- How much area does the RVSNAIL mat clear?
- It measures 30 by 10 inches, so it clears a strip about two and a half feet long and under a foot wide. That fits a doorway, a single step or a short path segment, not a full walkway.
- Does it have a thermostat or timer?
- No thermostat or timer is listed for this mat. It heats whenever it is plugged in, so you control it by plugging and unplugging it or using a separate outdoor timer.
- Can it be left outside all winter?
- It is built as an outdoor snow-melting mat, but the listing gives no weather or water rating. Keep the plug and connection out of puddles and snowmelt, and bring the mat in when it is not in use.
- How is it different from a heated walkway cable system?
- A cable system is installed under paving and heats a whole path. This mat is a portable surface that sits on top of the ground and heats only its own footprint, which suits small spots and renters.
- What do I need to set it up?
- A nearby outdoor power outlet and a flat surface for the mat to lie on. No wiring, mortar or tools are needed, and it weighs about 15 pounds, so one person can move it.
- Where is the RVSNAIL Heated Snow Melting Mat cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $54.14, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the RVSNAIL Heated Snow Melting Mat?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Amazon.