rug buddy for heating our (cold) floors
Hi, This might be just the thing for a cold RV floor! Rug Buddy
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You are dealing with some serious temperature challenges! It requires multiple avenues of attack to make things more comfortable for you.
I don't think the heated floor mat will heat much of the floor. I expect it will provide a smaller respite from the cold on wanting feet, though :)
I would recommend "Red Head" synthetic socks from Bass Pro. They have free shipping now, though I doubt to Canada, so you may want to check that first. Lifetime guarantee, about $10/pair. I just ordered a bunch of them for my family and as gifts. Hint: Order one size too large. They are not constrictive on the calf as many are and are very thick, soft, and warm.
A tip that may help with the stratification of heat in a camper is to use a small, low velocity fan and point it from about table level to the ceiling (we use a bit of an angle to help in circulation).
You'll lose the hot spots, but gain in overall comfort.
If you were closer, I'd bring over a hot thermos of coffee or chicken noodle soup!
We do use a twin electric blanket (twin size are inexpensive and are the ones they advertise as special prices) as a throw blanket for DW, DD and I on the sofa while we watch a movie or play a game in cold weather. It helps some.
Our Wave-6 does a nice job of adding comfort heat (radiant warms these aching bones).
How is your humidity? Too high or too low makes your body feel colder.
Hot stew in the crock pot all day helps. Spicy foods help with the cold 'feeling' Actually, the flushing it causes can cool your body's core faster, but it feels warmer. Just be sure you are not in danger of hypothermia!
Foods such as a piece of sugar candy can temporarly help raise your core temp. Butterscotch is excellent!
Keeping hydrated (warm fluids are best) can be a challenge in the cold.
Hopefully some of these warm thoughts can help with your challenge!
I don't think the heated floor mat will heat much of the floor. I expect it will provide a smaller respite from the cold on wanting feet, though :)
I would recommend "Red Head" synthetic socks from Bass Pro. They have free shipping now, though I doubt to Canada, so you may want to check that first. Lifetime guarantee, about $10/pair. I just ordered a bunch of them for my family and as gifts. Hint: Order one size too large. They are not constrictive on the calf as many are and are very thick, soft, and warm.
A tip that may help with the stratification of heat in a camper is to use a small, low velocity fan and point it from about table level to the ceiling (we use a bit of an angle to help in circulation).
You'll lose the hot spots, but gain in overall comfort.
If you were closer, I'd bring over a hot thermos of coffee or chicken noodle soup!
We do use a twin electric blanket (twin size are inexpensive and are the ones they advertise as special prices) as a throw blanket for DW, DD and I on the sofa while we watch a movie or play a game in cold weather. It helps some.
Our Wave-6 does a nice job of adding comfort heat (radiant warms these aching bones).
How is your humidity? Too high or too low makes your body feel colder.
Hot stew in the crock pot all day helps. Spicy foods help with the cold 'feeling' Actually, the flushing it causes can cool your body's core faster, but it feels warmer. Just be sure you are not in danger of hypothermia!
Foods such as a piece of sugar candy can temporarly help raise your core temp. Butterscotch is excellent!
Keeping hydrated (warm fluids are best) can be a challenge in the cold.
Hopefully some of these warm thoughts can help with your challenge!
