Winter RV Camping: How To Keep Warm
11-20-2017
Author: in We Wander Wherever
If you are braving the cold in your RV, there is a good chance you’re not too pleased with the amount of money you are spending on propane. After all, an RV furnace needs quite a bit of fuel to run. On top of that, thanks to the lack of insulation in motorhomes and travel trailers, when the temperatures drop low enough, the heater is running constantly.
Fortunately, there are some ways to save on that enormous propane bill while still staying toasty warm this winter. In fact, my family rarely refills our propane, even in the fall and winter months. Here is how we do it.
Head South
Perhaps the most obvious thing to do is head south. An enormous number of RVers head to Florida, Texas, Arizona, and South California every year to stay toasty warm almost entirely without the help of heaters.
Pick Up Space Heaters
If you’re staying in a campground with electricity included in their rates, you will probably want to ditch the RV furnace and switch to electric space heaters. We like these little heaters and stay plenty warm all winter long.
Layer Up
If your rig is a bit drafty (ours is), you will benefit from wearing some extra clothes. Find some comfy house shoes, don a jacket, and pop on a hat. You’ll be feeling warmer in no time at all.
Eat Warm
Soups, casseroles, and toasty beverages such as hot cocoa make the chilly temperatures feel a lot less chilly. Plan meals with this in mind and add in some fresh baked goods for dessert. When you’re finished baking, be sure to leave the oven open—but turned off—to make good use of all that leftover heat.
Switch Out Your Blanket
Many people use the same blankets all year long. However, there is definitely something to be said for switching your bedding based on the season. Down comforters, electric blankets, and flannel sheets will all keep you feeling warm at night.
Install Reflectix
RV windows are thin, and without any added insulation can let in quite a lot of cold. Fortunately, by installing a layer of Reflectix you can avoid this issue. Reflectix can be bought by the roll and cut to fit into your windows. Use Velcro to attach the reflective material to the windows and get ready for your RV to become a much warmer place.
There you have it folks, my top 6 tips for keeping warm in your RV without spending a fortune on propane. Have more you’d like to add? Please do so in the comments!
Fortunately, there are some ways to save on that enormous propane bill while still staying toasty warm this winter. In fact, my family rarely refills our propane, even in the fall and winter months. Here is how we do it.
Head South
Perhaps the most obvious thing to do is head south. An enormous number of RVers head to Florida, Texas, Arizona, and South California every year to stay toasty warm almost entirely without the help of heaters.
Pick Up Space Heaters
If you’re staying in a campground with electricity included in their rates, you will probably want to ditch the RV furnace and switch to electric space heaters. We like these little heaters and stay plenty warm all winter long.
Layer Up
If your rig is a bit drafty (ours is), you will benefit from wearing some extra clothes. Find some comfy house shoes, don a jacket, and pop on a hat. You’ll be feeling warmer in no time at all.
Eat Warm
Soups, casseroles, and toasty beverages such as hot cocoa make the chilly temperatures feel a lot less chilly. Plan meals with this in mind and add in some fresh baked goods for dessert. When you’re finished baking, be sure to leave the oven open—but turned off—to make good use of all that leftover heat.
Switch Out Your Blanket
Many people use the same blankets all year long. However, there is definitely something to be said for switching your bedding based on the season. Down comforters, electric blankets, and flannel sheets will all keep you feeling warm at night.
Install Reflectix
RV windows are thin, and without any added insulation can let in quite a lot of cold. Fortunately, by installing a layer of Reflectix you can avoid this issue. Reflectix can be bought by the roll and cut to fit into your windows. Use Velcro to attach the reflective material to the windows and get ready for your RV to become a much warmer place.
There you have it folks, my top 6 tips for keeping warm in your RV without spending a fortune on propane. Have more you’d like to add? Please do so in the comments!
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