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toedtoes
Nov 29, 2019Explorer III
Have you tried non-electric solutions? Self heating options like sherpa, plush, microfiber, etc.
I have an electric mattress pad at home. In the campers, I have good quality microfiber sheets (Cosy House 1500 or 1800 series), plush blankets, and faux fur/sherpa comforters. They provide a self heating bed - holding my body heat in. And the microfiber sheets don't get as cold as cotton, so you don't have a major shock if you move your feet around during the night. You can also try a sherpa mattress pad (unheated).
If you are going right from driving to bed, a 12v electric throw blanket would work to heat the bed. But it won't keep the bed warm all night. And if you don't go right to bed, you'll have to go back to the vehicle at bedtime, start it up, warm the blanket and rush it to the bed. Not really practical long term.
I have an electric mattress pad at home. In the campers, I have good quality microfiber sheets (Cosy House 1500 or 1800 series), plush blankets, and faux fur/sherpa comforters. They provide a self heating bed - holding my body heat in. And the microfiber sheets don't get as cold as cotton, so you don't have a major shock if you move your feet around during the night. You can also try a sherpa mattress pad (unheated).
If you are going right from driving to bed, a 12v electric throw blanket would work to heat the bed. But it won't keep the bed warm all night. And if you don't go right to bed, you'll have to go back to the vehicle at bedtime, start it up, warm the blanket and rush it to the bed. Not really practical long term.
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