Winter Camping
Usually, the concept of RVing is to follow the migrating bird population,
and avoid the cold, snowy conditions of winter. We spent an entire
winter in Maine living in our motorhome, and it was a chore. With that
said, there are times you may want or need to live in your RV during
winter. Things to consider:
You should anticipate road conditions.
Windshield wipers and wiper blades are in good condition.
Condition of your tires.
Check your antifreeze .
Fuel additive in order to avoid jelling of the diesel fuel.
Check your heating system
Check the condition of your batteries. Replace batteries as necessary
before starting your trip. Batteries do not function well in cold weather.
Other factors:
RV heating systems are not built for extreme cold. Electric space
heaters or ceramic heaters can be used as a supplement to your
furnace.
Condensation is a major problem. Using a portable dehumidifier is a
option.
Insulate your windows with plastic sheets on velcro, or shrink type
plastic window material.
Use heavy curtains to retain heat.
Preventing water lines and holding tanks from freezing can be
accomplished two ways.
1 Do not use. Add anti-freeze to your system and haul the water you
use.
2. Insulate and add after market heating tapes, blankets, and
heaters to these compartments.
If your stay is extended, consider insulating the bottom of your unit with
baled hay, or rigid insulation panels.
and avoid the cold, snowy conditions of winter. We spent an entire
winter in Maine living in our motorhome, and it was a chore. With that
said, there are times you may want or need to live in your RV during
winter. Things to consider:
You should anticipate road conditions.
Windshield wipers and wiper blades are in good condition.
Condition of your tires.
Check your antifreeze .
Fuel additive in order to avoid jelling of the diesel fuel.
Check your heating system
Check the condition of your batteries. Replace batteries as necessary
before starting your trip. Batteries do not function well in cold weather.
Other factors:
RV heating systems are not built for extreme cold. Electric space
heaters or ceramic heaters can be used as a supplement to your
furnace.
Condensation is a major problem. Using a portable dehumidifier is a
option.
Insulate your windows with plastic sheets on velcro, or shrink type
plastic window material.
Use heavy curtains to retain heat.
Preventing water lines and holding tanks from freezing can be
accomplished two ways.
1 Do not use. Add anti-freeze to your system and haul the water you
use.
2. Insulate and add after market heating tapes, blankets, and
heaters to these compartments.
If your stay is extended, consider insulating the bottom of your unit with
baled hay, or rigid insulation panels.