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profdant139
Explorer II
Dec 06, 2013

Wild idea -- skirts & a propane flame box underneath?

The underbelly of my trailer is fairly well insulated -- but I am sure that on a night below 15 degrees, something is going to freeze. (I have camped in 15 degree weather with no problem, but I don't...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 07, 2013
Hi profdant,

Canvas or space cloth tarps might be velcroed in place around the bottom as a skirt. Heat will radiate through the bottom--and if you can keep the wind away a mini environment would ensue.

Add a hydronic heater powered by the gas water heater with a circulating pump a la smkettner for a heat source.

*Presto* no co risk at all.

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