Tempature

Sitting in Méribel 0840 and the outside tempature in -8. This is the first time we felt the van cool showing 13 at about 0700. I have a selection of 4 electric heaters depending on the campsite ampage.We have 10 amps here so not a lot of wriggle room. I leave the blinds open over the day to try and catch a bit of sun. Most of the cold air is coming from the cab that I have blocked off with a blanket. Dread to think the tempature with wind chill once we start skiing. When parking the van slid to within 2 inches of a wall so had to put on chains to move away. At least the sun is shining

Funny you should say that I quite like a little drop of Bush or Jamesons in my coffee after the skiing although if these temperatures continue might have to partake a bit more often

Interested how you get on, we are looking at taking the van skiing next winter for a month, but keeping it warm without using shed loads of gas is our concern, I know oil fired rads will help, us out , but as you have alluded too, most sights have low ampage suplies.

We are in Le Martagon caravaneige at la Raffort , it’s 31 for the MH +7 euros for the electric. The price includes heated shower room, drying room and a place to store skis. There is a 6 man bubble about 80 yards from the campsite and when the snow is good you can ski back. The restaurant on site does great food. Just been out for a run it’s absolutely freezing.windchill -14 at 2000m. And -20 at 3000.
We have used the Aire at Les Menuires in the past but it’s hit or miss getting electric. I have spoken with people who have spent2- 3 months on the Aire at Les Menuire and they get gas delivered from town. Our van is winterised but this temperature is testing it. Most of the cold comes from the cab, we have Silver Screens on and have a blanket between the cab and main body. I have seen screens that completely cover the front of the van, seem like a good idea. We have never skied at Alp D’huez but stayed on a caravanneige close to les Deux Alps

Thanks but I’m too tight to buy any more. I ll bring more blankets next year and cover the dash and the front doors. We have heaters on full blast silver screens on and hot toddies on the go. This is the coldest in the 13 years we have taken the van skiing. Saying that I got a touch of sun today

No I wouldn’t think it but there are loads of winter Aires you could move around and fill in between

Fair play for being on it though! Hope you got/get refilled easily and heated again!

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