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HEAT

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:48 pm
by BnTRanch
We use a 12vdc heat pad under the mattress cover and preheat the bed before getting in for about 40 minutes. I used this in my tractor when I was truckin'.
But now I have added a roadpro 12vdc heater to take the chill off in the morning in the tear. Takes no time at all to remove the chill.
Road Pro 12 Volt Heater Defroster RPAT-858

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 4:55 pm
by Kevin A
Looks like a neat little heater, nice price too.
http://boatandrvaccessories.com/HEATER-FANS.htm

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:11 pm
by Nitetimes
Make you own heat, it's cheap (more or less) and fun. ;) ;) :) :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:22 pm
by len19070
I have an LP heater, but have never needed it for heat. Its used more for drying things out from damp/rainy days. We're going out Feb 9-11 and don't expect to use it.....But I'm still bringing it along.

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Happy Trails

Len

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:23 pm
by madjack
BnT...I added a couple of more options to your poll...I have found a need for heat yet but the coldest camping done so far was 38*s and with the wife and a couple of mutant chihuahuas it would have to get a good bit cooler to need a heater..I have a similar 12vdc heater I got from HF and a small 120vac ceramic heater if ever I should find a need for one...the heated (12vdc) mattress pads are an attractive alternative (power consumption wise) to the Road Pro type heaters.....
madjack 8)

PS....WARNING...never sleep in a completely closed up TD, regardless of weather...or it may be a very looooooooong sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! always allow for some ventilation.........

I have slept

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:34 pm
by BnTRanch
down to -25F (truck idled all night ) and that pad made it Very comfortable indeed.
Well worth it in my opinion
Terry

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:12 pm
by Lazybones
I voted significant other. When I had a significant other I wondered why anyone would want a heater in there teardrop. Now that I sleep in the trailer alone it does get cold at times. a twelve volt blanket sound good for breaking the chill. Where can I get one?

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:38 pm
by madjack
http://boatandrvaccessories.com/HEATEDBLANKETS.htm
http://www.electrowarmth.com/

...local Wal-Mart hadda selection of them in their bedding section last nite as well.................
madjack 8)

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:59 pm
by Kens
We camped in 30 deg and needed heat. We got a 120vac mattress pad hope thats enough. If not we may just stay home?

Len does not need heater

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:59 pm
by Guy
Dear Len,

You do not need the heater because you sleep INSIDE the hunting lodge 3 feet FROM A HUGE FIRE., while Jack and I are twenty feet away in another room where fereezing cold water has to keep running all winter or the pipes bust.

But it was great and more than worth the trip.

PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:00 pm
by Lazybones
Thanks Madjack!

I am going to order one from the link you gave. :woohoo:

Who says you need a girlfriend.$>
Lee

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:54 am
by bledsoe3
Lazybones wrote:Thanks Madjack!

I am going to order one from the link you gave. :woohoo:

Who says you need a girlfriend.$>
Lee

That mattress warmer will cost a whole lot less than a date. And if that leads to something more, never mind. We don't need to go there

PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:15 am
by madjack
Lee, the RoadPro models are more along the line of a heated lap blanket...the ElectroWarmth models are heated mattress pads and would probably work better as a heater substitute...truckers luv 'em........
madjack 8)