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    Posted: 09 Nov 2009 at 4:25pm
Ceramic heaters certainly help.  I have to admit that the few times I've used them I was less than impressed, but then again, I admit I only let one run for an hour or so before turning it off.
 
NO, leaving the vent open does not mean the furnace will run continously.   But that being said I can't imagine running it at 74 degrees either.  You can tell I'm from a cold weather state as I run mine at about 68 degrees daytime, colder at night (thought that's what warm blankets/comforters/quilts were for).  Actually, having ventilation will help the furnace to run more efficiently.
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  Quote RanCar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Nov 2009 at 12:03am
Originally posted by papa2

Ceramic heaters certainly help.  I have to admit that the few times I've used them I was less than impressed, but then again, I admit I only let one run for an hour or so before turning it off.
 
NO, leaving the vent open does not mean the furnace will run continously.   But that being said I can't imagine running it at 74 degrees either.  You can tell I'm from a cold weather state as I run mine at about 68 degrees daytime, colder at night (thought that's what warm blankets/comforters/quilts were for).  Actually, having ventilation will help the furnace to run more efficiently.


My husband's from the south so he's a heat lover, day and night.  He likes it warmer than I do. As for myself, I don't need much heat at night but do like to be comfortable during the day. 

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  Quote RanCar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Nov 2009 at 12:19am
Originally posted by fhenn

We place the bubble facing inside so the flat surface fits flat against the glass. With that small of a unit it may pay you to get the fantastic fans to help move the air and protect the vents from rain. I would also look into a small dehumitifier 


In Greenhouses the bubbles face the glass. Just the opposite.  The theory is the air gets trapped not just in the bubbles, but between the flat layer and glass itself as well giving an insulated layer of trapped air.  Either way may work.  Smile 

One vent has a fan. We needed those vent covers called MaxxAir and picked them up at CampingWorld.  He installed them yesterday.  Believe me when I tell you there is no room for even a small dehumidifier in a 19' Zinger unless I get rid of those plastic dresser-like things I need for storage of clothing etc.  There are disadvantages to these small new TTs as well as advantages.

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I'm new to the forum, but have been watching and reading it for a couple of months now. My wife and I bought a used 2008 19' Zinger in August. We have owned S-10 Blazers for years so we had to buy a truck as well (2003 Chevy 1500HD Crew Cab). We have the same problem with the condensation with our camper as mentioned on this post. We have even went and bought the MaxxAir vent covers as well. We haven't been camping since we got the vent covers, but we are hoping they will help. It is true what was mentioned earlier about the condensation being terrible with these campers, or we are doing something wrong. We have bought a couple of the pellet de-humidifers, to try to help with the moisture, hasn't helped much. We camp in Pigeon Forge, Tn. and we have camped in hot and cold weather up there, still the same problem. We will try the open vents in the spring and see if it helps any. We thought we wanted a small camper since it is just the two of us, but I've already realized that we are going to have to upgrade to a larger one in a couple of years. But over all, I believe the Zinger is a well built camper, but I have put some of the modifications that are mentioned on this forum to use already. Chad and Kristi McKeehan, Athens, Tenn.
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A small dehumidifier is the best way to go, but it is never a bad idea to get a little fresh air with an open window.  If you still have condensation, be sure to wipe it right away as it can cause mold issues.
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  Quote RanCar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Feb 2010 at 5:42pm
Originally posted by gibster16

A small dehumidifier is the best way to go, but it is never a bad idea to get a little fresh air with an open window.  If you still have condensation, be sure to wipe it right away as it can cause mold issues.
 
Siince we're planning to move to Florida this year, I'm no longer too worried about condensation.  We didn't have a problem with the A/C causing it, just when the heat was on.  And that without using the shower or cooking inside.  Had we showered in the Zinger and cooked in it.... it would have been raining on our heads.  Dead

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  Quote cwit Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 7:29am
Come on down we are in Lake city nice area.
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  Quote vanhal Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 12:42pm
Hi cwit
where abouts is lake city is it in florida
we are in palm harbor florida about 12 miles north of clearwater on thegulf coast
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  Quote RanCar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Feb 2010 at 2:04am
Originally posted by cwit

Come on down we are in Lake city nice area.


We have our heart set on the Sarasota-Bradenton area. Is Lake City near Ocala?

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  Quote cwit Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Feb 2010 at 5:56am
Lakecity is up near route 10 north of ocala about 90 miles. We left Ocala this year and went north to try and get rid of the rain.
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