Yeah it's a tad cool here....

DiskDoctr wrote:
Maybe this will help.

1. Switching to 30lb tanks can help.

2. Are you running an auto-changeover regulator?

3. Are you running TWO-STAGE regulators? Single housing regulators tend to freeze up much more easily as it gets cold and with higher volume propane usage like a furnace.

4. Pouring a pan of hot water over a "forzen" regulator or tank can help get emergency flow going. Make sure you don't get water in the vent or on anything that shouldn't get wet, like a heating pad, etc.

5. A heated mattress pad can help keep you warm and isolate you from the cold mattress.

6. Use synthetic blankets and such to keep moisture off your body at night.

Wish I had better tips for you, that is REALLY COLD! Hang in there!

Thanks!

I have 2 - 30 pound tanks.

I do not have an auto changeover. I actually prefer not to have one because when I change it over, I know I have an empty tank to fill. If it is done for me,I don't know about it and could run dry. I always run one tank at a time for that purpose.

Don't know what a 2 stage regulator is. TT is a 97 and assuming regulator is original, it likely is a single stage.

I bought a heating pad for the tanks so if I get into that situation again, I can use the pad to warm the tanks. Rest of the time I will use it on my achy body! Haha!

I actually have a process before I go to bed. I cover the 2 heat vents in the living area, shut the one in the bathroom off, close the pleated curtain to the bedroom and let the furnace cycle for an hour or so before I go to bed. When I open the curtain to go to bed, it is nice and toasty in there. I have a really nice blanket that is very toasty warm, in addition to the sheet and comforter on top. I find I need to kick it off in the night because I get too warm sometimes, except when it is minus 30! I keep my thermostat set at about 71 or so in this weather. Not that I need it because I don't, but because it helps keep my pipes from freezing.

Yeah it has been cold and I am hanging in there. I really do love the adventure of it all.

Wish I could post pics from afar here. I have some of me driving in a blizzard, down the Trans Canada Highway. Pulled off to a rest stop of course. Snowing like mad, roads are greasy, I'm watching my speed, got the 4 wheel drive engaged, enjoying the journey.

And today was the first time ever that I ran everything going down the road. It was a 5 hour journey to my next work location so I wanted the TT to stay warm. Yup, I ran with the furnace going, HWT on and of course, the one that everyone debates to death here, the fridge.

I'm alive, my TT didn't explode, it was still 72 inside when I got here and my water flowed. All is well!

Ahhhhh, I love this lifestyle! :)