Charcoal method in caravan?

[ShellofmyFormerSelf]

This might be a daft question. I'm just wondering if the charcoal method would work if I used a caravan instead of a tent? It's a 6 berth.

Thank you!

 

[befree]

I think a caravan would even be better, because you can seal it better and you have more privacy. But of course you have to find the right place.

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[ShellofmyFormerSelf]

I think a caravan would even be better, because you can seal it better and you have more privacy. But of course you have to find the right place.

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Perfect! I know just the place as well! Thanks for commenting

 

[Danjor88]

If the CO leaks out and air leaks in it won't work - you'd need to be sure it was air tight.

The Regatta Malawi tent is one used successfully by people here - £50 to £90, right airtightedness (if that's a word) and has a proven track record.

Also won't devalue the caravan if your dependents want to sell it.

 

[befree]

"If the CO leaks out and air leaks in it won't work - you'd need to be sure it was air tight."
That´s why I said the caravan needs to be sealed (from the inside). This can be done by using a high quality parcel tape or insulating tape.

 

[wljourney]

- You would need a significantly larger amount of charcoal to produce enough CO to reach the required levels, but yes, it's possible.
- burning propane or butane (with a camp stove for example) also creates CO.
- it might get quite hot inside the trailer with multiple CO sources producing heat as a byproduct.
- Make sure to deactivate any pre-installed fire alarm and CO sensors.
- creating a good seal is important because trailers are not built to be airtight. Since you have to use plastic sheeting and duct tape anyway, you might as well tape off a smaller area to make it easier to reach the high CO levels needed.

 

[ShellofmyFormerSelf]

- You would need a significantly larger amount of charcoal to produce enough CO to reach the required levels, but yes, it's possible.
- burning propane or butane (with a camp stove for example) also creates CO.
- it might get quite hot inside the trailer with multiple CO sources producing heat as a byproduct.
- Make sure to deactivate any pre-installed fire alarm and CO sensors.
- creating a good seal is important because trailers are not built to be airtight. Since you have to use plastic sheeting and duct tape anyway, you might as well tape off a smaller area to make it easier to reach the high CO levels needed.

What kind of plastic sheeting would I need?

 

[Lost Magic]

Better just off buying that Regatta Malawi tent that Danjor mentioned. It's not that expensive either and I'm sure the caravan could go to someone who could use it after you are gone.

 

[wljourney]

What kind of plastic sheeting would I need?

Usually the kind that you use to cover furniture before painting is sufficient. Some products are a bit flimsy and annoying to put up, so check the weight at a hardware store. I would use something a bit thicker that is easier to handle when taping it up.

Better just off buying that Regatta Malawi tent that Danjor mentioned. It's not that expensive either and I'm sure the caravan could go to someone who could use it after you are gone.

Yes agreed, but not everyone is in their 20s and fit / flexible / able bodied.

if the person isn't as easy on their feet, a bit stiff in the joints and can't crawl in and out of a tent without knocking things over a trailer is a much safer option.

 

[Medicmedic72]

- You would need a significantly larger amount of charcoal to produce enough CO to reach the required levels, but yes, it's possible.
- burning propane or butane (with a camp stove for example) also creates CO.
- it might get quite hot inside the trailer with multiple CO sources producing heat as a byproduct.
- Make sure to deactivate any pre-installed fire alarm and CO sensors.
- creating a good seal is important because trailers are not built to be airtight. Since you have to use plastic sheeting and duct tape anyway, you might as well tape off a smaller area to make it easier to reach the high CO levels needed.

I was wondering about the heat also