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Open Roads Forum  >  Truck Campers  > Old indoor propane lantern help Reply to Topic  |  Subscribe  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next DanLevitan • View posts NC New Member Joined: 06/24/2021 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/05/21 08:14pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Hello all. I'm nearly finished with the overhaul of my 1968 Travel Queen truck camper and would like information about its indoor propane lantern. It seems it was a common feature for many campers of the era and while I'm familiar with outdoor lanterns and while the parts all look the same I wonder if the indoor versions have any major differences I should consider concerning operation. I've searched for info but haven't had much luck. I'd love to find old instructions. Can anyone with experience using these offer advise? I'd especially like to know any Warnings, Cautions, Notes anyone can add. One specific question is what type of mantle should I use, as I'm not sure if all mantles are the same? My lantern appears to be unbranded but I'll try to post a picture. The picture I have is with the globe removed. Second Chance • View posts Wherever... Senior Member Joined: 07/23/2013 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 11/05/21 09:19pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator The big advantage is that you don't have to worry as much about the fuel jet clogging up like with a gasoline or diesel lantern. You can use the same mantles. Burn the new mantle with a match before you turn on the propane. This will prevent the mantle burning unevenly when you first turn on the propane. Carry plenty of extra mantles, too - they don't last long bouncing down the road. Be sure and turn off the gas before you go to sleep. If the flame should go out, you would have unburned propane escaping into the camper. (All this learned in my grandparents 1963 Terry travel trailer.) Rob U.S. Army retired 2020 Solitude 310GK-R MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows (Previously in a Reflection 337RLS) 2012 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.7 Full-time since 8/2015 time2roll • View posts Southern California Senior Member Joined: 03/21/2005 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Posted: 11/05/21 09:29pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator 2001 F150 SuperCrew 2006 Keystone Springdale 249FWBHLS 675w Solar pictures back up pianotuna • View posts Regina, SK, Canada Senior Member Joined: 12/18/2004 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/06/21 12:15am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator After 1st use the mantels may become quite fragile. The light produces LOTS of heat, and LOTS of moisture. Have fun! * This post was edited 11/06/21 12:22am by pianotuna * Regards, Don My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start. bgum • View posts South Louisiana Senior Member Joined: 02/22/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/06/21 07:19am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Vintage trailer supply has a good selection of products for you. They even have the hard mantels. Lwiddis • View posts Southern California :( Senior Member Joined: 08/12/2016 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 11/06/21 08:17am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Back in the day indoor propane lanterns were kool on cool nights but not that safe. I’d restore it but only use it for a demonstration. Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad specta • View posts utah Senior Member Joined: 06/18/2001 View Profile Posted: 11/06/21 11:31am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Amazon and eBay have everything you need too including the globe. I bought a new gal light for my camper but have yet to install it. They put put about the same amount of light as a 60w light bulb. You will love it, Kenny 1996 Jayco 376FB Eagle Series TT 1976 Ford F-250 4wd Mercury Marauder 410 4V Regular cabs. The best looking trucks. DanLevitan • View posts NC New Member Joined: 06/24/2021 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/06/21 02:29pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks for the information. I ordered some mantles and look forward to trying them out. I do wonder if anyone can explain the use of the sliding shutter at the base of the arm? I assume it's to adjust the air mixture but not sure how it should be set or adjusted for use. jimh406 • View posts Western MT Senior Member Joined: 06/11/2006 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/06/21 02:58pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Since it is open burning, I’d also make sure you run it with an open window and make sure you have a LP and CO detector. '10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops. NRA Life Member, CCA Life Member punomatic • View posts Pacific Northwest Senior Member Joined: 08/28/2006 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Member Offline Posted: 11/06/21 05:18pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Had one in a sailboat, years ago. Makes lots of light, but also adds heat, which is good in the winter. As others have said keep plenty of mantles on hand, and be sure to ventilate the trailer. They burn clean but they will use up oxygen and potentially produce carbon monoxide. Have fun with your old toy!! DW and Me 2016 Riverside White Water Retro 195 2014 Nissan Titan SL Crew Cab Formerly, I used to work for the department of redundancy department. Life in Black and Blue Reply to Topic  |  Subscribe  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Truck Campers  > Old indoor propane lantern help

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