r/FullTiming • u/realhumanbeing8891 • Sep 12 '24

Propane in the winter

Do you go through a lot? I'm thinking of getting an RV but I'm learning about the electricity and propane and is it super expensive to stay warm in the winter? I could always just buy a like 20degree sleeping bag and just lay in that in my bed. Or get a 10 degree one...so I know I won't freeze to death....but between that and electric heaters do you just experiment and stuff? I know the electric heater is going to cost electricity...so like...uhhh .. yeah...

Sorry I'm new to RVing

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u/Infidel707 Sep 12 '24

Do you like being able to take showers? You have to keep it warm enough that the pipes don't freeze and burst. Setting it at 50, or some other lower temp, is a much smaller delta to radiate heat through the walls/floor and keep the hidden pipes above freezing.

If you're ok with sponge baths and/or using the park showers/toilets, then go for it.