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12-09-2008, 10:37 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 6
Year: 1978
Chassis: INTERNATIONAL
Engine: 345CU GAS
Rated Cap: 55
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WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
Hello to all.I need some advise on a Wood burning stove I need for heat.My bus is only 27' long so most stoves I see would literally "cook me" out !My budget is limited otherwise Navigator stove works "sardine " model certainly would be ideal.I have come across a company Fourdog stove works in St.Francis,Mn.Theyv'e been great to talk to.Thier model Twodogdx measures 11"tallx11"widex18"long seems to be a good choice for me.Especially the price of $240.00 incuding shipping.Any experienced Wood burning folk please give me advise A.S.A.P. I NEED HEAT !!!!
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12-09-2008, 12:15 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: leadville,colorado
Posts: 208
Year: 86
Coachwork: Thomas saf-t-liner
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 40
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
You might try portable wood stoves or alaskan wall tent stoves as a search item.
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12-09-2008, 01:00 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: near flint michigan
Posts: 2,657
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
i saw the bigger stove the better...within reason. You can always turn down the damper and the air inlet on the stove, as long as you make sure to keep your chimney clean. I think it's miserable to have a small stove that is unable to hold enough wood to keep it'self burning overnite.
I can put enough wood in my stove at home that there are still hot coals left in it after i get home from work....and i work 24 hour shifts.
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12-09-2008, 05:39 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: leadville,colorado
Posts: 208
Year: 86
Coachwork: Thomas saf-t-liner
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 40
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
Heat throughout the night is key I agree. This also depends on the fuel that you are using. I've spent the night in sub-zero temps and had the same luck with a foldable stove. But, I was using a combination of wood fuels. I would use the softer hotter and faster burning pinion or pine fuel to get things up to temp and then start feeding some hard woods into it until I was ready to go to sleep, at which time I would fill it with straight black walnut and turn the damper down. This would almost always leave some coals to ignite in the morning. This does definitely depend on the moisture levels of the fuels as well as whether you can even get those hardwoods where you might live. By all means if you can fit and afford it you should shoot for cast iron for it doesn't let the heat dissipate as quickly. Just my opinion from 10,000 ft above sea level. Good luck!
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12-09-2008, 05:53 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: downriver, detroit mi
Posts: 794
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
have you looked into any of the pellet stoves that can burn wood pelets or corn? I haven't done any research but the buzz is that they are real efficient.
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12-10-2008, 05:55 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 6
Year: 1978
Chassis: INTERNATIONAL
Engine: 345CU GAS
Rated Cap: 55
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
Thanks for all the responses.I will post the results...
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12-11-2008, 09:10 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: OROVILLE, NORTH CENTRAL, WASHINTON
Posts: 295
Year: 1974
Coachwork: CARPENTER
Chassis: GMC-6000
Engine: 454 CHEVY
Rated Cap: 66
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
HERE'S PIC'S OF MY STOVE.
AND IF YOU HAD NOT READ YET THE MONSTER WAS BUILT
IN MISSOULA MONTANA AS A RV, AND CAME FROM CORVALLIS MONTANA
SCHOOLS
AND A FAMILY OF FOUR LIVED IN IT AS THAY BUILT THARE CABIN
IN MONTANA
CAMO-MONSTER
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CAMO-MONSTER, 454, sm465, gm t170
the BEAST, 350, 4 sm465, np205,
hd d44 4.56, eaton ff 4.56
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12-12-2008, 04:00 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: leadville,colorado
Posts: 208
Year: 86
Coachwork: Thomas saf-t-liner
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 40
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
That thing looks perfect! The heat will have a hard time escaping the grips of the monster. Who makes that thing or is it built custom?
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12-15-2008, 06:02 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: OROVILLE, NORTH CENTRAL, WASHINTON
Posts: 295
Year: 1974
Coachwork: CARPENTER
Chassis: GMC-6000
Engine: 454 CHEVY
Rated Cap: 66
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
THANKS
I DON'T KNOW WHO MADE IT.
IT WAS IN THE CAMO-MONSTER
WHEN I GOT IT
LIKE I SED IT CAME FROM MONTANA
IT STILL HAD THE MONTANA PLATES THAT HAD NOT HAD TABS FOR
11 YEARS
CAMO-MONSTER
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CAMO-MONSTER, 454, sm465, gm t170
the BEAST, 350, 4 sm465, np205,
hd d44 4.56, eaton ff 4.56
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12-15-2008, 06:23 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: OROVILLE, NORTH CENTRAL, WASHINTON
Posts: 295
Year: 1974
Coachwork: CARPENTER
Chassis: GMC-6000
Engine: 454 CHEVY
Rated Cap: 66
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
RIGHT NOW IT IS 13 f AT 3:10 am AND CUNFY IN HERE.
THIS IS WHAT WE LOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW.
ALLOF THESE WERE TAKEN ON 12/14/08
CAMO-MONSTER
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CAMO-MONSTER, 454, sm465, gm t170
the BEAST, 350, 4 sm465, np205,
hd d44 4.56, eaton ff 4.56
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12-17-2008, 04:47 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: leadville,colorado
Posts: 208
Year: 86
Coachwork: Thomas saf-t-liner
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 40
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
Quote:
I lather my logs in bacon grease
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Way funny!
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12-18-2008, 11:50 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: leadville,colorado
Posts: 208
Year: 86
Coachwork: Thomas saf-t-liner
Chassis: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 40
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
I'd think the thick layer of lethargic bank ceo arse would produce some intense heat. Although it might have drastic effects if you were to inhale the fumes. Think duh!
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12-18-2008, 11:12 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: vancouver island bc
Posts: 1,028
Year: 1965
Coachwork: thomas
Chassis: chevy
Engine: 350
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
mmmmm....bacon........  i love it!
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01-03-2009, 04:19 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Breckenridge, CO
Posts: 187
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Re: WOOD BURNING STOVE FOR HEAT
Anyone who needs used grease to heat their stove let me know. lol Especially you Recycler
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