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I know this is winter. I really know that because I can feel it. Since it is winter we are using a fair share of propane. Remember that expensive propane we ordered and had delivered in Gold Canyon. Yikes! We 
paid $67 for 13.3 gallons of the stuff or something like that. We’re hoping we don’t have to fill up our propane tanks again until we move to our next location. Thus, our electric heater has been running to subsidize our furnace. It’s not that efficient.
paid $67 for 13.3 gallons of the stuff or something like that. We’re hoping we don’t have to fill up our propane tanks again until we move to our next location. Thus, our electric heater has been running to subsidize our furnace. It’s not that efficient.A few things we’ve learned. One is that the furnace not only uses lots more propane than a propane heater would use but it also requires electricity or battery power to run. In other words, when boondocking the furnace not only drains the propane tank but also drains the batteries. I’m not sure how much but I’m certain it’s more than we want it to.
As chilly as it has been, we’ve been using the furnace more than we want to. Since we’re going to be boondocking in January and much of February, this is not a good thing to get used to doing. We started looking at RV friendly propane heaters. We also queried some of our friends.
This is what we discovered. There are many different kinds of heaters that are probably much better than the furnace. We looked at those that heated bricks. The bricks then heated the area putting off a dry heat. The problem with most of the heaters for us is that the outside can get mighty 
hot. We also looked at the blue flame heaters. These heaters have a glass that protects the outside from getting hot. We definitely like the idea of anything being cool to touch. Actually, that was one of the biggest issues for us since we have a dog.
hot. We also looked at the blue flame heaters. These heaters have a glass that protects the outside from getting hot. We definitely like the idea of anything being cool to touch. Actually, that was one of the biggest issues for us since we have a dog.After glowing references from a couple friends, we bought a blue flame heater from Bruce at Grandma’s Heaters in Quartzsite. We went right next door to the propane guy at the Pit Stop to have him assemble the connectors and add a quick connect. Now I can’t recommend Bruce enough because he was fantastic. However, we certainly wouldn’t have the connectors done at the Pit Stop again. The flow connector was put on the wrong end of the connector or something like that. Ugh … and he’s the professional?
The first heater that came out of the box wouldn’t ignite. So, we took it back. Bruce gladly exchanged for another one. We couldn't get that one to work either so took it back but that’s when we figured it might be the connector and actually looked at it then and noticed the reverse flow connector. Regardless, Bruce gave us a third new one to try. If that one didn’t work, he was going to make a FREE service call to install himself. How did it work? Well, once the connector was changed it worked PERFECT!!! It puts out an amazing amount of heat on low settings. It's almost like having a fireplace. We love it now that we’re as snug as a bug in a rug!
Ask me if we would recommend Bruce at Grandma’s Heater's in Quartzsite. Just ask me. We would highly recommend him!
This morning we did breakfast on the little strip close to Rice Ranch. The breakfast was huge. Matter of fact, the piece of ham I had was so big it took a whole plate all by itself. I had to have a second plate to fit the rest of the breakfast on. Then, of course, I asked for another plate. This one was a to-go plate. Here we go again …. ask me if I would recommend Bad Boys Café.
One more thing we did. We stopped at one of the stores in town that sells metal detectors and mining supplies. We would love to really learn how to do this just for fun. We already have the metal detector but don't know much about it or the gold panning. Now I know the chance of us finding enough gold to even pay for the bucket to carry the water for panning is very slim. However, it would be fun to try and actually know what we're supposed to do. So, we stopped by and asked about a tour showing where to go and what to do. Learning tours are offered and we may just do this. Maybe we can even talk a few folks into doing it with us. Sound like fun? Well, it's got to be for fun because it certainly wouldn't be for riches.
We made a couple stops today. One stop was at the local bakery. They have the best rhubarb pie! We grabbed a pie and then were on our way to say "hello" to a fellow blogger, Me and My Dog. Only Katie was at home though. She voiced a pretty loud opinion when we got close. Maybe another day we'll try again but right now we had a rhubarb pie in the back of the Jeep. Even though we weren't going to be able to share it, we still wanted a piece ourselves. So, back to the RV we went for our own piece of pie.
The weather was finally nice again. The sun came out and it actually felt pretty warm without the wind. It was so nice in fact that we even took a little ride on the ATVs. That was about it for the day other than throwing some ribs on the barbecue and eating at our own little restaurant.
We made a couple stops today. One stop was at the local bakery. They have the best rhubarb pie! We grabbed a pie and then were on our way to say "hello" to a fellow blogger, Me and My Dog. Only Katie was at home though. She voiced a pretty loud opinion when we got close. Maybe another day we'll try again but right now we had a rhubarb pie in the back of the Jeep. Even though we weren't going to be able to share it, we still wanted a piece ourselves. So, back to the RV we went for our own piece of pie.The weather was finally nice again. The sun came out and it actually felt pretty warm without the wind. It was so nice in fact that we even took a little ride on the ATVs. That was about it for the day other than throwing some ribs on the barbecue and eating at our own little restaurant.
‘Tis just life on the road.
