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NYCFive1's avatar
NYCFive1
Explorer
Dec 20, 2013

propane heater in trailer while traveling

Advice on heating the travel trailer while traveling ? This is the first time we are traveling with a trailer from NY to FL in cold weather. It will be cold when we stop to eat and we can't take the dog into a restaurant. We are planning to leave Cleo in the trailer while in the restaurant. We want to preheat the trailer for 2-3 hours while traveling. The only posts I have found are for MH propane heaters while traveling.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 20, 2013
    Been discussed here many times - perfectly OK to do!
    The only time I wouldn't do it is if a slide is covering a register but I've never seen that situation.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2013
    I must have missed this discussion in the past. I've often wondered, but never had a need to travel with the heater on. Thanks!
  • SAR_Tracker's avatar
    SAR_Tracker
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2013
    Just to be clear here.... We're talking about using the factory installed furnace in the TT, and not a stand-alone heater attached to a propane tank running in an enclosed area, right?
  • NYCFive1's avatar
    NYCFive1
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2013
    Thanks for the replies.
    SAT Tracker--Yes factory installed propane heater.
  • K_Charles's avatar
    K_Charles
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2013
    We have left it on while traveling but doesn't save you much. If you stop turn on the heater, and then take the dog for a walk, the trailer will be warm enough for the dog. By the time you cook or buy your lunch the tt will be worm enough for you too.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Dec 20, 2013
    seems to me all the heat would be sucked out of the TT as your going down the road. rv,s are not well insulated.
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Dec 20, 2013
    old guy wrote:
    just turn it off when refueling please.


    What they said, spark+gas fumes== bad things

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