Thinking about traveling to South Dakota during Thanksgiving. I see the average low is 23 degrees during November. My question to the group is; what precautions would be needed while traveling in my 24 ft TT?Didn't know what fourm to put this in, so please excuse me if it is wrong.

Jim,Check out Weatherbase. It won't tell you what the weather will be like when you go, but it will tell you the weather, by month, by town/city within state over several years. The program defaults to Centigrade, but you can select Fahrenheit and it will remember you on future visits to the site. And its free.Also, better to give more info than less. Where in South Dakota. What other states will you be passing through on the way. And, of course, when will you be traveling.

Averages are only that. Temperatures here in the Black Hills fluctuate greatly day to day and day to night. Last Nov. was typical 50s day, 20s nights 'til the 11th, then -22f. Look at nws.com website history for the region you may visit to get a truer idea of weather.

Guys, I know to bring an extra heater to supplemnet the built in propane heater. I know our camper is equipped with artic shield insulation. What other tips do I need? Is it necessary to get tank heaters? Heater for fresh water line?

Either a heated fresh water line or just keep enough water in the tank and disconnect the hose at night which is what I do. I don't think tank heaters are needed if you keep the interior warm.

Heaters would be needed if Thanksgiving pulls a repeat of last year. Did you notice that? MINUS 22 degrees.

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Alabama_Jim
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Oct 10, 2015
Guys, I know to bring an extra heater to supplemnet the built in propane heater. I know our camper is equipped with artic shield insulation. What other tips do I need? Is it necessary to get tank heaters? Heater for fresh water line?
SDcampowneroper
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Oct 10, 2015
Averages are only that. Temperatures here in the Black Hills fluctuate greatly day to day and day to night. Last Nov. was typical 50s day, 20s nights 'til the 11th, then -22f.
Look at nws.com website history for the region you may visit to get a truer idea of weather.
Jim_Shoe
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Oct 10, 2015
Jim,
Check out Weatherbase. It won't tell you what the weather will be like when you go, but it will tell you the weather, by month, by town/city within state over several years. The program defaults to Centigrade, but you can select Fahrenheit and it will remember you on future visits to the site. And its free.
Also, better to give more info than less. Where in South Dakota. What other states will you be passing through on the way. And, of course, when will you be traveling.

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