Bunk Warming Pad

[Steve Hammel]

Has anyone ever used one of these. I was looking at parts for semi trucks when I can across this and thought it was a great idea.

New Electro Warmth 36"X60" 12V Bunk Warming Pad T36 276075T36 | eBay

[cpaharley2008]

I think "12V for truckers" have it for half that amount, do some research. CW even sells them, but they have the blanket not the warming pad

[honda03842]

We use a top side twin sized electric blanket and it virtually elimintes the need to ever turn a heater on a night. Even with the window and vent open, the concentrated local heat keeps us toasty warm. I susupect a bottom side heater might even be better.

[Steve Hammel]

Norm, How much juice does it draw?

[Jon Vermilye]

I don't know what Norm's draws, but my electric blanket draws 89 watts set on high. Any setting lower than that cycles on & off...

[honda03842]

Steve,

Our blanket draws 160 watts set to full power (10). Other than when we turn it on before bed, usually about 10 minutes, we set it at 3 when we're in bed. Most nights I turn it off sometime during the night.

Of course it may cycle, but it's absolutely silent.

If I were buying anew, I'd probably consider a 12 volt unit providing it has a solid state control that works as well as our AC control.

[Jim Bennett]

I am a big fan of the old fashioned snuggling to warm up the bed. That combined with a nice a nice set of sheets, a wool blanket (which is only used when very cold), and a cozy down duvet, keeps me plenty warm all night.

I don't think I have ever tried an electric blanket. I imagine it is like seat warmers in the car. They are on to take the chill out of the leather seats, then off for the rest of the drive.

[Francesca Knowles]

What a bunkwarmer here at Camp Cheapskate looks like:




Guests get it with a fancy cover...

Francesca

[cpaharley2008]

Here is a 4 amp 12v with timer, colors may vary
Amazon.com: Trillium TWI-4001 12V Heated Camo Cozy Polar Fleece Blanket: Automotive
same company, another color http://www.amazon.com/Heated-Fleece-...=pd_sim_auto_2

[kirkman]

They work great for warming up the bed before you get in bed. I use to have one in my tear drop. I never used it all night I had a lot of blankets and a sleeping bag for a quilt that kept me nice and toasty for the rest of the night. But it made a huge difference in comfort when i first got in to bed.

[mary and bob]

About the same answer as Kirkman, bought it for the teardrop, used it a couple times in the Uhaul too. Flannel sheets are also nice in cold weather.

[Steve Hammel]

It would be nice to have it pre warm and get rid of the extra moisture. We can warm the bed pretty quickly but that dampness takes awhile.