Although the temperature outside is in the mid-30s and the wind is creating wind chills below freezing, you will find that a couple of space heaters in your rig will keep you nice and warm.
For those RV owners with heat pumps, temperatures below 42 degrees render them in effective however space heaters can comfortably cover the range between 42 down to your comfort level.
I know a number of RV owners that take pride in saying that they use little to no LP however be aware that your basement and water closet need a level of heat that will protect your plumbing from freezing.
One of the remedies that is employed by RVers is to place an incandescent light bulb in the water closet which provides enough heat to keep things from freezing.
1500W 12.5 Amp coil type space heater with “Energy$Smart” circuitry. Unit has a tilt feature that shuts off the heater.
Many RVers currently on the road are being exposed to teens and single digit temps. Keeping you water flowing into the RV becomes a challenge.
Recently fresh water hoses have seen the integration of conductors that will keep the hose from freezing. It goes without saying that a hydrant type of water source will perform better than a conventional faucet system however one can wrap and insulate water sources and make them usable below freezing temps.
Aside from moving to a warmer climate, what are your cold weather tips are remedies?
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