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Forum: Winter Living 05-24-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
A very late reply to the above... I am doing...

A very late reply to the above... I am doing fine, living in our house in Minnesota. I was unable to find a job for another 2 years! So I wrote a book and started a small flight school. It was enough...
Forum: Winter Living 01-14-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
My water line froze again a few days ago. I...

My water line froze again a few days ago. I bought a hair dryer, and blew it down the hole where the water pipe goes under the floor. But even after an hour or more of heating it was still frozen....
Forum: Winter Living 01-01-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I don't have a hair dryer, but I pointed my...

I don't have a hair dryer, but I pointed my little electric space heater in that direction. It was annoying not having the cold water work. Couldn't take a shower. The cold water line finally melted...
Forum: Winter Living 12-31-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
It got down to ~0 F last night, and is about that...

It got down to ~0 F last night, and is about that now. The cold water line froze between the curb (kitchen) side of the trailer and the street (bathroom) side. The hot water pipe is still working.
...
Forum: Winter Living 12-25-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Update on the heat pump... with the thermostat...

Update on the heat pump... with the thermostat set to "Heat Pump" last night, I was surprised this morning to find the furnace running. Apparently it got cold enough to do the automatic switchover....
Forum: Winter Living 12-08-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Denver Meadows does not look much better than...

Denver Meadows does not look much better than where I am at. Dakota Ridge looks better, but their rates are higher. I guess I'm stuck in what amounts to a gravel parking lot.
Forum: Winter Living 12-06-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I will say that living in a travel trailer...

I will say that living in a travel trailer without the "travel" part is less than desirable! I think it would be a lot better if I could find somewhere else to park it. There just are not many...
Forum: Winter Living 12-01-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
So far no problems with condensation, although...

So far no problems with condensation, although the air in Denver is generally very dry. After each shower I wipe up the water drops with a sponge, open the roof vent, and run the fan for a few...
Forum: Winter Living 11-28-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I am concerned about this. The trailer has a heat...

I am concerned about this. The trailer has a heat pump and lp furnace, so there is some redundancy. And if the electric goes out the furnace will run for a day using the battery. I have a Honda...
Forum: Winter Living 11-28-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I turn the heat down when I'm away and at night....

I turn the heat down when I'm away and at night. The auto switching between furnace and heat pump does not work, so I do it manually. The heat pump is sufficient most of the time (>30+ F). So far the...
Forum: Winter Living 11-26-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I travel for work, so I have electric heaters as...

I travel for work, so I have electric heaters as backup if the furnace dies when I'm away.

I insulated and heat taped the RV park spigot, water hose, trailer inlet, and drain pipes. So far so good.
Forum: Winter Living 11-25-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Not running the water, heat tape and insulation...

Not running the water, heat tape and insulation working well. Low last night was 6 F. Trailer was warm, but the heat bill will be high I suspect!
Forum: Winter Living 11-15-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
That LP gas price is from AAA Propane in Wheat...

That LP gas price is from AAA Propane in Wheat Ridge. It's about 20% cheaper than I was paying before!

I don't think my wife in MN would like the bar/snuggle idea!

Temps here are running...
Forum: Winter Living 11-15-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I have arranged for a 100# LP tank to be...

I have arranged for a 100# LP tank to be delivered soon, along with a hose to connect it and a new gas valve for the trailer (mine is no longer switching tanks automatically).

I revisited the...
Forum: Winter Living 11-14-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I found the installation instructions for the...

I found the installation instructions for the thermostat and heat pump online. They describe a separate wire from the thermostat to a temp sensor in the heat pump. It is supposed to work as Gene...
Forum: Winter Living 11-12-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
It did not work. Last night it only got down to...

It did not work. Last night it only got down to about 21 F. The heat pump ran all night - no automatic switchover to the furnace. Of course, as it gets colder the heat pump puts out less heat while...
Forum: Winter Living 11-11-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Yes, it seems the Airstream's insulation does not...

Yes, it seems the Airstream's insulation does not help much since the heat goes right out through the inner skin-ribs-outer skin. Some help is given by the carpeted walls, foam-backed vinyl covering...
Forum: Winter Living 11-08-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Thanks Dave. I lost my job nearly 2 years ago, so...

Thanks Dave. I lost my job nearly 2 years ago, so if I had not taken this one we would be sunk by now! Many of my colleagues lost their jobs at about the same time, and have not found work since. Age...
Forum: Winter Living 11-08-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Yes , you know where I am at. Lows in the...

Yes , you know where I am at.

Lows in the 20's and highs in the 40's this week will start to test my setup.
Forum: Winter Living 11-07-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Although I'm in a "trailer trash" situation, the...

Although I'm in a "trailer trash" situation, the RV park does not allow homemade skirting or entryway.

I still need to find a source for a large tank of LP gas, put bubble wrap in the windows,...
Forum: Winter Living 11-07-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I'm in a run down RV park in Wheat Ridge... and I...

