I'll have to give my dad
credit for this tip which I
in turn have used since
"coming of age" and camping
in my own camp trailer and
camper truck. It works
great.
To
make an expensive, read
FREE, infrared heater for
your camp trailer or camper
that isn't equipped with a
regular heater, use a two
pound coffee can. Peel the
label off and remove any
glue which may remain. Cut
one end out with a can
opener. Then on the opposite
end, using a beer can opener
(say what?), punch a number
of holes in the side of the
can about 3 inches apart all
the way around the can.
Once
you start heating the can
with the burner, it will
become a dark color and
essentially become a radiant
heater. It also doubles as a
pan or coffee pot warmer
when you want to keep things
warm but not actually cook
with a higher heat. When the
can begins to get a bit
rusty, just make a new one.
Note: There may be a slight
odor as the can is "breaking
in" and heating up for the
first time so you may want
to "season it" with the door
or windows open for a bit.