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WhitePhoenix9
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Mar 18, 2014

New Full Time Camper in need of insulation advise.

Hello I just bought my first camper last week and I have been living in it since then. I'm living behind my family's home (in Massachusetts) so I got electric and water. I have a 5th wheel 30 foot 20...
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camperpaul
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Mar 18, 2014
Windows:

    Cover the inside of the windows with "bubble-wrap".
    Use two layers with the bubble sides touching.

Skirting:

    Almost any material will work to block the wind.
    - Sheets of corrugated paper (cardboard)
    - Foam insulation sheets.
    - Straw (NOT HAY) bales.

    When using bales place them with the stalks vertical so they won't trap water.

Heaters:

    I use two:
    The main one is an oil filled radiator with a small fan behind it.

    The secondary one is a "utility" heater.

    Both heaters are plugged in to Lux WIN100 thermostats.
    Main thermostat is set to 75°F.
    Secondary thermostat is set to 71°F.

    Propane furnace is set to come on if the inside temperature drops below 68°.

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