How To Stay Warm In Your RV

A lot has been said about how to keep your RV warm in the colder months so pipes don’t freeze, sewer lines flow, and water comes out of the faucet.  But very little time has been devoted to discussing how to keep yourself warm and cozy. Let’s take a minute to discuss that part of RVing.

I suppose many of you would say just turn up the heat and use more propane or add a fireplace to the RV if you do not already have one.  Maybe just add a BIG space heater.  Well, while those are good ideas you may have forgotten warmer air holds more moisture and adds to Mold growth.  Mold and moisture entering the walls of an RV are the death of the RV.  Most of us have a real investment to protect so raising the inside temperature is not always a good idea.

I suppose one way to keep warm is layering clothes but how many layers do you want on, just to read a book or watch TV? If you set the furnance to 69 or 70 degrees to keep air moiture down you will get cold in the feet and outer parts of the body. So you need to put on some socks and add some Snoozies to your feet

Snozzies To Keep Your Feet Warm

Polyester

Made with a brushed fleece exterior in colorful and fun printed patterns and then lined with a soft Sherpa fleece inside.

Non-skid sole so you can feel safe wearing them on wood or tile floors.

S (5-6), M (7-8), L (9-10), XL (11-12).

Keeps feet warm even on the coldest of days.

Many patterns to choose from.

Now that we have the feet warm we need to get the rest of the body warm.

Sunbeam Fleece Heated Throw Electric Blanket

This type of blanket heats just you and not the whole RV which saves on electric cost.

You say your ears are cold.  Then let’s look into solving that problem.

Personal Heater

Self-Regulating Ceramic Element

Automatic Overheat Protection

Maximum Heat Power: 1.50 kW

Lower power usage saves on your energy bill and helps to eliminate tripping the circuit breaker if multiple heaters are used in an RV setting.

Energy-Smart, uses only 200 Watts

3.8″ x 4.3″ x 6.1″ tall. Fully assembled.

ETL listed

Safe ceramic element, overheat protection, and cool-touch housing.

This type of heater does not heat the whole RV just you.  That will save the bucks.  This is a personal heater and can be used at bedtime as well to heat you while you sleep.

What if you read in bed under the covers and, of course, the bed is cold when you get into it and anytime you would move your feet you would freeze.  What to do?

Heated Mattress Pad

A heated mattress pad sends heat up through the sheets to you rather than down through the blankets to you. So it uses your own body heat as well as its’ own heat to keep you warm and cozy.  If you move your feet they are still warm as the heat from the pad rises.  This is a very efficient system and the cost of operating the Heated Mattress Pad is also very low.

You turn of the mattress pad about 15 minutes before going to bed for a warm reception when you crawl in.

You could add a pair of nighttime Sweats to your wardrobe and put them on during the evening hours to help keep you warm.  There are hundreds of styles and as many prices for this type of clothing and you can even shop online to save a buck or two on gas.

Until Next Time

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Last Minute RVer Gifts

Well, there is less than one week to go until Christmas so for those of you that still can’t figure out a good gift for your RVing friends here are my last ideas on the subject for this year.

16QT Countertop Oven

16-quart countertop oven bakes, boils, broils, air fries, steams, grills, and roasts

Cooks up to 3 times faster than a conventional oven; no need to defrost frozen foods first

Uses halogen, infrared, and convection heat; food stays moist on the inside and browned and crispy on the outside

Adjustable temperature; 60-minute timer; stay-cool handles; 2 stainless-steel cooking racks included

Measures approximately 15-4/5 by 13 by 12-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Pops faster than a microwave- up to 18 cups of gourmet corn in less than 2 1/2 minutes

In test after test, the Presto PopLite hot air popper out popped other leading brands, popping up to 30-percent faster with virtually no unpopped kernels

Uses regular or gourmet popcorn

Pops without oil for up to 42-percent fewer calories than microwave bag popcorn.,

Trademark Tools 75-RB680 Red 12 Volt Automobile Electric Blanket

It has an LED indicator light

It can be plugged for use with any 12 Volt power outlet (cigarette lighter socket)

It automatically maintains a warm comfortable temperature

It comes in a plastic storage case with handles

The electric blanket measures 43 x 59 inches

Single Serve Coffeemaker

Brew using single-serve packs, coffee grounds or soft pods

Compatible with K-cup packs

Better coffee extraction than the leading competitor

Adjustable cup rest allows for standard-size cups or travel mugs

All removable parts are dishwasher safe

Igloo Countertop Ice Maker, Stainless Steel

Portable Stainless Steel Ice Maker

Enjoy a batch of ice in as little as 6 minutes

Produces 26 lbs of ice per day in choice of 2 ice sizes (small or large)

Stores up to 1.5 lbs of ice at a time

2.3 Quart Reservoir with Electronic LED Controls

Pizzacraft 15″ Square Cordierite Baking/Pizza Stone

Make your own delicious pizza at home

Reheat ready-made frozen pizza

Not just for pizza can bake bread, pastries and other goods

Stone requires no seasoning or conditioning

Thermal shock resistant

Flameless Candles Illumination Set – Scented

BEST Quality Premium REAL Wax Flameless Candles – high quality authentic flickering flames candles

LED Light Technology – the battery operated candles will last you 500+ hours

SAFE – No Flame Candles which Look Natural – AA Candles Flickering Candle Set is environment-friendly, user-friendly, and hassle-free and hazard free candle decor

