Post by: mudge1 on May 03, 2016, 06:54:37 PM
Have been enjoying reading all your posts & gleaning lots of info.
I am looking for some tips on keeping warm in a camping trailer.
Last trip to the High Country got a bit chilly, sleeping closest to the canvas was a few degrees below uncomfortable.
I have been having thoughts of some sort of tent liner to insulate, we used to have black out liners in the army.
Any thought or ideas appreciated
Mudge
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Post by: Redcherokee on May 03, 2016, 07:46:16 PM
We have a thermal roof for the CT made of that thinsulate style silver stuff. Not magic, but it does make a difference. Bulky when packed up.
What are you camping in?
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Post by: Rumpig on May 03, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
2kw webasto diesel heater in our camper ;) best thing everonce you have one, you wouldn't have a camper without one 8)
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Post by: topcat on May 03, 2016, 09:12:07 PM
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Post by: Moxley on May 03, 2016, 09:28:42 PM
once you have one, you wouldn't have a camper without one 8)
We've got one, and wouldn't have a camper/caravan without one. Efficient to run, no need for an electric blanket.
Also helps dry the camper out when it's a bit wet.
Post by: mudge1 on May 03, 2016, 09:51:06 PM
2kw webasto diesel heater in our camper ;) best thing everWill look them up, 12v electric blanket sounds good as well.
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Will also look at some style of insulation
Have to solve the problem, or the girlfriend will insist on hotels
Post by: Bird on May 03, 2016, 09:53:50 PM
Will look them up, 12v electric blanket sounds good as well.be sitting down when you price the webasto....
Will also look at some style of insulation
Have to solve the problem, or the girlfriend will insist on hotels
Post by: mudge1 on May 03, 2016, 09:54:13 PM
Without knowing what you are camping in it's hard to advise. I have found a swag is the best way to keep warm, not much a to heat, and while camping in the snow I've been very comfortable in my swag.
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Post by: mudge1 on May 03, 2016, 09:56:30 PM
Put tomorrow's clothes close to hand - like under your pillow. Pull them into bed to warm up in the morning, and get dressed before you get up. Helps a lot.
We have a thermal roof for the CT made of that thinsulate style silver stuff. Not magic, but it does make a difference. Bulky when packed up.
What are you camping in?
In an Ezytrail, does the insulation go over the roof like a fly or inside, like a liner?
Post by: mudge1 on May 03, 2016, 10:00:10 PM
be sitting down when you price the webasto....Ouch, your right, should have laid on the floor!
Post by: Bird on May 03, 2016, 10:01:47 PM
Ouch, your right, should have laid on the floor!look up xcvators thread. he bought his direct from China... way way way cheaper... IM lookin at it too at moment
Post by: heath74 on May 03, 2016, 10:07:25 PM
I find the polar fleece style blankets are light but warm, some foil house insulation under the mattress won't hurt either.
Post by: GeoffA on May 03, 2016, 10:12:11 PM
..... some foil house insulation under the mattress won't hurt either.
Watch for condensation under the mattress with this. Can make a bit of a mess.
Mattresses need to be able to breathe a bit.
:cheers:
Post by: Redcherokee on May 03, 2016, 10:13:17 PM
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Post by: DannyG on May 04, 2016, 12:42:29 AM
In fact too much heat. Can't run it while your inside the camper, well you can but its shorts and singlet inside while -2 outside!
Post by: dgd69 on May 04, 2016, 02:47:56 AM
look up xcvators thread. he bought his direct from China... way way way cheaper... IM lookin at it too at moment
Post by: gyost on May 04, 2016, 07:09:03 AM
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Post by: alnjan on May 04, 2016, 08:06:23 PM
https://www.truma.com/int/en/heating/overview-heating-systems.php (https://www.truma.com/int/en/heating/overview-heating-systems.php)
Post by: kylarama on May 04, 2016, 10:48:29 PM
Head poking out with a beanie on, I've been toasty warm in a swag camped in the snow.
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Post by: mudge1 on May 04, 2016, 10:58:53 PM
Forget doonas. Get a high quality sleeping bag with a -10 degree rating or lower.She's a younger women, seems we have to share a double & she keeps knocking my beanie off.....
