I realized recently that I hadn't mentioned one of our favorite fall & winter gadgets.
A Mr. Heater "Portable Buddy" propane heater -
http://www.mrheater.com/portable-buddy-heater.html
Ours is at least 12 years old and still going strong.
We almost exclusively dry camp so don't have electrical hook-up's when we are camping (which we are fortunate to do year 'round here).
Our 1575 (& our previous popup trailer) has a single-blower Atwood furnace (model 7920-II) which is fairly loud when running.
While it's not a bother when we're sleeping it's certainly loud enough to be a bother when playing games, reading, watching a movie, etc...
Not to mention, it's a battery hog(!).
We use the Portable Buddy heater in the evening while awake as well as in the morning to take the chill off.
It heats our 1575 up in minutes.
LP use is extremely minimal.
And best of all while dry camping - no battery use.
Although it's not necessarily needed we use a 12"x12" ceramic tile as a heat deflector underneath and in front of it as the trailer's linoleum floor does get pretty warm.
It's simple, light, fits inside the box, and takes all worry away of marring/melting the trailer floor.
The heater (& tile) can easily be moved around the trailer.
We are set up to use 1lb. canisters as well as to run off of a larger tank.
Everything fits inside the box when stored.
4 cautions -
- Open windows &/or ceiling vents when operating this heater for ventilation (we have 3 ceiling vents - bedroom, hall, & bathroom - & have all 3 partially opened when using this heater).
- In my/our opinion, this heater should not be used while asleep or away from the trailer for gas & fire reasons.
- Do not use this heater around little kids or skittish animals.
- Keep bedding, etc... away from this heater as they could catch fire if too close.
Here are a few shots -
