The oil seems to come from the hose, and not the propane. Mr. Heat sells a hose that doesn't create the oil problem, so you can dispense with the filter.
Is possible to heat a CV with an electric heater?
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The oil seems to come from the hose, and not the propane. Mr. Heat sells a hose that doesn't create the oil problem, so you can dispense with the filter.
Not to worry. After the "mishap" I don't use propane anymore.
paullud
Veteran Expediter
paullud
Veteran Expediter
There are many things to learn here from others that have screwed it up first. You can learn where to go for freight, fixing your vehicle, how long your auxiliary batteries will last, why a hammock won't work for a bed, or how to safely run a propane heater in a van.
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The mishap was the crimp on the propane line became detached from the connector as I was just simply arranging the tank...hence filling the van with propane..luckily I hadn't a smoke going or it didn't break while going down the road.... Yes it was a simple accident but none the less a scary moment as I quickly tossed both out the door and got tank shutoff
guido4475
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With that in mind, Does anyone want a heck of a deal on a nice Cargomax? It comes with a co-driver as well ! ......lol...Physical location of van changes daily for viewing, though.....lol..
guido4475
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I know it is alot of money, and times are not the best. But, if there is any way anyone can get an Espar it is well worth it. I used to be so against those things for so many years, saying things like, 2 grand buys alot of fuel, etc, or motel rooms. But, once you have one, you'll ask yourself how you went so long without one.Even if you break down in Bison, S.D., you'll always know that you have more than enough heat to stay warm for a few days.
21cExp
Veteran Expediter
Keep this post updated, if you will, on how this is working or on what you do to improve things. Good practical info for future readers.
Unless of course your breakdown is fuel related as in no fuel or waxing. I've got nothing against Espars but if I did own one, I would still carry the the regular Buddy Heater and 2 one pounders for emergency back up heat.
I've had a lot of experience dealing with extreme cold. If you have fuel problems then you also have APU and Espar problems. Be prepared for operating in below zero weather. Carry extra fuel filter(s), filter wrench, a gallon of fuel and fuel conditioner like Power Service, Howes etc. and of course warms clothes and a good cold weather sleeping bag, it could save your life. Also consider carrying the Buddy Heater or at least a few large diameter pillar candles.
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zorry
Veteran Expediter
I put a proheat heater on my daycab. Similiar to an espar.
It confused people.
If i woke at 05:00 in my hotel room, my espar went on at 05:00. By the time I read the paper and had breakfast the block was warm, the truck started easy and I had instant heat and defrost.
Moved it to my next truck. Have an Espar on my newest truck.
Will never have an OTR truck without one.
It confused people.
If i woke at 05:00 in my hotel room, my espar went on at 05:00. By the time I read the paper and had breakfast the block was warm, the truck started easy and I had instant heat and defrost.
Moved it to my next truck. Have an Espar on my newest truck.
Will never have an OTR truck without one.
zorry
Veteran Expediter
My daughter froze up at that little J on 76 near the Co/Ne line. -75 wind chill.
I explained that leaving could put her in a lifethreatening situation.
A vendor got her going with Power Service 911. The red bottle.
It works , and is designed for, extreme conditions. Don't leave home without it.
I explained that leaving could put her in a lifethreatening situation.
A vendor got her going with Power Service 911. The red bottle.
It works , and is designed for, extreme conditions. Don't leave home without it.
Of course it's also a good idea to get fuel at about the quarter tank mark, but I won't go into that.
If you do a thorough cost analysis of an Espar heater, you'll find that it pays for itself in one winter for sure, usually about 3 months into the first winter. After that, it's just money in your pocket.
Do you want me to give you another lecture?Of course it's also a good idea to get fuel at about the quarter tank mark, but I won't go into that.
Don't start you 2, I'll turn this truck right around!!!
Wait, no I won't, it won't run...
Wait, no I won't, it won't run...
plug in ur dimensions and here you go. BTU Calculator
My Mr. heater at 8000 btu setting kept my old one ton dodge warm so plug in your size of van dimensions. I use the no insulation value and it is right on target. 1500 watts of electric heat will not do it, way to little heat. 1500 watts may keep a bedroom warm at home, but a van and thin metal walls, no way.
My Mr. heater at 8000 btu setting kept my old one ton dodge warm so plug in your size of van dimensions. I use the no insulation value and it is right on target. 1500 watts of electric heat will not do it, way to little heat. 1500 watts may keep a bedroom warm at home, but a van and thin metal walls, no way.
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RLENT
Veteran Expediter
Reminds of me of a time a few years back when I failed to treat my fuel and wound up at the Hook in Waterloo, IA ...
It went down to -26 below that night (set a record) and the Espar she no workee ... the heater booster in the Sprinter wouldn't fire off either of course ... so the heat from the van's engine at idle would only put out about 50 degrees at the vents ... pretty chilly ...
I was getting low on fuel so I pulled over to the fuel island and was (painfully) filling up the tank ... and then this GM/Chevy van from MN came flying in ... and some wild man jumped out ...