Winter Heating Between Trips

[DaveFromBarrow]

We’re going to use our MH right through the winter. In between trips the van will be parked in our drive and hooked up. A pal said he runs a small oil filled radiator in his van to keep the chill off. Thoughts?

We do have solar fitted and utilising that would be cheaper if it was practical - probably wishful thinking?

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[Gaston aires]

Oil filled radiator is a good choice if you need to keep the chill off.
Safe, cheap, and I sometimes use one.
Phil

 

[Lenny HB]

No need to heat a van when not using it. Warm air holds more moisture so more condensation, your van has enough natural ventilation and will be quite happy unheated.
Solar at this time of year will just about keep the batteries topped up you won't have any spare power. To run a heater from solar you would need about a 100 solar panels or more.

 

[Masman]

Just drain down all water.Leave waste open and toilet open.Fridge door is left open as well stops smells.I don't use any heat in van.Leave locker doors open .

 

[tonka]

Never heated a van. Just look at the millions of pounds worth sat on dealer forecourts, they won't be heated.

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[scotzsue]

Have never in 11 years heated the van whenn not in it. Not had any problems so far.

 

[poppycamper]

Why heat an empty van???? Unless of coarse you want it nice and toasty ready at a moments notice for when SHMBO says "darling think you should sleep in van tonight"

 

[PhilandMena]

A motorhome does not have feelings like a human! No need to heat when in storage during the winter. Just make sure its had a proper drain down and leave a couple of vents open to allow air to circulate through van. Job Done.

 

[Sundowners]

I would just leave the water heater on if there is a risk of frost, leave pump off but taps open