Hi Jill
I live full time in a 29' rear bath A/S in N.Y. State. This winter has been
exceptionally cold with weeks of below 20 degrees. I have been
keeping the trailer at a comfortable 72 degrees (my preference) with a 6000
BTU catalytic heater and an oil-filled electric radiator set on 600 watts
that I use at night when the temp. dips below 20 degrees.
Most of the other permanent full-timers have opted to close in the bottom
of their trailers with taped on Styrofoam panels or paper-faced house
insulation (comes in rolls) stuffed in around the bottom of the trailer. I
did neither and yes, the floor does get cold at times. This is partially due
to keeping all the lower cabinets (plumbing side) open to prevent the pipes
from freezing. I use a heat tape covered with foam on the water supply.
Next winter I plan to install a second (smaller) catalytic heater in the
rear of the trailer doing away with the electric heater. The cost is about
$80 to $90 a month (propane & electric) for the very coldest months. I have
used a furnace in the past in a SOB motorhome and the heating cost was
higher. Using just the furnace, I had to use an electric heater to keep the
trailer at an even temperature. It would get a bit chilly before the furnace
would kick in.
I have also installed a propane alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm (both are
12 volt and run off the battery) - just in case.
I love my catalytic heater and have removed the original furnace.
Hope this helps.
Enjoy winter camping.
Noah
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jill Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 2:45 AM
Subject: [VAC] insulation - heaters - cold climates
> Can't remember who was/is living up in Canada
> this winter (or last winter?) - the nude
> person... or to anyone else living in a Vint. A/S
> where it's really cold.
>
> ...any problems keeping warm in the Airstream?
> Are most people updating the insulation in their
> Airstreams for cold conditions or is the original
> insulation quite adequate?
>
> I'll be spending a much of next winter at or near
> ski resorts and wonder if special insulation or
> additional heaters should be considered... or if
> I'm doomed to freeze my buns off.
>
> --Jill
>
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> It's the RAINBOW."
>
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