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Heater for canopy?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ROlla-Xrs, Sep 7, 2017.

  1. Sep 7, 2017 at 10:49 PM
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    ROlla-Xrs

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    I seen a lot people making a sleeping platform

    Got my interest as i have a canopy in backyard
    And it would be nice to camp during hunting season

    How do you guys stay warm sleeping in the bed during winter up north?
     
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  2. Sep 7, 2017 at 11:45 PM
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    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    2 military sleeping bags and sleeping with all my clothes on kept me warm in 26* weather down here in Southern California, but I know it gets colder than a witch's titty back where I used to live in Maine - so I would suggest a. hot water tank running off your radiator trans pipe if you have a manual, b. extreme cold weather rated sleeping bag c. hot brick, d. dog, e. other human (woman), f. other human (do whatchya gotta do ;)).
     
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  3. Sep 8, 2017 at 12:16 AM
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    Haha
    Get the point

    Those modular military bags are awesome i got 2 or 3 of them
     
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    In my youth a very good Down sleeping bag I was known for sleeping under the stars in temps from -30F

    You need good insulation underneath as well .

    The key is to not get to hot and sweat

    Don`t waste calories heating urine if you need to drain things do it.

    Some people acclimatize to the cold much better then others.

    Think of a nice Sunny 70 degrees within 24 hours windy and -30 F
     
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  5. Sep 8, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    Zero degree mummy bag, thermal undies, and make sure you seal off all those air gaps in the tailgate.

    Also, build an insulated platform that fits the floor of the bed, use it as padding and insulation. You could even build into it hot water circulation. Insulate he sides of the bed, and the camper shell, too. You could also have some foam cutouts for the windows.
     
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  6. Sep 8, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    Where do you guys buy that gray carpet material?
     
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    Now this is a crazy question but, could you somehow extend the heater hoses out of the engine and make a water heater? My benz's windshield wiper tank has a copper coil that uses coolant to heat up the wiper fluid so it clean better. Couldn't you do that with water too for say a shower?
     
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    ...we'll get there.
    little buddy heater. ...that's a name brand, i'm not being weird.

    though yeah, if you want to keep it simple and safe, i backpack down into the single digits with a down sleeping bag and underquilt in a hammock.
     
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    Little Buddy Heater, $90.00,nice and toasty. Plus the usual sleep gear.
     
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    12 volt heated mattress pad?
     
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  12. Sep 8, 2017 at 10:38 PM
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    That is a crazy idea lol
     
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