Heating the back of my deuce

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

So with PoofStalk comming up I figured I might want to plan ahead and stay warm this time. After the MikeInMcCoy Parade, where I froze my tail off that night, I didn't want to do that again. So I picked up a multifuel hunter style heater from DrGreg and got to work installing it into the back of my deuce. Posted here are the pics of the frame work and mount that I made for it. With this mount I can fasten the heater to the floor of the deuce and hold the jerry can for fuel. The two arms on the oposite side of the heater pivot so they are out of the way when not in use. After all the paint dries I will take more pics of the final install.

If anyone else has done anything like this please let me know how it worked and what you may have done differently.

 

[srodocker]

neat setup. im going to have a heater setup aswell in mine. i bought a plug in heater that can be used in wet conditions. then im going to run a power inverter. im also going to hopefully have mosquito netting put in the back.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I took a more simplistic route. Picasa Web Albums - P

 

[dragonwagon]

Iv been giving thought to cold weather camping in my deuce as well . Think im going to build a mini cabin in the back i can slid in and out with my tractor . weather proof and easy to heat . Still in the mental build stage .

 

[BIG_RED]

You'd have to have the engine running to power an inverter - just FYI. A 300 watt inverter killed a large deep cycle of mine in about an hour.

 

[srodocker]

going to have a sm gene aswell. thanks for the input

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

Well it's all in and the high temp caulk is drying around the stack. Here are some more pics of the install. For those of you who don't know, my truck came with the metal style covering on the back. I decided to keep it for the purpose of a working shop and camping. I used a 4" pvc cap with three thumb screws to act as a cover when not in use. I did have to take a dreml to the inside of the cap to open it up just a bit. No I am not going to drive it with the full stack on, that would just be foolish.

 

[Heavysteven]

I would suggest a simple battery operated carbon dioxide alarm.

I would like to get heat into the cargo area as well

 

[dittle]

Chili and a lighter works well. Will also keep people from trying to sleep in the back of your deuce with you.

Nice set up by the way Kenny.

 

[poof]

Way cool..
I know where to drop the Peanut butter can now......... BOOM !

 

[cbvet]

A battery powered carbon MONOXIDE alarm is a must have!

 

[FireFighterHill]

When I go to heat the back of my Deuce (When I ever get one) I want to go with propane. Dont have to worry about the fuel going bad or spilling. Plus no burning diesel smell. Maybe find a small propane RV heater make my own plumbing, Rig up a 24v blower fan. I wonder if it would be feasible to preheat the back with a coolant heater and fan while driving then when stopped switch to fuel burning solution.

 

[dragonwagon]

Looks pretty cool and a spacious camping area to boot .

 

[stampy]

I have a coolant heater for the cab...it works great so I don't see why it wouldn't work for the rear of the truck. Inverters can kill batteries when used with high drain devices like heaters... I removed the floor from my m109 and put in 2 battery boxes (they fit great between the ribs with minimal cutting and I have a 24v dc to 12v dc converter in the cab for my electronics (rear camera and such) so I still need to put in a multipart switch to charge the rear batteries when the truck is rolling. I also plan to solar trickle charge when in camp. I figure put in a couple of heated blankets and you will stay toasty...better if they are 12v DC for car use.

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

I did pick up two 12v electric blankets for camping. My fear is that they will drain the batter quick and then I'm stuck. So I figured this was a much better way to go. That and I can't always leave the truck running so the water type heater wouldn't always work.

 

[stampy]

Spare batteries are a must! Or one of those cool 28vdc gensets.

 

[drgreg]

Kenny your heater is working great, keep working on it. That heater works so good, I had to run my A/C all weekend.
So what is the status of the jerry cans? That heater ain't gonna fuel itself you know.
Maybe you can use one of your Clyclon-B detectors, it should work for CO too.

 

[wikallen]

If you get the ECWCS sleeping bag, you will not even need heat for sleeping. I am still using the old 1950s artic bag in a coleman sleeping bag myself, but the other friends I winter camp with have the newer ECWS bags.

If we fall asleep (pass out) and don't get up to put more wood in the stove in our GP small, it gets darn cold (-30 windchill New Years 2009) Slept like a baby, but our water supply froze.

It is nice having heat, I have an RV LP heater for mine, but have been thinking about using a small wood stove, since the wood is free and plentiful around here.

 

[jollyroger]

Slumberjack Elk bag. -35* rated. Less than $100. Gotta be mostly unclothed as your body heat reradiates from the bag keeping you warm. I have used mine down to -5* and I was warm in the bag.

Now getting out of the bag is an entirely different story. One must take their clothes and bring them into the bag to warm up. Then put clothes on in the bag. It is big enough to clothe yourself in the bag. But this still is not fun.

That's why I use the multifuel liquid burner in my GP Small. That way one does not go into thermal shock getting out of the bag and your equipment inside the tent does not freeze up.

I bet the back of that deuce is gonna be so toasty you won't need any blankets. I would bring extras though as one can run out of fuel for the burner in the middle of the night.

 

[drgreg]

Well it's 40 below, Kenny don't give a ****, he's got a heater in his truck and he's off to the Rodeo.....