A caravanning trip on colder days, and above all in winter, requires us to be more involved in preparing for the trip. Especially if you are traveling in a slightly older motorhome or with a caravan that is poorly insulated. In this case, apart from checking the tightness of windows and doors, a good solution is to equip your vehicle with a heating mat.
The most common use
The heating mat has the main advantage that it can be used in a variety of ways. If you are traveling in a motorhome , a good method of evenly distributing the heat is to isolate the driver's cabin from the other part of the vehicle in which we live during the journey with a mat . Another use of the heating mat is the possibility of heating a water tank, e.g. in a shower cabin. The heating power of this type of mat is so high that it is able to protect against water freezing even at a temperature of -40 °. The built-in thermostat automatically turns the device on and off - depending on the air temperature.
Better traveling comfort
There are also heating mats available on the market that can be mounted on the driver's or passenger's seats . Most often they are made, among others made of carbon fibers and they work quite quickly (the seat is heated within a few minutes), which definitely increases the comfort of our traveling. The installation of such a mat is very simple and does not distort the chair. All we have to do is place the mat between the seat and its cover. In addition, there are usually two heating levels for the passenger or driver.
Floor mat and installation notes
Another type of mat that complements natural heat sources are floor mats . Of course, they fulfill their function best in a caravan . Manufacturers of heating mats offer a wide range of products adapted to any type of substrate. Installing a floor heating mat , however, requires the employment of an electrician to install it. We must be extremely careful when connecting the mat to the power supply and optimally determine its heating power . Specialists also advise you to buy a special protective tube for the floor sensor for the mat , which allows for quick sensor replacement in the event of a failure.
Of course, the most important thing is to explore the possibilities of our motorhome or caravan . Before installing the heating mats , it is important to check the correct operation of the electrical system in our vehicle and pay attention to the heating power of the mats , as well as the energy consumption of the mat and the capabilities of our motorhome . The cost of a heating mat , depending on the type and technological advancement, ranges from PLN 100-1000.
Heating mats for the motorhome can be purchased, among others, in the Frankan store.
