Three Convenient Ways to Stay Warm in a Camper Van

It's not too hard to heat 75 square feet in the gray camper van.

It doesn't take much to heat up 75 square feet in a van. I've got three easy ways to produce heat.

1. the Factory built-in van heater

2. 1500 watt electric 110 heater

3. Mr. Buddy propane heater

Usually I sleep without any heat, except for the heating pad in my bed and a sleeping bag. I turn on my Mr. Buddy for quick heat. It puts out more heat faster than the electric heater. Once I get the van warm, I shut off the Mr. Buddy and use the electric heat to save money.

I pay about $7 for a two pack of propane bottles at Walmart. One bottle will last about four hours with continuous use. Normally, I shut it off because it gets hot quickly. Some people feel it's unsafe to burn a Mr. Buddy heater in a small enclosure, but I make sure a window is cracked to allow for ventilation.

Here’s a formative video that explains how to use Mr. Buddy.

I’ve used my Mr. Buddy heater for two winters and I've never had a problem with it.

Should I run out of propane, then I can always use the factory-installed van heater, even though I don't want to because of the high gas prices. But if I get cold enough, yes, I’ll turn on the engine and use the factory installed heater.

Some of the small cermanic heater are also cheap to operate and will warm the van quickly. I may invest in one for an additional backup.

I’m still writing on my novel and learning “how to write dialogue”. I’ve recently purchased an audible book about writing dialogue produced by Robert McKee.

Camping, reading and writing in the camper van is relaxing, especially while enjoying the outdoor campfires and nature.