To get an idea about attempting to live in an RV in the frozen north, do a forum search for posts by BobsYourUncle from last February or March. Things to consider are propane (even if you have a lot of it) won't vaporize well at those temperatures - read: no heat. The absorption-type fridge you most likely have will stop functioning. Also read posts by Sue T - she is very knowledgeable on the north and has a blog about travelling the Alaska Hiway in winter several years ago (often posts under the Canada/Alaska section). Thanks for you and your husbands service - get an apartment! ST