Using the Cabover in Freezing weather
I have to remove the camper from the truck, and I will have 110VAC plug in available. But I'm worried about my 12 gal tank of water freezing. I know the Daytime temps will be low 40s, but after a...
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kohldad wrote:
It is amazing how much insulation the truck bed provides for the camper, but it can be easily used in the temps you are describing, especially if there isn't much wind.
Get a fan forced electric heater, like a little $15 unit from walmart which has a 600 or 750 watt setting. Open up the cabinet and bathroom doors. If the water tank is under the step, you may also want to remove it.
Try to keep the camper up to at least 50* at night. If you still want the cab-over colder, just add a curtain across the opening.
Lastly, if it is going to be for more than a week, I would spend the money on two sheets of 3/4" foam board and temporarily secure it to the bottom and sides of the camper. The floor and knee walls are the worst insulated of any camper.
Last thing you can do is get a remote thermostat and put it down in the corner by the tank. This will give you an idea of how cold the tank area is getting.
My tank hangs above where the Driver's side rear wheel would be if the camper were on the truck. I MUST camp with the camper OFF and LOWERED, 'cause I need to truck during the day to drive 4X4. The tank is completely exposed and outside the camper. In fact, its right beside the little door ( Front L Corner ) where you plug into the truck.