Head poking out with a beanie on, I've been toasty warm in a swag camped in the snow.
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Thanks for all the tips, I think I can make her happy
Post by: cruiser 91 on May 05, 2016, 02:58:15 AM
The blue matt is a yoga matt, you can purchase off the roll at Clark Rubber. It rolls up and lives under the bench seat when not in use.
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These also work a treat. The misus puts them in her jacket pockets as well to keep hands warm during the day. Ive also used 6 packs worth in the bed a couple hours before we turn in when I forgot the water bottle.
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Post by: mudge1 on May 05, 2016, 12:54:49 PM
This works for us along with condensation matt under mattress and a 4mm silver lined foam insulated mat under that. Bedding doesn't get wet ;D A hot water bottle and donna's. Bed end awning also helps.
The blue matt is a yoga matt, you can purchase off the roll at Clark Rubber. It rolls up and lives under the bench seat when not in use.
(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/06drz440e/IMG_01161_zpsegl9m36a.jpg)
These also work a treat. The misus puts them in her jacket pockets as well to keep hands warm during the day. Ive also used 6 packs worth in the bed a couple hours before we turn in when I forgot the water bottle.
(http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp155/06drz440e/IMG_01221_zps75uuf8yq.jpg)
:cheers:
The yoga mat is a great idea, thanks
Post by: Bird on May 05, 2016, 01:05:48 PM
or 1 doona and a good sleepin bag either inside it or open it like a blanket...
diesel heater best I've found is ~500 out of Chinlee.
shame shipping is so poison :(
Post by: Swannie on May 05, 2016, 01:53:05 PM
be sitting down when you price the webasto....Speak to Green RV
Post by: Bird on May 05, 2016, 02:21:48 PM
Quote from: Starsky
Speak to Green RV
I'll mention that Mr Murdoch recommended him? ;)
Post by: mudge1 on May 05, 2016, 04:21:36 PM
I agree with the other dude... 2 good doonas works for us.. one under one on top.My girlfriend runs an importing business, we could bring a load in one of her containers.....
or 1 doona and a good sleepin bag either inside it or open it like a blanket...
diesel heater best I've found is ~500 out of Chinlee.
shame shipping is so poison :(
Post by: tracker on May 05, 2016, 04:44:30 PM
Does 13 degrees constitute Cold Weather camping ?? ;D ;D.......Gezzzz...I LOVE Queensland up here ..... >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: Rumpig on May 05, 2016, 05:40:21 PM
Does 13 degrees constitute Cold Weather camping ?? ;D ;D.......Gezzzz...I LOVE Queensland up here ..... >:D >:D >:D >:D >:Dsounds like ski jacket and ugg boot weather to me ;D
Cheers Tracker.
Post by: Racer17 on May 05, 2016, 06:40:03 PM
sounds like ski jacket and ugg boot weather to me ;D
Sounds like finally time to put pants and a shirt on to me :P
Post by: mudge1 on May 05, 2016, 07:19:53 PM
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Post by: aussie9 on May 05, 2016, 07:47:49 PM
Does 13 degrees constitute Cold Weather camping ?? ;D ;D.......Gezzzz...I LOVE Queensland up here ..... >:D >:D >:D >:D >:DWe're off to Mt Moffatt at 2:00am tomorrow. Injune and Mitchell go down to around 13c for the next few nights and then a spell of 8-9c. Our go to is flannelette sheets and a feather doona in the camper
Cheers Tracker.
That been us when we have seen -6c.
Can't recommend a good feather doona highly enough.
Cheers
Post by: kylarama on May 05, 2016, 09:06:12 PM
She's a younger women, seems we have to share a double
Most sleeping bags that fully unzip come in left and and right hand zips. Buy one of each and zip them together for a double.
Post by: Bird on May 05, 2016, 09:51:49 PM
Quote from: aussie9
Our go to is flannelette sheets and a feather doona in the camper
bought on of these last week in double size.
http://www.thehouseofalpaca.com.au/platinum-range-alpaca-underlays (http://www.thehouseofalpaca.com.au/platinum-range-alpaca-underlays)
LOVE alpaca stuff.
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