Cold Weather Livin'

I suppose people from up-north would laugh at the notion that Houston has cold winters, but there's been some "cold-enough" spells here this winter.

Being in the Dolphin this past December and January has been our first experience living in an RV in temperatures below 50°F; to be honest, it's been less than ideal. The Dolphin has several cold spots, but research shows this is common in RVs. In fact, it seems the Dolphin may be better than some motor homes in this regard. We've been using the heat pump when the outside temperature is above 45°F, and running the furnace in colder weather. A ceramic heater fan also helps keep us comfortable.

One pleasant surprise has been that the furnace does not burn as much LP as we anticipated. We've gone through less than 8 pounds of propane since we arrived in Houston almost three months ago!

To avoid problems with water freezing in our tanks and drain lines, we use a 75W drop light in the water distribution compartment. The bulb generates enough heat to keep the bay at around 40°F when the outside temp is around 30°F.