I personally don’t like catalytic propane heaters in small spaces due to the large amount of water vapor created. In a tent it can quickly make a damp mess.
Usually, it is not the gauge wire when sized correctly that tends to be so much the problem with overheating, meltdowns, or electrical fires when undamaged, but the actual electrical connections themselves. More electrical resistance and heat develops in a poor electrical connection than properly sized electrical conductors. If the electrical outlet (receptacle) is worn or lose, or worse yet, someone has previously used some substance on a plug coating the receptacle with grease and debris inside, resistance and heat can result there. And the age and condition of outdoor extension cords while rated to be used outdoors can develop just as much electrical resistance at the plug or receptacle ends too where corrosion or looseness can create resistance and heat. The lowest electrical resistance and heat results when electrical connections are clean and properly clamped together, which is not the case with the sliding contacts of plugs and receptacles where heat most often develops when current flow is near rated capacity, otherwise, we would never be able to remove a plug from a receptacle. And despite the current capacity of the conductors, the maximum rated capacity of any extension cord is based on the plug end. A 15 amp plug end, does not make a 20-amp extension cord without a 20-amp plug end. Electric resistance heating is a safe and good choice over any heat source that generates carbon monoxide or any other hazardous fumes in an enclosed space.
Part of tent camping is demonstrating proficiency with old-style systems. I did extensive airplane camping: my tent was a tarp over the wing. Thick pads under appropriately-rated sleeping bags, thermal sleeping gear, and the ever-useful co-sleeping with my furry friends rounded out my nighttime warmth “system”. No electricity needed.
Don't assume all power is 20 amps. Might be 15. Look at the plug and or the fuse. Also if you're at the end of the line you'll be lucky to get 10 amps. Stick with propane.
I personally don’t like catalytic propane heaters in small spaces due to the large amount of water vapor created. In a tent it can quickly make a damp mess.
An electric blanket may be a better choice?
Wouldn’t a electric blanket keep you warmer and a whole lot less power required?
Usually, it is not the gauge wire when sized correctly that tends to be so much the problem with overheating, meltdowns, or electrical fires when undamaged, but the actual electrical connections themselves. More electrical resistance and heat develops in a poor electrical connection than properly sized electrical conductors. If the electrical outlet (receptacle) is worn or lose, or worse yet, someone has previously used some substance on a plug coating the receptacle with grease and debris inside, resistance and heat can result there. And the age and condition of outdoor extension cords while rated to be used outdoors can develop just as much electrical resistance at the plug or receptacle ends too where corrosion or looseness can create resistance and heat. The lowest electrical resistance and heat results when electrical connections are clean and properly clamped together, which is not the case with the sliding contacts of plugs and receptacles where heat most often develops when current flow is near rated capacity, otherwise, we would never be able to remove a plug from a receptacle. And despite the current capacity of the conductors, the maximum rated capacity of any extension cord is based on the plug end. A 15 amp plug end, does not make a 20-amp extension cord without a 20-amp plug end. Electric resistance heating is a safe and good choice over any heat source that generates carbon monoxide or any other hazardous fumes in an enclosed space.
Part of tent camping is demonstrating proficiency with old-style systems. I did extensive airplane camping: my tent was a tarp over the wing. Thick pads under appropriately-rated sleeping bags, thermal sleeping gear, and the ever-useful co-sleeping with my furry friends rounded out my nighttime warmth “system”. No electricity needed.
A good ole Colman Propane lantern will heat up a tent in no time. Snuggle in and turn it off.
Don't assume all power is 20 amps. Might be 15. Look at the plug and or the fuse. Also if you're at the end of the line you'll be lucky to get 10 amps. Stick with propane.