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I woke up at 4am Saturday morning. It was 56 degrees inside the RV; 12 degrees outside with a 16mph wind out of the north . I had gone to bed with the Mr Heater Little Buddy turned off, the Suburban furnace was set at 50 degrees. Both electric heaters were running. A trip to the bathroom — and NO water. Crap! So I tried to shake off the fog of sleep and figure out Continue reading Unexpected Consequences of the Frigid Temps
Friday was a raw day outside. The high temp of the day was suppoosed to be 34 degrees and the wind was ripping out of the north at a steady 10-15mph. I took advantage of the frozen ground to get out and do some prep work for the upcoming cold temperatures before the sun turned it all to mud again. I had several things to get done on both the recreational vehicle (aka Old Girl Continue reading The Temperatures Drop in SE Texas Fulltimers don’t winterize so I am going to tell you how I cope with moderate winter weather here in Texas. Heating your recreational vehicle economically and efficiently can be a challenge. The RV furnace is a noisy propane hog and most full time RV residents do not rely on it as a primary source of heat. The onboard RV furnace can also be a bit temperamental at times. It utilizes a sail switch which makes sure the fan is running full speed before it allows propane to flow to the furnace. A low battery, a defective switch, dirt dauber nests and a variety of other things can contribute to problems with the RV furnace. If you are boondocking during winter months, the battery drain of your recreational vehicle furnace can deplete a battery bank quickly. Some full timers rely on electric heaters and some use auxiliary propane heaters like a Buddy Heater. Some lucky ones with high end coaches have hot water heating systems like an Aqua Continue reading Winter Heating for Your Recreational Vehicle |
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