7 Techniques to Warm Up a Pop-up Camper

7 Techniques to Warm Up a Pop-up Camper

Trying desperately to keep your pop-up camper warm in the cooler months. Take a look at these 7 techniques to keep cold air out and keep that every so toasty warm air in while still enjoying those fantastic camping trips.

#1

Furnace

A furnace is a great way to heat up a pop-up camper, sometimes standard but can be built in to any open or cabinet space. Furnaces generally use electric or propane as an energy source. Prices run for a quality fireplace $150 to $300 per unit

#2

Fireplace

A fireplace can be considerate more of a luxury than most but can be done. With many options on the market, it leans to be the new trend in most pop-up camper mods. A fireplace is also good space safer, only using us an area of a small flat screen tv. Prices run for a quality fireplace $120 to $700 per unit

#3

Electric blankets, floors, or mats

Yes, this actually works and very comfortable at night. Electric flooring is very affordable and pleasurable to the feet and pets. This type of heating system works well but takes longer to heat up the entire cabin.

Prices run for a quality electric blanket $80 to $200 per bed end

Prices run for a quality electric blanket $60 to $500 per bed end

Prices run for a quality heated flooring $200 to $800 per cabin area

#4

Space Heater

A more portable addition, the space heater can instantly heat up your cabin area. Loved by most the space heater can come in electric, gas, or propane. Generally, most individuals enjoy the small proportions of a space heater. Some as small as 6” to a foot in size. They can pack a big punch and can be kind of noise.   

Prices run for a quality space heater $80 to $300

#5

Insulation

A very inexpensive way to contain heat in the cabin and reduce common cold drafts. By cutting a piece of Reflectix foil insulation for each window frame and or sections of cabin will allow heat/ cold air to be blocked. Additionally adding a layer of home insulation to the bottom side camper (underneath the flooring) will reduce cold coming in from the bottom. Spray Foam insulation or fiberglass are the typical types of insulation that are currently used. Each type of insulation can also be a great DIY project, making it cheaper for you and your budget.

Prices run for a quality insulation $30 to $150

#6

Skirting

Yes, like a manufactured home, they make skirting for under your pop-up camper bunk ends. You can also do this yourself as a great DIY project! Most snap right on and will help reduce heat from getting user your bunk ends and flooring.

Prices run for a quality underskirt for one bunk end $40 to $200

#7

Foam or fabric mats

Foam tiles or thick moving mats are perfect ways to keep cooler air from coming in from the bunk ends. Easy to install and clean, this project is also budget friendly.

Prices run for a quality foam or fabric mats for one bunk end $8 to $50

All in all, these 7 great ideas are perfect for keeping you nice and toasty for those spring, fall, and winter trips. My favorites would be the cost efficient Reflectix or fabric mats for under the beds. They protect me through all seasons and help regulate the temperature in my pop-up camper.