space. I would avoid it myself.

Re generators. Most people hate them as well. If avoiding caravan parks then you will probably be camping with a small number of others- perhaps ask them before you fire it up. Keep it a long way from them if possible and turn it off well before bed time.

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Jul 05, 2007 at 09:21

Thursday, Jul 05, 2007 at 09:21

Hello there AuntyD,

It's not so much the "fumes" you need to worry about, but Carbon Monoxide gas which is generated from the burning process.

You cannot smell the presence of CO gas and it can build up in confined areas.

Specific heaters such as the Coleman Catalytic heaters limit this but their brochures still warn against use where insufficient airflow is present.

CO detectors are available for those "nervous" types but providing you has adequate airflow and recognise the early symptoms of CO poisoning, you should be OK.

Here's a Website that provides more information:-
CO detectors