On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 4:00:43 PM UTC-8, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 6:39:18 PM UTC-5, IA DPE wrote:
Rattlesnakes... Like

I've heard of guys in colder climates putting a small heater in the trailer of their fiberglass glider during the winter.

What are everyone's thoughts on that? Is it necessary?

I wouldn't (assuming LCD displays, batteries & water/freezable items were removed beforehand)..... Why?

1-Warm air hold more moisture (thus raising potential relative humidity..... bad thing for corrosion, etc.)
2-More inviting for critters to "show up and winter out"..... why would you do that?

Typical "inside trailer temps" would change slowly with weather changes. Thus limiting shock crazing of gelcoat and other materials.

Just my thoughts.

[Have you ever smelled mothballs?????........ what did you do, spread it's wings?!]
sick humor.... sigh.....

[sorta a "head nod" to the comment Dennis made.... ;-)]

Your point #1 works in your favor if you can make the trailer slightly warmer than the outside air you avoid having the moisture in the air condense on interior surfaces.

Craig