Wood burning stoves in motorhomes: Homely or hazardous?

from Motorhome Matt · host Matt Sims

Is it safe to fit a multifuel or wood-burning stove in your leisure vehicle? The Hobbit, a popular model from Salamander Stoves, is already fitted in many shepherd's huts, canal boats and bell tents, and now it is a popular choice for van conversions. Who wouldn't want to create a cosy home away from home in their van? However, fitting a stove in a moving vehicle is currently unregulated, with no official guidance issued by manufacturers or regulatory bodies in the UK and across Europe. So, is it actually safe? Well, fitting a multifuel or wood-burning stove into any small space creates a risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. It is something that must be carefully researched, and you must know the facts of how to minimise risk before fitting one in your leisure vehicle. In this episode, Matt visits Salamander Stoves and asked its Managing Director, Mark, about the realities of fitting a stove into a campervan. David Whitehead, Director of Technical Services at the National Caravan Council, talks to us about the risks associated with fitting such a stove. And lastly, Matt speaks to Calvin May, the Head of Technical Services at HETAS. HETAS is the government-approved regulatory body for biomass and other solid fuels and we ask them what regulations exist and what research should be carried out prior to fitting a stove. No joking around from Matt and Keith this week. If incorrectly fitted, a stove can kill you. Carbon monoxide is a silent, deadly killer responsible for many deaths and life-changing injuries every year. If you are considering fitting a stove into your mobile leisure vehicle then listen to this episode and get the facts. Read more about HETAS here → Read more about The NCC here → Read more about Salamander Stoves here → Learn about fitting a Carbon Monoxide alarm here → 🔶 ASK MATT YOUR QUESTIONS Have you got a question about motorhomes, travel or the leisure industry? Ask Matt and hear the answer to your questions on an upcoming podcast. www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt 📹 WATCH THE PODCAST Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app. The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT. Thanks for listening!

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Is it safe to fit a multifuel or wood-burning stove in your leisure vehicle? The Hobbit, a popular model from Salamander Stoves, is already fitted in many shepherd's huts, canal boats and bell tents, and now it is a popular choice for van conversions. Who wouldn't want to create a cosy home away from home in their van? However, fitting a stove in a moving vehicle is currently unregulated, with no official guidance issued by manufacturers or regulatory bodies in the UK and across Europe. So, is it actually safe? Well, fitting a multifuel or wood-burning stove into any small space creates a risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. It is something that must be carefully researched, and you must know the facts of how to minimise risk before fitting one in your leisure vehicle. In this episode, Matt visits Salamander Stoves and asked its Managing Director, Mark, about the realities of fitting a stove into a campervan. David Whitehead, Director of Technical Services at the National Caravan Council, talks to us about the risks associated with fitting such a stove. And lastly, Matt speaks to Calvin May, the Head of Technical Services at HETAS. HETAS is the government-approved regulatory body for biomass and other solid fuels and we ask them what regulations exist and what research should be carried out prior to fitting a stove. No joking around from Matt and Keith this week. If incorrectly fitted, a stove can kill you. Carbon monoxide is a silent, deadly killer responsible for many deaths and life-changing injuries every year. If you are considering fitting a stove into your mobile leisure vehicle then listen to this episode and get the facts.Read more about HETAS here →Read more about The NCC here → Read more about Salamander Stoves here →Learn about fitting a Carbon Monoxide alarm here → 🔶 ASK MATT YOUR QUESTIONS Have you got a question about motorhomes, travel or the leisure industry? Ask Matt and hear the answer to your questions on an upcoming podcast. www.motorhomematt.co.uk/askmatt 📹 WATCH THE PODCAST Watch and subscribe on YouTube @MotorhomeMatt LISTEN🔸SUBSCRIBE🔸REVIEW🔸SHARE Help grow our community by leaving a review and sharing on your favourite app. The Motorhome Matt podcast is brought to you by That Leisure Shop, camping and leisure vehicle accessory specialists, ready for the adventure. Get £10 off your first order over £100 with the code MOTORHOMEMATT. Thanks for listening!