New Kid In Town - RV-Dreams Community Forum

AtACrossroads · RV-Dreams Community Member

New Kid In Town

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

Actually most are not that well insulated. Those who sit in colder weather areas end up enclosing the bottom and use a large external propane tank to handle winter. Most RVs struggle below 30 degrees. That is the reality. We are in an all year campground in Post Falls ID and can recognize the permanents, since they have enclosed the bottom of their RVs, be it a motorhome, trailer or fifth wheel.

mylittledogs · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have a class A & have been in weather in the 20° not fun. Wraped water line, rv antifreeze in holding tanks , drop light in hook-up bay. We run from cold weather now.

Kenny & frances

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

A photo might help - this motorhome is not moving. It has an insulated and heated water hose.

Class C set for winter

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jason,

First of all, welcome to the RV Dreams forums. You will find the folks here to be knowledgeable as well as helpful. They will generally "tell it like it is," thus informing you of things that might not have been considered otherwise.

As a general observation, most RV's only have something like 2-inch walls and one can't put a lot of insulation in that thin of a wall. Also, the majority of RV'ers are either part-time where they aren't in a situation of having to live in them, or they are "snowbirds" and head south for the winter. Even then, Arizona has areas where the snowbirds go and still see temps in the 20's on occasion.

If you are going to stay in cold country, look for RV's that are designed and built for cold. I'm not an expert, but I think Arctic Fox is a brand that is better than most for cold weather. I'm sure that there are others, but I'm not familiar with all of them. I'm sure others can come on here and give you other brands to consider.

Good luck with your planning and research.

Terry

Lani05 · RV-Dreams Community Member

Thanks for the tips, Terry! I'm sick of this heat and humidity (Texas), so I'll be heading north with a new rig!

-- Edited by Lani05 on Thursday 25th of September 2014 02:05:44 PM

SnowGypsy · RV-Dreams Family Member

We also have stayed in the cold and it is a struggle. AtACrossroads: Have you considered just getting a small mobile or park model and having it moved if you won't be moving that often? You could get something much more agreeable to winter weather. Campgrounds can be expensive so mobile home parks might be a better bet and some do allow RVs. Also, in colder climates, many campgrounds close down or at least shut off the water lines to keep them from freezing. So much to be considered. Last year my husband was offered a job in MI, my home state, and we decided not to go but if we would have, the only TT we were considering was the Bigfoot so you might want to check that out. It is made in Canada and reviews are generally good.

PIEERE · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jason: I don't know what state Lafayette is in; but I would not live in an RV where the temperatures drop much below the 20 degree range for a long period of time. It had dropped to just a shade below zero here Jan. 2014; but was told by locals that it was unusually cold.
I am retired now and found a location in TN. I like for medical care and most people are friendly here. Live in a fiver now; last winter was a 28' foot Class C built in California and the 2 inch walls made it hard to keep warm. This unit is built a bit stouter so I will see come Jan./Feb. 2015.
Welcome to the Forum and there are many RVers here filled with great information! PIEERE