How to tell if trailer is cold rated???
I am looking at purchasing a used 5th wheel trailer. How can I determine if it is cold weather rated, might a digit in the serial number designate if the trailer is built for cold weather? Any othe...
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Hi,
Enclosed heated tanks are a good indicator.
Mine are enclosed but not heated. I added a 120 volt outlet and a small heater that is controlled by a mechanical thermostat--so I know I am "good" to -34 c.
Dual pane windows and no slides are also definitely "on the list", as is a heated basement.
Mine has an insulated basement but no way to heat it. I've gotten around that by using "magic carpets" which are heated and radiate down into the floor cavity at 47 C. The end result is that areas of the floor that used to be below freezing are now quite comfortable.
Temperature monitoring is a good thing to add, too.
Enclosed heated tanks are a good indicator.
Mine are enclosed but not heated. I added a 120 volt outlet and a small heater that is controlled by a mechanical thermostat--so I know I am "good" to -34 c.
Dual pane windows and no slides are also definitely "on the list", as is a heated basement.
Mine has an insulated basement but no way to heat it. I've gotten around that by using "magic carpets" which are heated and radiate down into the floor cavity at 47 C. The end result is that areas of the floor that used to be below freezing are now quite comfortable.
Temperature monitoring is a good thing to add, too.
