Travelling with heat on

You need to check all of the state regulations about traveling with open valve propane tanks! I believe most states prohibit that!

Personally, I have never run with the furnace on. I expect the low pressure area on the side of the camper rig, could cause excessive draw, either blowing out the flame, or potentially damaging the side of the trailer from excessive heat. Worse yet, creating a propane leak which would cause a catastrophic explosion!

When we set up for an overnight stop in cold weather, I leave the slides closed and start the furnace. Helps even more if your camper has an electric fireplace! We then go out for supper. By the time we get back, the camper is toasty warm. Oh yeah, don't forget to turn the covers down on the bed , so they warm up as well! Also, don't de-winterize until you are at least in the Carolina's.

Bandaid

korbe wrote:
I would still have the water and sewer systems winterized until in the warmer weather.

THIS....is very important.
Don't de-winterize until you get well below the freeze line.....which is a bit below the northern border of Florida right now.
It's not likely to stay that far south much longer though.

korbe wrote:
I prefer to travel with my LPG tanks shut off. It seems doable to leave with a warm interior with food and cosmetics still above freezing by the time you stop for the day. I would still have the water and sewer systems winterized until in the warmer weather.

Boy different thoughts on the system.
Went getting replacement hoses mentioned to the LP technician about leaving on or turning off, as I have lived in an all gas house several times, felt keeping valves pressurized was better, he agreed.
I will say we use our 5er about once a month. I also don't spend the time to get air out of the lines.

I prefer to travel with my LPG tanks shut off. It seems doable to leave with a warm interior with food and cosmetics still above freezing by the time you stop for the day. I would still have the water and sewer systems winterized until in the warmer weather.

We have just started this for our winter camping trips. We set the t-stat at about 50 to 55, so when we arrive the 5er is already warm, then reset to 65. Seems so much better.

I think this is doable. Things to consider, be sure that registers are not blocked by slides, chairs, gear, etc. The FW moving at speed will draw more heat out, than when parked, so could use a little more propane (not a big deal).

Have a good trip, drive safe!

Jerry

I asked the same question a couple weeks ago. Don't recall anyone saying they had a bad experience using the heat other then folks not liking burning the fuel. I'm going to give it a try with the heat on when we head out next weekend. I'll probably see if it'll set at 50-55.