Midwest winter TD, heating & o2 question .

[Noob]

I *thinking* insulating the walls, not just the roof and floor ...

Now how do you get enough fresh air in without loosing heat ?

BTW. Its was in the single digits ( *cold* for me ) every night this week, almost close to freezing ( *warm* ) when the sun was out in the day.

I read a couple of threads... some say always leave a window or door open ... some like an elec. blenket is enough if it only gets down to freezing or so, even with plywood walls . ( with the fan on ? )

I dont really get cold long as its not windy, I also *work* ( some dont call it that ) outside in the winter.

I also have a crazy idea for an inside kitchen/galley ( no hatch ) ... since I dont "cook", so it will consist of a coooer, sink & possible hot plate or microwave.

Also have to have, a place for snowy/muddy boots neear door... maybe even down the whole side, or do i just raise the bed 6" & shove everything under ?

My little brother set the luxury bar kinda high with his 14' Sportsman. ( heat, AC, shower, mirco, dvd, fridge, sink ... only thing missing is a dishwasher ! Not too bad, for 8K. )

Pointers TIA.


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the TD in general, has a small enough cubic foot area that it really isn't too difficult to stay warm, I have found the insulation is the best thing for controlling condensation and maintaining a comfortable temp during summers in the desert.

Now as to the open window, this is a must especially if there are two of you, most tears seal up very well and CO2 isn't just from the wrong heater or stove. My wife has woke me up many a night to have me open the window, it already is, open the vent, it already is....well open the dang door for awhile, but it's snowing out there....open that door!

We use a heated 12V mattress pad and actually have only made sure that it works, but have not needed it when camping yet.
A small fan is nice to have also just to help circulation, will probably upgrade to one of the Fantastic Fans eventually

[Arne]

crack one window 1" and you will be fine.... I use an electric heater.

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Arne

Just reread my post and realized it sounded as though we had to open the windows because it was seald so well we were using up the oxygen or such.....not the problem, even when camping in the teens, it just gets too warm, we have never found the need for a heater, as I said we have the mattress pad but have never needed it to stay warm, did use it to pre-heat the bedding once......What we have found is, that it is more fun, using more, let us just say, basic ways of staying warm