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12-24-2021, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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How To Heat An RV With LESS Propane
We are on the road 5 months and did a few cold nights down to 23 degrees. Our inexpensive window covers work great! We were comfortable at 64 degrees due to no drafts.
Faster ti heat. And Little electric space heater keeps it 68 to 72 degrees. Amazing relief for us.
Some info here
https://rvlife.com/how-to-heat-an-rv-without-propane
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12-25-2021, 12:23 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Thanks for the useful info, and Merry Christmas!
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12-25-2021, 01:17 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,874
THOR #14698
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Merry Christmas Scuba! Good article.
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12-25-2021, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Welcome all. Enjoy your families.
Our 1st Xmas in our MH or any camper.
Big Fun...
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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12-25-2021, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Easy!
Head further south til heat is no longer needed!
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12-25-2021, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Travelin' Texans
Easy!
Head further south til heat is no longer needed!
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That is what we ate doing after TN SC NC then to NM AZ
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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01-01-2022, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Daybreak 22GOC
State: Kansas
Posts: 168
THOR #18675
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insullation
We have used aluminized windshield sun protectors, cut them to size, and used small velcro strips to hold them in place, so the regular acordian shades can be lowered This provides extra insulation and light masking. Gander Outdoors also has rolls of the double sided aluminized installation material that can be purchased. I already had the sunshades. Both are an effective insulator.
2. We have vent pillows for each vent.
3. I used a piece of the reflective material velcrod on the inside of the shower skylight as well.
4. I use the reflectors in the windows when in storage also. It provides protection from the hot KS sun and helps hold down the interior temperatures in summer. I suppose it also helps prevent possible fading of the interior surfaces.
Hope this helps.
JimC
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01-01-2022, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimC
We have used aluminized windshield sun protectors, cut them to size, and used small velcro strips to hold them in place, so the regular acordian shades can be lowered This provides extra insulation and light masking. Gander Outdoors also has rolls of the double sided aluminized installation material that can be purchased. I already had the sunshades. Both are an effective insulator.
2. We have vent pillows for each vent.
3. I used a piece of the reflective material velcrod on the inside of the shower skylight as well.
4. I use the reflectors in the windows when in storage also. It provides protection from the hot KS sun and helps hold down the interior temperatures in summer. I suppose it also helps prevent possible fading of the interior surfaces.
Hope this helps.
JimC
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Where do you get vent pillows?
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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01-01-2022, 10:56 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,325
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
Where do you get vent pillows?
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Have you never seen these in any camping store?
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01-01-2022, 11:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Nice thx
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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01-01-2022, 11:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,437
THOR #17765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
Where do you get vent pillows?
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If you’re near Charlotte I’ve got 2 I’ll give you.
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01-02-2022, 01:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo56
If you’re near Charlotte I’ve got 2 I’ll give you.
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Wow thx headed to SC early am
Appreciate
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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01-02-2022, 01:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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If your coach is functional with the slides in you might want to pull them in, at least at night. There’s less space (volume) to heat and not as much surface are through which heat will be lost. It makes a big difference.
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01-02-2022, 01:58 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Daybreak 22GOC
State: Kansas
Posts: 168
THOR #18675
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I didn't mention it before, but be sure to cover either inside or outside, the windshield. There is huge heat loss there.
Jim C
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01-04-2022, 05:56 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 35.2
State: Georgia
Posts: 43
THOR #18370
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
We are on the road 5 months and did a few cold nights down to 23 degrees. Our inexpensive window covers work great! We were comfortable at 64 degrees due to no drafts.
Faster ti heat. And Little electric space heater keeps it 68 to 72 degrees. Amazing relief for us.
Some info here
https://rvlife.com/how-to-heat-an-rv-without-propane
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Yep, I've done all of these things to improve the inside warmth of our 35" Class A... BUT here's the best improvement: COLD air seeps in UNDERNEATH all along the area where the slides meet the flooring. Solution... "Door Drafts" tucked into these spots. I found some that were 72" long by Googling "Door Drafts" and ordered them on Amazon! We're cozy now! (Pix Attached)
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01-04-2022, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richie Rich
Yep, I've done all of these things to improve the inside warmth of our 35" Class A... BUT here's the best improvement: COLD air seeps in UNDERNEATH all along the area where the slides meet the flooring. Solution... "Door Drafts" tucked into these spots. I found some that were 72" long by Googling "Door Drafts" and ordered them on Amazon! We're cozy now! (Pix Attached)
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Nice wife is reviewing
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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01-04-2022, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimC
I didn't mention it before, but be sure to cover either inside or outside, the windshield. There is huge heat loss there.
Jim C
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All inside windows covered
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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01-05-2022, 01:47 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Florida
Posts: 34
THOR #24841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
We are on the road 5 months and did a few cold nights down to 23 degrees. Our inexpensive window covers work great! We were comfortable at 64 degrees due to no drafts.
Faster ti heat. And Little electric space heater keeps it 68 to 72 degrees. Amazing relief for us.
Some info here
https://rvlife.com/how-to-heat-an-rv-without-propane
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Got one as well. Live in Florida, a portable AC would be nice
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01-05-2022, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,114
THOR #20220
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There is one?
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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07-30-2022, 11:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum WS31
State: Washington
Posts: 21
THOR #27401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richie Rich
"Door Drafts" tucked into these spots. I found some that were 72" long by Googling "Door Drafts" and ordered them on Amazon! We're cozy now! (Pix Attached)
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Ever considered a pool noodle? They can be cut to size & shape (label each for location). If you install them under carriage for the slide, be sure to remove them before closing it!
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