propane heater in trailer while traveling

[NYCFive1]

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.

[Jack_Diane_Free]

Dog has a fur coat on already. It will be ok.

[NYCFive1]

Definitely will turn off when fueling. This is my 7th RV since 1980 . The spoiled 13 year old Lab mix rescue dog doesn't like to get cold especially after her walk. Cleo chose the CG we are staying at because it has a dog run. The training is going well. Cleo is pleased with our progress.

[BobsYourUncle]

2 days ago I traveled from Calgary Alberta to near Vancouver BC.

Roads were dicey in many areas, especially over mountain passes.

I didn't want my water etc. to freeze up so I ran with the furnace on the whole time.

It kept my TT toasty warm inside, so on my many stops, it was quite comfy.

Had to drive carefully and slow in many places. I was 14 hours on the road with the furnace on the whole time.

No problem.

[n7bsn]

old guy wrote:
just turn it off when refueling please.

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

[midnightsadie]

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.

[NYCFive1]

OOPS SAR Tracker (Darn spell correct)

[old_guy]

just turn it off when refueling please.

[K_Charles]

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.

[Andymon]

Why not just keep the dog in the truck?

[NYCFive1]

Thanks for the replies.
SAT Tracker--Yes factory installed propane heater.

[SAR_Tracker]

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?

[DutchmenSport]

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!

[ScottG]

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.