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Gdetrailer
Nov 29, 2013Explorer III
I am always astounded by the lengths folks go to camp so cheaply.
Why so cheap?
Folks spend 20K+ for a RV then want want to camp for "free" all winter and to attempt to heat it in the winter with a bunch of forest floor sticks. Just pretty darn silly. If it is HEAT you need then perhaps you need to budget in propane and be safe INSTEAD of being so cheap.
I plain don't like camping in the winter, campers typically have R3-R5 insulation in the walls and ceiling and R2 in the floor. It is a ice box. So I just plain don't camp in the winter.
If you want ambiance, they DO make small electric "fireplaces" which would be a much better idea.
If you are going to "play" in the winter then be prepared to PAY for it...
Why so cheap?
Folks spend 20K+ for a RV then want want to camp for "free" all winter and to attempt to heat it in the winter with a bunch of forest floor sticks. Just pretty darn silly. If it is HEAT you need then perhaps you need to budget in propane and be safe INSTEAD of being so cheap.
I plain don't like camping in the winter, campers typically have R3-R5 insulation in the walls and ceiling and R2 in the floor. It is a ice box. So I just plain don't camp in the winter.
If you want ambiance, they DO make small electric "fireplaces" which would be a much better idea.
If you are going to "play" in the winter then be prepared to PAY for it...
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