I'm in a run down RV park in Wheat Ridge... and I will soon be freezing in my poorly insulated Airstream... two for the price of one!
Forum: Winter Living 11-06-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
No, I'm just stupid for: - getting a...

No, I'm just stupid for:

- getting a Masters in IT, then watching the jobs go to India
- losing my job of 11 years
- finding an underemployment job 900 miles away from my home and family
-...
Forum: Winter Living 11-06-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Very difficult to get behind the shower. If it...

Very difficult to get behind the shower. If it becomes a problem I may have to place a space heater in the bathroom.
Forum: Winter Living 11-04-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Yes, except I can't get behind the shower to...

Yes, except I can't get behind the shower to install heat tape in that area without major disassembly of the trailer. :(
Forum: Winter Living 11-03-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
We had a colder night a couple days ago, and the...

We had a colder night a couple days ago, and the heat tape worked... the wire was warm to the touch. I think that will take care of the water hose.

My electric bill for October was $65 while...
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Yes - I'll leave the heat-taped/insulated water...

Yes - I'll leave the heat-taped/insulated water hose on the ground. I just want to keep the plug and heat-tape thermostat/pipe assembly up a little.

Next step is to locate a bigger propane tank...
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
You guys are not what I'd call encouraging! But I...

You guys are not what I'd call encouraging! But I appreciate the reality check on this operation. And when I freeze, you can warmly say "I told you so!"

Based on others past experience, I bought...
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Too early for congratulations... I applied, and...

Too early for congratulations... I applied, and six months later (!) they contacted me to take a series of exams, and now I'm waiting, again.

I think the trailer would go in a hangar for a...
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
All good ideas! I have several job...

All good ideas!

I have several job opportunities in-process. The most exciting is Director of a large computing facility for the UN in Switzerland. Something will hit eventually.
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I think I found the problem with my heat tape...

I think I found the problem with my heat tape setup. The RV park has a heater rod they put into the water faucet assembly to keep it from freezing. It makes the spigot and water warm to the touch. My...
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
At the RV park where I am staying they charge for...

At the RV park where I am staying they charge for electricity, and my calculations suggest that the BTU per dollar of resistance heat will be very expensive. Also, without the furnace running the...
Forum: Winter Living 10-30-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
The Y does not have rooms! I'll take it...

The Y does not have rooms!

I'll take it month-by-month. If it gets ridiculous, I'll find an extended stay hotel.

I'm really hoping to find a job at home... but after 2 years of looking, I may...
Forum: Winter Living 10-29-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I ran the heat tape up-to and along the trailer's...

I ran the heat tape up-to and along the trailer's city water connection, and insulated it too. From there that pipe goes inside and under the rear corner bed area. Since no heat is in that area I...
Forum: Winter Living 10-29-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Last winter I rented a townhome in Denver. There...

Last winter I rented a townhome in Denver. There were long period of cold, which is concerning to me! Grand Lake is much colder than here, of course.

I am here "temporarily" (although it's been...
Forum: Winter Living 10-29-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
The campground faucet is heated. It has two...

The campground faucet is heated. It has two spigots... I opened the "spare" and water flowed fine, so I think it's good to that point. I'm wondering if the heater in the campground piping "fooled" my...
Forum: Winter Living 10-29-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Did that, still froze! I think the heat tape...

Did that, still froze! I think the heat tape either did not turn on (per Paula's suggestion) or is defective.
Forum: Winter Living 10-28-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
Thanks Paula! My heat tape must be the same as...

Thanks Paula! My heat tape must be the same as yours. I have the dime-sized sensor against the white water supply hose and wrapped in insulation. I will try the ice cube test, and if that works then...
Forum: Winter Living 10-28-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
So last night it got down to 22 F. My efforts to...

So last night it got down to 22 F. My efforts to attach heat tape and insulate the water hose with foam did not work... no water this morning. After it warmed up the water flowed again. I'm thinking...
Forum: Winter Living 10-19-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
The heat pump is supposed to work down to about...

The heat pump is supposed to work down to about 30 F, then the system automatically switches to the furnace. The daytime in Denver is often warm, with cold nights. Perhaps the heat pump will handle...
Forum: Winter Living 10-19-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
The RV park will not allow skirting unless it's...

The RV park will not allow skirting unless it's "factory made". A couple RV's here have what looks like custom-made vinyl drapes that hang from snaps attached to the camper. I suppose they might have...
Forum: Winter Living 10-19-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I have take a few steps towards winter living...

I have take a few steps towards winter living (survival?)...

- Reflective bubble wrap for the two roof vents and the rear window. I will do more, but don't want to live in a cave! Don't want to...
Forum: Winter Living 09-24-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 33,659
Posted By dmac
I am also in Colorado. I have been in the trailer...

I am also in Colorado. I have been in the trailer full-time since May at Prospect RV Park in Wheat Ridge. Even with a Masters Degree and 30 years of experience I can't find a job at home, so I'm...
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