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Hi Ruthy,

Yep, a good electric fan heater is the answer, not only will it warm you all up, it will also dry up any condensation in the awning as a result of you all sitting in there.

   Tesco's have them on 'special' at the moment.

Hallogen heater is the answer me old son, and they are as cheap as chips. 

Bomber

We tried a fean heater in our full awining last year, it was ok, but had to remember tht there was a limit of 16 amps on the pitch.  With it running at 2kw, this was using around 8 amps.  If we added up everything else that could possible be on at the same time (water heater, lights, TV etc) then this would be around 14 amps.  We would have to remember to switch something off if we wanted to turn the kettle on.

We have a mini super ser heater that we use in our conservatory at home.  Its very compact, just big enough to fit in a 6kg gas bottle.  This provided more than enough heat in the awning, whithout the worry of tripping the electrics.

We did use the fan heater on 1kw during the evening to keep the chill of and reduce condensation.

The problem with a halogen heater is that it heats the person/object not the air.  Good if you are directly infront of it, not so good if you are not near it.

Friends have one of the Trauma awning warmers.  The are only any good it the fire is the same side as awning.  The fire also needs to be on 2kw and the fan on full to make any difference.

Just my thoughts.

Trevor

Thought the halogen heater was ideal on last years camping trip, however we have not tried the heater beyond september, fair comment Trevor.

Bomber

We use a Table top Patio heater in our awning, believe me you dont need it on for long, a great awning heater..

  Barry

we used halogen heater up until middle of october last year and was toastie warm

complete with remote control(saved the wifes legs)

about £12.00

its a right touch!!!!!!!!!!