PatsyG
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I would like to visit Quartzsite, but no van yet, just a 98 Chevy Lumina. Llittle Mr Buddy looks like it would tip over and only lasts for 41/2 hours. Need a way to get warm while I am not driving. Suggestions?
Oberneldon said:PatsyG,
Go with a good sleeping bag and when your changing start the car fir a few minutes for some heat. This is what I do all winter.
Brent
Almost There said:It's been going down to the low 30's here in Ehrenburg and I don't have a heater for the van yet.
I've been quite comfortable sleeping during the night although getting up in the morning is a little bit chilly...
When I know it's going down to the 30ish mark I start off the night in microfleece thermal top and bottom that I bought at Marks Work Warehouse last year. Add a pair of MaxHeat socks and a fleece hoodie sweater and I'm snuggly warm in a bed with a duvet and an extra fleece blanket over top.
The hoodie keeps my head warm and I mostly end up shedding the socks sometime during the night although I hunt them down when I have to get up in the middle of the night to use the facilities..
I also put reflectix in the windows to help keep the cold out and heat in.
Evenings and first thing in the morning are when the heater is needed most, not for when in bed.
Just like up north, clothing is everything. Bring your winter woolies and you'll be fine.
cyndi said:Park your vehicle facing east and the minute the sun comes up, the sun in the window will warm up the vehicle
Of course, this is only in the south. I can't imagine trying to keep warm in the a real winter environment.
Spaceman Spiff said:For sleeping:
- eat something just before bed. Will warm you up.
- wear a hat.
- a hot water bottle can help keep your feet warm for a long time at night.
For morning and evening:
- a few exercises will warm you up.
- sitting in a sleeping bag will keep your lower body warm. I have an old sleeping bag that I cut an arm hole in the non zippered side. Can snug it up around my neck and keep my core warm and still use my arms. Wear a sweater or jacket to keep your arms warm and gloves if you must.
Be very careful with a portable heater in a car. Not a lot of clearance for the heater and a lot of flammable materials around.
-- Spiff
PatsyG said:Got to buy a hot water bottle.
gsfish said:I am having trouble visualizing this. Would you please post a picture of you demonstrating the functions of the modified bag?
Guy
Cynncat said:they worked so well, that they poofed into the neither that is the comunity I currently live in.
The other people I lived with "borrowed them".PatsyG said:???????????????
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