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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do NOT run a propane camping stove or heater indoors.  You can use your kitchen gas stove if you have one, but any portable propane devices need ventilation. [/quote]

It's actually not that black and white.  Many propane heaters are designed to be used indoors - and only require a small degree of ventilation.  Yes, you wouldn't want to run one in a small room all night with the door and windows shut tight.  But running one in a room with the inside door to an open hallway cracked 2-3 ajar is considered safe.  There is a formula for determining how much ventilation is needed (as often cited by the heater companies themselves).

TONS of people living in campers and RV's use them throughout the winter to help heat their living space - but I'd still follow the cited safety guidelines  :lol: .  We run a "big buddy" dual tank propane heater in a small cabin often and keep a KIDDE explosive gas and carbon monoxide alarm nearby simply for added peace of mind. [/quote]

PP here.  To be clear, I am NOT taking about the type of propane heaters designed for outdoor/patio use.  I am referring to the small/medium sized portable heaters designed for campers, RV's, hunters and so on.[/quote]

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