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NomadicNick · 03-14-2025, 08:34 PM

I've been camping in an Airstream Classic 30RB during this transitional spring season, and while the days are comfortable, the nights are still quite chilly. The bedroom tends to get much colder than the rest of the RV, even though the propane furnace is running and the vents in the main living area seem to be working fine. There is a vent in the bedroom, but it doesn’t seem to provide enough warmth.

It could be due to insulation issues, uneven heat distribution, or possibly some drafts. While looking into possible solutions, it would be helpful to hear about effective ways to keep the bedroom warm during cold nights. Any specific products or modifications that have worked well in similar situations? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Pelledan · 03-14-2025, 08:50 PM

What has worked for us in a similar situation was the purchase of a small 200 watt personal electric heater. We place it on the counter below the TV and it adds enough heat to the bedroom area for us to be comfortable.

Dan

Toby Dog · 03-15-2025, 04:32 AM

Leaving the bedroom door open helps.
If your hundred pound dog likes to sleep on your head go back to the electric heater and kick the dog out of the bedroom.

Sam 3 · 03-15-2025, 04:41 AM

Try searching the Airstream forum. Many will be able to give you advice.

Argosy · 03-15-2025, 04:50 AM

I use an electric mattress pad. I don't think I've ever turned it higher than 3 with no other heat and temps in the 30's.

zrock2010 · 03-15-2025, 06:13 AM

Not sure if your airstream has this but in my trailer i can close or open vents so i can throttle back the main living and push more heat to the bedroom. Also i would follow your ducting back to the furnace and make sure all the clamps and pipes are attached at both ends, i found a couple of pipes that had actually become disconnected and were just pumping the heat out under the cabinets. Also as stated above leave the bedroom door open so the air can circulate makes the system more efficient.

ppine · 03-15-2025, 08:08 AM

Face the sun and open your windows during the day. Invest in a down comforter or some good down sleeping bags. You will never be cold again.

In the West in the mountains it is often below freezing even in summer.

db4570 · 03-17-2025, 09:53 PM

I had a very similar problem that I asked about here a couple of months ago, and then posted my discovery as far as what was causing it:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f50/real...om-663453.html

If you can poke around to look at your furnace ducts and connections, you hopefully could see if something is blocked or disconnected.

Maybe try to measure the temperature coming out of the different ducts. I used my cheap-but-nice instant barbeque meat thermometer. I also did a redneck CFM measurement on the duct outputs. It turned out to be a loose furnace panel.

If this doesn't solve it, and if you have 120V, a small electric heater on low setting is really nice.