Best Propane Heaters for Your Pop Up Trailer
Older pop up trailers and even new ones if you buy in warmer Southern states often don’t have a furnace installed into the trailer.
I do not recommend under any circumstance portable electric heaters for your trailer- except for oil filled electric radiators like,
Optimus H-6002 Mini Portable Oil Filled Radiator Heater
Midea International HO-0227 Westpointe Mini Radiator Heater
I think over all these are safest to use- however when camping in winter you often dont have luxury of electricity. In this case there are many safe portable porpane
heater for use in your trailer or pop up.
I persobnally really like the Mr Heater Portable “Big Buddy” Heater
There are some built in safety precaution- there is an automatic shut off that shuts down well before dangerous levels of carbob monoxide.
I HIGHLY recommended that you leave a window or something slight open for ventilation purposes.
The Big buddy has auto shut off if knocked over. It heats up 400 square feet very well.
For smaller areas check out the mini version, Mr. Heater F232000 MH9BX Buddy 4,000-9,000-BTU Indoor-Safe Portable Radiant Heater
You can use small disposable propane tanks if you like or the more economical way its to use propane hose 
* Swivel regulators and single control
* Automatic low oxygen shutoff system
* Accidental tip-over safety shutoff
* California approved
* Heats up to 400 square feet
* Battery or A/C powered blower fan for versatility
* Built-in Piezo starter for easy starts
* Key-shaped rear mounting holes for wall mounting
* Large four-position heat level control knob for controlling with gloved hands
* Low, medium, and high heat level control knob for steady temperatures
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Tips for Winter Camping in Pop Up
Yes- you CAN winter camp in your pop up trailer! Many people enjoy camping in the pop up or folding trailer in the winter- while they are for hunting, ice fishing, cross country skiing and more. Camping in the Winter is a good way to get away while enjoying outdoor activities and still keep warm 
Here are some tips for winter camping you in Pop up or Folding Trailer:
1. Best advise I can give you is to invest in some LARGE tarp and cover your whole pop with tarp- tarping edges close the the ground at the back to keep in heat. If possible you can make an awning with careful tarring and use of tress or poles. Tarping the whole trailer with one tarp traps in the heat. and it makes a HUGE difference.
2. I do NOT recommend space heater at all. They are just too dangerous with all the clutter in a trailer you can take risk of blanket or anything falling and causing a fire. This almost happened to me while camping in Florida and a freak freeze in the weather. You can get smaller oil filled radiator which are as good or better and SAFE.
MOST trailer do come with propane furnace however I find them noisy and the really suck up the propane, If dry camping ( off the grid with no electricity, etc) then you wont have a choice – but be prepared to bring LOTS of propane. You could easily go through 20 LB tank in 2-3 days.
One advantage to using a pop up over tow trailer is less condensation- there is lots of air movement with your pop up and trailer can “breathe- so much less condensation and damp.
3. If you have electricity- heated mattress pads and electric blankets are a must have!!!
4. Bring broom to sweep off snow from top of trailer- especially tenting area.
5. Several changes of clothes, hats and mitts. You will be miserable with damp / went outwear so bring extra.
6. Don’t even think about using water/pump in your trailer- as nice as it sounds you will wreck your water lines when the water freezes- and it will.
7. Make sure you have enough fuel for your stove! You will BURN thru propane like crazy in the cold.
8. If you have electricity- cook with crock pot- gives off heat and cooks food at same time.
9. Change out of wet clothes- especially socks. Your socks will get damp- change them couple of times during the day. Damp feet lower your body temperature.
Do you have any winter camping tips to share? Post a comment with your winter camping tip now!
Winter camping Resources
The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months, Updated Edition
NOLS Winter Camping (NOLS Library)
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Sale on Eureka Tents in Toronto, Burlington Area
A tent TENT sale of Eureka Tents. These are mid to high quality tents and will probably be last tent you will need to buy. For occasional use buy a Wal Mart tent but you should be able to pick up one of these for great price this weekend.
Sat, 11 June, 09:00 – 16:00
Where4180 Harvester Rd. Burlington (between Walkers and Appleby) (map)
They’ll be setting up over 30 different tents, from lightweight solo tents to large family camping tents. It is a perfect opportunity for you to compare different ls side by side. We will also have other selected Eureka camping gear on hand and all prices will be the best of the season. The event takes place in front of the Johnson Outdoor Canada warehouse, so as long as the product is in stock at Johnson you will be able to take it home with you that day. Display models will be available for purchase and you can “save the taxes” on these tents only. We ask that you pick the display tent up after 4:00 so that it can be viewed by others for the duration of the event. Come and join us for the great Eureka Tent Event in Burlingto
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lock on our trailer is missing!!!
not sure what happened- doesn’t look like some one tried to get in but the lock for our Fleetwood Sun Valley is gone. This is the one use to close up stairs and the secure so travelling with this gone is impossible- you can’t close it.
I called our dealer and replacement for it is 40.00 which is not bad. the 150.00 labour charge tho!
you apparently need a rivet gun to get this done and then takes about 90 minutes to do Argh.
