More and more of us are fans of stylish getaways. We want to travel all year round, and that's the advantage of a Karibu, the independence and freedom to move wherever you want. But,
Have you thought about how cold you can get in winter?
Here we leave you 6 different ways to keep warm inside your motorhome.
One of the cheapest solutions are the small gas camp cookers. This type of heater is powered by the same gas cartridges as camping cookers and cookers. They use little space and are ideal for heating small spaces.
Regrettably, it does not is a perfect productas it is gas-powered, you need to use it in a ventilated spaceThe windows should be slightly open to allow carbon monoxide to escape and clean oxygen to enter. Not recommended for sleepingbut in the following situations:
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This is one of our favourite methods for two reasons; they are fairly priced and they work great.
This type of heaters can be used in 2 ways:
PURCHASE ADVICE
For small vans 2kW, medium 5kW and large vans 8kW is recommended.
It is a type of heater are known to have a high energy consumptionEven if you go for an energy-efficient heating system, the reality is that it will still consume too much electricity. One of these appliances can run for up to 3 hours if you have a large battery system.(without considering solar panels), so they are not ideal solutions for camper life.
On the other hand, if you are going to stay in a campsite connected to the gridHere is a selection of portable electric cookers to enjoy your winter holidays without worrying about the cold:
12 volt electric camper heating does exist, but as the cigarette lighter has a limited power, it will not be a very powerful option, because usually reach a maximum of 150W.
Moreover, such products are often used for defogging the glass (or windscreen) of the car, but you could also use it for your camper if you have a small model.
Below you can see some of the models available:
No doubt about it, the best solution thanks to its compact size, safety and high power. Its operation is the same as the portable diesel heating system, the difference being that it uses the van's own diesel tank, therefore, requires a modification to the vehicle, which implies a mandatory type approval. to be able to pass the ITV (technical inspection) and drive legally. The big disadvantage for many is that only brands with European certification can be approved. which have a high cost. Among the best known are Webasto, Planar and Eberspacher.
BUDGET
The budget required for this solution is around 1,000 euros, if you are interested in this solution contact us and we can help you.
In this section we will show you complementary products to the cookers mentioned above, which depending on your preferences when travelling can become a perfect substitute:
In addition to the aforementioned solutions, you can also wear garments that include their own heating mechanism and are recharged via USB connection.
Without a doubt, one of the cheapest and simplest solutions to use are the classic water bags, known in some countries as "wateros", which are ideal for a warm night's sleep.
About us we have used them to sleep in winter travelling with our Karibu and we recommend them 100%.
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