Great for both indoor & outdoor use

These are lightly Vanilla Scented

Stanley All-in-One Screwdriver

6-way all-in-one comfort grip screwdriver

6 tips include #1 and #2 Phillips, 1/4 and 3/16 slotted, and 1/4 and 5/16 nut driver

Ergonomically designed bi-material handle for superb comfort

Bar is chrome plated for rust resistance

Ideal for kitchen drawer or car–no need for extra screwdrivers

Caravan Sports Infinity Zero Gravity Chair, Beige

Durable textaline fabric suspended by double bungee system

Relax with the smooth recline function that locks in any position, adjustable headrest/lumbar support

Dual finger tip locking system

Folds down to only 6.3 inches wide

Supports up to 300 lbs.

High strength and durable powder coated steel frame

Long lasting outdoor grade fabric (Textilene 2X1)

Well, that is it for this Season.  Have a great Christmas and Happy Camping.

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RV Stocking Stuffer Ideas From Facebook

I am sure most of us have gotten the big RVer Christmas Gift for this year and just need a few odds and ends to fill in.  If that is the case and you need some small RVer gift ideas here are a few that have been suggested by people on Facebook.

A. First is smoke and fire alarms for the basement storage of a TT or 5th wheel.  Are you protected in those areas?  I wasn’t but I am now.

Smoke and Fire Alarm

B. Next is a product that is used to replace that foam filter stuff that you find when you clean the Air Conditioner cover.  You don’t do that?  Never knew that there was a filter behind the ceiling A/C grate. Well now you do.

You will need to cut the filter material to match the current filter.

C. How about a protectant that you can spray on just about anything on a RV to protect it from Sun and weather.

Regular use gives 100% prevention of UV caused slow-fade

303 Aerospace protectant keeps UV-sensitive materials “like new” year after year.

D. When you have a squeak what do you use to get rid of it? When something is hard to turn what do you use to free it up?  You should not be using WD-40. You should be using.

Contains PTFE for long-lasting protection

Withstands extreme load carrying situations

Displaces moisture and seals out corrosion

E. For those black tank watchers.

ODOR FREE: absolutely no chemical or sewer smell

ORGANIC: biodegradable, environmentally friendly, septic tank friendly

EFFECTIVE: in extreme hot & cold temperatures ( over 100°f )

EXTENDED DUMP INTERVAL: keeps on working ( don’t have to add more before dumping )

LIQUIFY: waste solids & most ordinary household tissue ( no expensive special tissue needed )

F. To repair a tire on the road or dry camping you need one of these Tire Repair Kits.

Tire Repair Kit

G. When you need to wash off your tow vehicle the front of the RV and you don’t have or can’t use any water.

Can be used as Waterless Wash or Just spray on after wet washing to Wax As You Dry. Works on wet or dry surfaces. Kit includes 1 full 32oz spray bottle , 1 mini bug scrubber and 3 Microfiber towels. Waterless Wash up to 8 cars or Wax As You Dry 12 cars. Leaves a non-stick UV protective coating on ALL surfaces

H. To keep things frozen while going to your campground try this.

Nu-Ice Freezer Pack

Nu-Ice is a non-toxic, non-hazardous, chemical freezer pack capable of maintaining a sub-zero temperature “charge” in a freezer or other insulated environment for an extended period of time. This is accomplished by charging the pack to initiate the simple chemical reaction within the pack. The pack immediately begins to absorb energy (heat) and emit sub-zero temperatures once environment temperatures begin to rise. These packs are safe, environmentally friendly and re-usable up to five years! Therefore, the Nu-Ice packs are a great alternative for gas emitting dry ice as our pack do not require special handling, training or costly haz-mat shipping fees. 5 lb.

I. With all the rubber weather seals our RVs have we need a rubber protectant.

Rubber Seal Protectant

Gummi Pflege is a special rubber treatment that conditions rubber weather seals on car doors, windows and trunks reducing squeaks, rattles, wind noise and potential water leaks. Gummi restores color to dried out rubber and keeps them elastic while protecting them against the damaging effects of heat, freezing temperatures and UV rays. It uses a petroleum free, water-based formula. Easy-to-use shoe polish type applicator makes application simple without the mess.

J. To dry you off quickly and then dry itself quickly you need a special quick drying towel.

Quick Drying Towel

Microfiber with super soft ultra-suede finish

Remarkably absorbent and fast drying. Machine washable

Features a silver-ion antibacterial treatment. The microfibers are given a permanent coating of silver ions, which prohibit the growth of bacteria and other microbial life. The result is a towel that doesn’t smell or transmit germs

Packaged in Mesh Bag

Sizes XS: 12″ x 24″, 1.3 oz; SM: 16″ x 32″, 2.2 oz; MD: 20″ x 40″, 3.6 oz; LG: 24″ x 48″, 5.1 oz; XL: 30″ x 60″, 8.1 oz

K. How about a nice flag or turn it into a picture to hang in the RV?

Just Go Flag

L. All most every RVer that I know likes Donuts.  With below you can make your own fresh daily.

Pan makes 6 standard donuts at a time, each 3.5 inches/9cm diameter

Durable nonstick coating helps ensure effortless food release

Recipes and instructions included

Hand washing recommended

Until Next Time.

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