Cost of heating - gas - electric hook up - how do we do it?

[Jemima]

We are driving south through Eastern Europe currently in Czech Republic. We have gone through a gas bottle with heating trying to keep warm at night. We have also stopped in a few sites which charge about €20 simply for the electric hook up in order to keep warm. This is costing us a fortune and i can't help thinking that there must be a better way. We are chasing the sunshine south towards Greece but even so the weather will not be that warm over the winter. How do 'lifers' do this? Surely people can't be spending €20 a night (€600 a month) on electric? Can they?

 

[Just smiffy]

Is your van winterised...? Shouldn’t be that cold yet if it is...

 

[Minxy]

Lol was just discussing that very option with the other half

We've found that using a thin fleece throw as a top sheet (and bottom too if you have one) keeps you warmer than just a standard cotton or polycotton of sheet as it 'moulds' to the shape of your body batter than a sheet thus filling any gaps that would allow cold air in.

I do have my 3 hairy monsters too which helps ... you simply cannot beat having a hot dog in your bed!

 

[Sundowners]

In our experience it's not usually an issue as the fuel station usually has them for you to borrow anyway.

Not in all cases as someone on another thread here is having the exact problem in Portugal.

 

[Minxy]

Is your van winterised...? Shouldn’t be that cold yet if it is...

We had some nights where it got down to 5C degrees last month in Germany despite being between 25C and 30C during the day, it surprising just how cold it can be especially with a clear night.

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[Minxy]

Not in all cases as someone on another thread here is having the exact problem in Portugal.

Can you point me to that thread please.

 

[Sundowners]

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/lpg-portugal.184340/#post-3026314

Here

 

[TheBig1]

is it just me that is now struggling with the thought of Mel in crotchless longjohns and a problem keeping warm. never mind running out of gas somethings in life can be traumatic even when only seen in your mind's eye

camping gaz what a ridiculous method of heating a motorhome. half the size of the smallest calor cylinder and twice the cost. £1.50 worth of gas at forecourt pump prices in each cylinder

 

[bigtwin]

No chance ... I would want to try to go to the loo at night with a onesie on ... you'd end up having to strip off before you can even sit down ... not such a problem for a man who just wants a wee but far from ideal for a female. I suppose an old fashioned 'long john' suit with the flap at the rear might be better but trying to unbutton it would be a nightmare!

Think I'll stick to my pjs and a hoodie!

That’s what Mrs bigtwin said too!

Ian

 

[mfw]

I can use 6kg of gas when it gets cold in 4 days but van is like an oven probably too warm but i have refillable bottles

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[tacr2man]

As @Sundowners says the answer is refillable plumbed in , or fixed tank . Anywhere in EU adapter set

 

[Just smiffy]

I do have my 3 hairy monsters too which helps ... you simply cannot beat having a hot dog in your bed!

Now now Mel, this is a family forum....

 

[Jemima]

Thanks all. You have been great and we have also spoken to a couple we met today who have had LPG conversion and showed us how it all works. We have been using campingaz all this time - we are new to this remember - and will get the conversion to LPG done at the earliest opportunity. Here is to cheaper and warmer nights this winter

 

[vwalan]

https://eoceanic.com/sailing/tips/2...at_is_not_compatible_with_the_local_standard/
some do it this way,,,,,
well lots do it , but some dont like others doing it.

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

A nice little Whippet works well and never goes cold .

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Try this when it gets really cold

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[Badknee]

Thanks all. You have been great and we have also spoken to a couple we met today who have had LPG conversion and showed us how it all works. We have been using campingaz all this time - we are new to this remember - and will get the conversion to LPG done at the earliest opportunity. Here is to cheaper and warmer nights this winter

As has been said buy a local bottle and a regulator.

 

[Basildog]

I can use 6kg of gas when it gets cold in 4 days but van is like an oven probably too warm but i have refillable bottles

I’ll see your 6kg and raise you to 11
The boss can easily do an 11kg in 2 days in winter

 

[Minxy]

Now now Mel, this is a family forum....

Actually it's quite nice having a couple of hot dogs, on to cuddle and the other to keep my feet warm ...

 

[mfw]

I’ll see your 6kg and raise you to 11
The boss can easily do an 11kg in 2 days in winter

How the hell do you use 11kgs of gas in 2 days - only way i can think of is using a generator as well running all day