This week, I bought an inexpensive 12V electric blanket to see if it would make any difference in my overnight comfort level. I decided to start with a basic plug-in model before investing in a pricey warming pad with temperature controls and the like.

The blanket arrived the day before last. I spread it out under my comforter and plugged it in, then went for a shower. Did the same thing last night. I unplugged before going to bed and climbed up into a toasty nest. What luxury! And even though the blanket was off all night, I remained snug and cozy.

So, I’m definitely going to want to invest in a proper warming pad at some point! I’m going to use this blanket for curling up in on chilly mornings instead of running the furnace. I wish I’d thought of getting such a device earlier on in my travels; the 6A draw is about half of that of my furnace, plus it doesn’t use up propane!

To that end, I’m going to start adding 12V sockets at strategic points around the rig.

This post foreshadows Miranda’s impending electrical makeover. Da da da dum. 😀