Is this completely ridiculous?
Hello there, I'm brand new to this forum. My husband and I (along with our two little boys) currently own a 1700sf home in upstate NY. I have to tell you, I thought I would enjoy home ownership, but I...
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Lady_Katie wrote:
Oh, by the way, if anyone could answer my original question about heating an RV in Virginia, that would be helpful!
First find a RV park that stays open year-round. Then find out if they allow the huge commercial propane tanks which you'll have to rent. If those two things are a 'go' then look for your RV. It should definitely have double pane windows and minimal slide outs would help immensely with heating. Slides don't have any insulation on the top of them so heat will escape. Also, there would probably be air coming in the sides.
You wouldn't want to leave your water hose or sewer hose outside. Use them when needed and store them. Exposed pipes should be wrapped or heated. An enclosed under belly is necessary. Your sewer pull levers and water hookups should be in a inside compartment and you could put a utility light inside to keep it warm.
A good window covering would help rather than leaving them exposed. Showers and people = lots of condensation and you'll have to wipe down your windows daily or more so the water doesn't seep into your walls. You'll have condensation behind your mattress so every morning you should move the mattress away from the wall about 10" or so to dry out otherwise you'll get mold.
Closets are a good place for mold to grow. Keep the doors open and don't pack too tight close to the wall. It's even helpful to leave your cabinet doors ajar so air can circulates.
Putting a skirting around the bottom of the RV would help but some parks will not allow this.
All floors should have carpet covering to keep warm. Door locks have a tendency to freeze shut.
It's not going to be easy or comfortable and it will be very expensive to heat your RV.