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A Portable Sink- that fold up! Perfect for Camping and Portage
This is pretty neat- I wrote earlier about the luxury portable kitchen- here is something a but less upscale- a Coleman Folding Sink
! This would be great for soing dishes and back packing. It is one item that is very bulky and hard to bring with you when space is at a premium- like portaging.
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Washing Dishes While Camping: Portable Sinks
I the OLD days we used a plastic tub and heated water up over the campfire to wash dishes. Now you can take a WHOLE kitchen with you.
Check oit this Coleman Exponent Outfitter Camp Kitchen
Features a sink with drain, sliding shelf for stove. paper towel holder (!) and a backgammon.chess board .
I am not sure how I feel about this. With the trailer I have been feeling less and less like we are even camping. I do LOVE not getting wet but I have become very dependent on things like electricity and water to the point of what I think is ridiculous- I canot go camping without my electricSunbeam King Arlington Electric Heated Warming Mattress Pad, White
cover.
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More Tips For Winterizing Your Trailer
We store our folding tent trailer outside with no problems and take these precautions as part if the winterizing trailer routine.
Lubricate Metal Parts of Your Trailer Over the Winter
I do this for my pop up trailer, a Fleetwood Sun Valley 2007. I buy a can of silicone lubricant. When the trailer is open and I am putting antifreeze in the water lines we spray the metal rails at four corners of the trailer, as well as the metal stabilizing jacks.
The silicone is waterproof and protects the metal over the winter.
Protect Protect Hitch and Power Connections
A neighbor showed me this one. Take large pail- preferable tall- put over the hitch connections on the trailer. It will cover them nicely and protect from weather and snow.
Make Sure not Mice and Other Critter Get In Your Trailer Over the Winter
Make Sure not Mice and Other Critter Get In Your Trailer Over the Winter
First get rid of any food or crumbs that might be left in the trailer. Check under mattress and cushions.
I am not sure if this has any merits. but we also put scented dryer sheets everywhere. Our dealer told us this trick- I am nit sure if or how ti works but he said they don;t like the smell. I tuck heavily scented sheets all over nooks and crannies of the trailer for the winter.
Any other tips? Let us know!
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Tip For Doing Dishes in Trailer- Use this !
I think this is a great idea to use in your trailer for doing dishes. I don’t use a dish drain but a large dish towel folded up.
Anything you can do to reduce risk of water going anywhere and avoiding mold or mildew is worth looking into. I do get a bit of a problem with water from the sink and wet dishes going in behind my Fleetwood trailer sink area and “mop” up often.
This idea looks like it would solve a bunch of issues for me. Its easy to store and works well.
The genius behiond this idea is Linda at LindaMade. You can get pattern and full instructions for making this dish drain on her site.
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Campfire Cooking: Dessert Dumplings to Make When Camping
An essential for cooking while camping is a good quality iron skillet or frying pan ( not teflon coated) You can use it to make eggs, pancakes, bacon and you can also use to cook over a campfire. Here are some easy-ish recipes to make make over a campfire- go beyond hot dogs and s’smores!
Recipe for Dessert Dumplings to Make Over Campfire
These dumpings cook in their own delicious sauce.
1 cup Bisquick ( or similar) biscuit mix
1 cup raisins ( optional – you can also use other dried fruit like chopped apricots, dates, etc)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 egg lightlty beaten
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
Topping
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup butter
This makes enough for about 6-8 people or 10 kids.
Combine biscuit mix with raisins and add nuts. In large bowl beat egg and add brown sugar, vanilla and milk. Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients and mix well.
In large skillet, combine topping ingrdients. auce ingredients; heat to boil. Add dumpling batter to sauce by tablespoonfuls. Cover with lid or foil and let simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes. You can make over hot coals or stovetop.
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Fort Wilderness Movie Schedule for July 2008
Each night at the campfire Disney movies are shown on outdoor screen. The atmosphere is wonderful. You can bring you own hot dogs , marshmallows and S’more stuff to buy at the chuck wagon. In bust seasons they show 2 movies on Friday and Saturday/
Cost is free. Movies Start at 7:30. There is a camp fire sing-a- long with Chip and Dale starting at 6:30. Campfire open for roasting at 6pm. They rarely “stop” or cancel movies- even with light rain.
Schedule for Campfie Movies at Fort Wilderness July 2008
July 1 Home on the Range
July 2 Lilo and Stitch (PG)
July 3 Finding Nemo
July 4 National Treasure (PG)
July 5 Cars
July 6 Tarzan
July 7 National Treasure 2 (PG)
July 8 Ella Enchanted
July 9 The Jungle Book
July 1 The Little Mermaid
July 11 Freaky Friday (PG)
July 12 Ratatouille
July 13 11 Dalmatians
July 14 Enchanted
July 15 College Road Trip
July 16 Underdog
July 17 High School Musical
July 18 Meet the Robinsons
July 19 The Pacifier (PG)
July 20 Toy Story
July 21 The Game Plan (PG)
July 22 The Rescuers Down Under
July 23 Bedknobs and Broomsticks
July 24 Chicken Little
July 25 High School Musical 2
July 26 Herbie Fully Loaded
July 27 Peter Pan
July 28 The Parent Trap (PG)
July 29 Sword in the Stone
July 30 The Swiss Family Robinson
July 31 Mulan
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