heating small spaces with minimal electricity

Discussion in 'Camping/Outdoor Living' started by Arnar, Oct 25, 2008.

  1. Arnar

    Arnar Member

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    so, i need some creative help here... i have a bit of a problem.
    here it is.
    as winter gets closer, its getting much much colder outside, and me and some of my friends have this activity that really enjoy, its best done outside, or when no one is home. we really like playing our guitars/tubas/saxs and smoking hookah. normally we'll just go to random parks or open spaces and have some hookah and jam for a while, but like i mentioned above, its getting cold outside...
    so heres our idea, i need your guys help making it work.
    i drive a pickup truck, and i have a shell/topper for my pickup truck.
    viola, we have an indoor space for our activities.

    Problem A: its still cold out side, and the bed of a truck isnt very warm, even with a topper
    Problem B: how could i get electricity in the back of my truck?
    Problem C: i only have about 80$ to send on this....

    so far the best thing i can think of is to get a ciggerette plug adapter for a normal plug and plug in a space heater and just run the cord thourgh the car window and the shell window, but i dont want my cars battery to die!
    so, any one have any ideas?
     
  2. xexon

    xexon Destroyer Of Worlds

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  3. Zoomie

    Zoomie My mom is dead, ok?

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  4. BobbinBecca

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    LOL



    I like this deal:
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    The Kandle Heeter Candle Holder is priced at $25.95 and available from the manufacturer at www.heatstick.com.

    or you can make your own candle heater
     
  5. Arnar

    Arnar Member

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    ive been thinking about getting a small propane heater..
     
  6. KevinH

    KevinH Just Floating Here

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  7. Arnar

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    well so far, weve found that 4 people sitting in a small space heat it up pretty freaking quick, so do hot charcoals on the hookah
     
  8. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Zoomie, please, please please resize the pix!

    Propane indoors is not a great idea, especially if you seal your windows and doors well.

    I use a heater similar to the one Z posted in the bedroom and one other near the computer.
    Using Xcel, with Windsource electricity, my use goes up minimally. THe house furnace is forced air/gas. I keep it at 55 to keep the pipes from freezing.
    Get rugs, too. Seriously.
     
  9. mistermushroomhead

    mistermushroomhead Member

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    dude how are you gonna put a tuba in a pickup truck?
    whoooosh
     
  10. Sitka

    Sitka viajera

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    Insulate the canopy.
     
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