how keep warm in a pop up trailer tent in north country and no electricity

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gaeat

2005-06-10 19:03:47 UTC

hi
I am new to camping in a pop up trailer tent

I am living north and the night can be pretty cold

I would like to know how to we can keep warm at night in the trailer tent

What king of warming device can be sage to use

We like camping in a camping that as no electricity.

tks for the tips

gaea

Tom J

2005-06-10 19:44:19 UTC

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Post by gaeat
hi
I am new to camping in a pop up trailer tent
I am living north and the night can be pretty cold
I would like to know how to we can keep warm at night in the trailer tent
What king of warming device can be sage to use

Sleeping bags. We have a hard wall trailer and still use sleeping bags
when it's cold!!

Tom J

Searcher1

2005-06-10 20:32:38 UTC

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We have an older Coleman pop up and we camp in the dead of winter in PA.
Keep in mind ours is not a hard side but canvas. We have a Big Buddy
portable indoor heater that we keep on the floor in the middle. The Big
Buddy has a fan which helps circulate the heat. Another thing that I do to
maintain warmth is to use a space blanket ( that foil looking blanket for a
buck or two) I spread that out before my wife puts on the sheet, so we are
sleeping on top of that. It may be a bit noisy but hey it works. I would
much rather camp in extreme cold then in temps above 80. I from Minot N.
Dakota so I am very use to the cold, My wife on the other hand is from an
island off the coast of Venezuela so she can't stand anything below 80. So
since we are both from opposite ends we do quite well with that BIG BUDDY.

Hope this helps

PS the BB runs about 69 to 79 bucks

Searcher1

l***@yahoo.com

2005-06-11 04:04:32 UTC

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In addition, you could try sleeping in woolen jamies and wool socks. A
wool cap helps too, And you can fill a water bottle ( better be
completely leak-proof) with hot water before getting in bed. That will
warm the bed up quickly...

Newt

2005-06-11 07:18:18 UTC

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Post by l***@yahoo.com
In addition, you could try sleeping in woolen jamies and wool socks. A
wool cap helps too, And you can fill a water bottle ( better be
completely leak-proof) with hot water before getting in bed. That will
warm the bed up quickly...

When I went on a bike run to Four Corners, I found a camping store in
Durango CO that sold little packs that you open up and shake the bag and
it would put out some heat for several hours. I would open 2 and throw
them in the sleeping bag. Worked like a champ.

Newt

a***@nospam.net

2005-06-11 04:13:02 UTC

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Mr. Heater Portable Buddy. Safe for indoor use. No battery power
needed. About 80 bucks. Keeps us reasonably warm at temps down to 20
degrees.
http://www.mrheater.com/productdetail.asp?id=678

Tom

Ken

2005-06-11 13:43:55 UTC

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Hey,

Please read the manufacturer's instructions very carefully. There are many
warnings such as "When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the ground
is level and keep any objects at least 24 inches from the front of the
heater. THIS HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH A TIP OVER SWITCH THAT WILL SHUT THE
HEATER OFF IF THE HEATER TIPS OVER HOWEVER, DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
OR WHERE CHILDREN MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER
WHILE SLEEPING!"

Also, proper ventilation is extremely necessary.

We purchase sleeping bags for they type of weather expected. If it gets
colder, bundle up! Especially covering the hear.

Halon

Post by a***@nospam.net

Mr. Heater Portable Buddy. Safe for indoor use. No battery power
needed. About 80 bucks. Keeps us reasonably warm at temps down to 20
degrees.
http://www.mrheater.com/productdetail.asp?id=678
Tom

Chris Cowles

2005-06-11 18:50:26 UTC

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That device looks pretty interesting but a caveat from the web site states
it's not designed for use at altitudes over 7000 feet. That's not too
limiting but may affect some users.

Post by a***@nospam.net
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy. Safe for indoor use. No battery power
needed. About 80 bucks. Keeps us reasonably warm at temps down to 20
degrees.
http://www.mrheater.com/productdetail.asp?id=678
Tom

Chris Cowles

2005-06-11 18:54:33 UTC

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There are propane furnaces available designed for built-in installation in a
pop-up. The have thermostats (by degrees, not just high/low) and a blower
that operates off the camper battery. Be aware that they can drain both your
propane tank and your battery, if you use it a lot.

Steph

2005-06-13 15:58:44 UTC

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We regularly dry-camp at 8600' elevation where the temperature hovers
about 45 degrees fahrenheit prior to bed and drops to a low of about 28-
30 just before sunrise.

I personally have no trouble with this, though I admit I sometimes have
a complainer or two.

We dress warm before bed, optionally take a warm bottle of water with us
when climbing in. We use sleeping bags appropriately rated for the
temperature.

One interesting note, snce we usually are sleeping 5-7 people, 2 adults
and 2 kids on the king bunk is sometimes tough, so I share the converted
dining area with my son. It is a little short for me (I am 6'), but
sleeping there is a LOT WARMER than on the slide out bunk ends.

Anyway, when we wake in the morning we will optionally flip on the
built-in furnace at it's lowest setting on the thermostat --- about 50
degrees Fahrenheit. We will usually run this for 20-30 minutes while
getting ready for the day and dressing.

We have done full weeks this way, without running out of either propane
or 12v battery power.

Note my deep-cycle is on it's fifth year and appears to have given it up
while in storage. So a new battery is due this month.
--
Stephen, Wife, Daughter, Son, and in-laws
San Diego, CA
2002 Grand Caravan ES 3.8L with tow package
2001 Saturn LW200 in Silver-Blue
2001 Jayco Eagle 10 UD
__________
/__________\_
|__|__|_____|---+
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lfm

2005-06-14 00:58:52 UTC

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We refer camping with electricity when it is cold, but we manage without.
Our trailer does have a heater, but we never sleep with it on, but it is
nice for dressing/undressing. We have foam mattress pads which keep in the
warmth, flannel sheets, and a good comforter. We dress warmly. Bedsocks are
nice. We have each other.

My husband got one of those cardboard things people put in their windshields
to keep the sun out when the car is parked, and puts in in his corner - he
thinks it keeps him warmer. I don't see the need.

My kids have warm sleeping bags.

We managed quite well last year at Bryce when the temps hit the high teens
at night. No hookups.

Laura

Kegger

2005-06-14 02:19:46 UTC

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Couple things help one of them is a "Space Blanket" or Rescue Blanket they
are mylar and will reflect the heat back to you from underneath. The other
thing we use in the camper are good air matresses. They are not only a good
air insulator but can be adjusted to how firm or soft you want to sleep on.
Along with good sleeping bags and my wool cap never needed heat above 30
degrees out.
I do have the heat option on the AC unit which helps take the chill off and
I have a Cat Propane heater in case we get colder then we should but in all
honesty haven't had it out of the box other then to test it.

Post by lfm
We refer camping with electricity when it is cold, but we manage without.
Our trailer does have a heater, but we never sleep with it on, but it is
nice for dressing/undressing. We have foam mattress pads which keep in the
warmth, flannel sheets, and a good comforter. We dress warmly. Bedsocks
are nice. We have each other.
My husband got one of those cardboard things people put in their
windshields to keep the sun out when the car is parked, and puts in in his
corner - he thinks it keeps him warmer. I don't see the need.
My kids have warm sleeping bags.
We managed quite well last year at Bryce when the temps hit the high teens
at night. No hookups.
Laura