space heaters

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  1. Oct 20, 2010 #1
    DickJones

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    I've always wondered, but never tried using....a space heater in a truck. Not talking about the ones large enough for your whole dam house....just one that is about the size of a small toaster.

    yeah, a fire hazard, but the good ones anymore dont catch fire when they're knocked over. anyone ever use one?
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2010 #2
    MaximumTexas

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    You will be fired if you use one, they are dangerous in sleepers. Besides, you're a trucker, suck it up and find a good lot lizard to keep you warn instead!!
     
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    Wyldfyur

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    Starts "CLAPPING" for Tex lol.
    Fleece sheets keep ya toasty warm an dont carry any extra baggage lol.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2010 #4
    DickJones

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    also was to get fired for having an inverter in the truck....oh....and also was to be fired for using GPS. =)
     
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  7. Oct 20, 2010 #5
    scottied67

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    You could probably get one of those oil filled radiator heaters from Target. They're cheap and would work great in the smaller space like a truck. I just can't remember the wattage to run it. I have one back home, next time I will look for the wattage requirement.

    Yes I would stay away from the element heaters for fire danger.
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2010 #6
    thelastamericanhippy

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    Been using one for many years,

    never had a problem !!

    Mounts onto a small propane bottle. Only used for 15-20 minutes at a time.
     
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  9. Oct 21, 2010 #7
    DickJones

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    yeah...but the one i'm thinkin' of, the grate is so small, almost like what you'd find on a stereo speaker, that you cannot even touch the element. and nothing like your sleeper curtain could either. my pops has one...maybe i'll swipe it next time i'm home. =) he's old....he dont need to be heated....LOL
     
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    canuck in da truck

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    fired for a gps--and a heater----must be a good company---can you listen to the radio?
     
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  11. Oct 21, 2010 #9
    DickJones

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    the trucks are supposed to have radios? holy crap. they're saving on lugnuts too....only putting 5 on each wheel instead of 10. is that safe too? :biggrin_2559:
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2010 #10
    Bobcat Tail

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    ceramic heaters is what you're looking at:

     
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