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RussF


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Hi all, I am seeking advice on what other GN use in there vans to keep warm and cool When camping off grid. I am looking at something small and portable not a roof install any ideas or options greatly appreciated 

regards Russ



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Hi russ The best and cheapest is a diesel or gas heater for warmth and sirrocco fans for cooling Cheers

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Firstly insulate it & you also have the bonus of acoustic insulation.

https://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t65443581/car-acoustic-insulation/



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travelyounger wrote:

Hi russ The best and cheapest is a diesel or gas heater for warmth and sirrocco fans for cooling Cheers

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Cheers,

Peter



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RussF


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Thanks for the info



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Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
travelyounger wrote:

Hi russ The best and cheapest is a diesel or gas heater for warmth and sirrocco fans for cooling Cheers

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Cheers,

Peter

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Brian



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woofta and precious wrote:
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
travelyounger wrote:

Hi russ The best and cheapest is a diesel or gas heater for warmth and sirrocco fans for cooling Cheers

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Cheers,

Peter

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Brian

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Cliff 



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Blessed be the Diesel Heater.

Buy one from ebay for $200 and fit it yourself, providing you are OK using hands tools it's a simple job.

Cooling:

1 - The wind

2 - 12", 12V fan

3 - Generator and air conditioner



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Mike Harding wrote:

Blessed be the Diesel Heater.

Buy one from ebay for $200 and fit it yourself, providing you are OK using hands tools it's a simple job.

Cooling:

1 - The wind

2 - 12", 12V fan

3 - Generator and air conditioner

 

 

 

X2



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