Has anyone lived in central Wyoming in a 5th wheel during the winter? We are trying to prepare for winter & do not want to leave anything out. We have a 2014 Big Country 5th Wheel & live on 5 acres & wide open to the elements. Just moved & were hit by an Artic Blast this week. Temps below zero. Would appreciate tips on survival of the Fittest!!! :h

What part of WY? Central does't pin down very much. Some areas are worse than others. Use plywood around bottom of 5ver or straw bales. You probably know by now most of the winter problems in WY is wind. When I was in WY with my 5ver in winter tue biggest problem was when the wind blew at 60 or 80 mph I had to pull in my slides because it rocked too much. The wind can get fierce in the winter months. We are not in the winter in WY yet.

It will only get worse, head south for the winter.

n7bsn wrote:a wealth of info hereGood info but I think they are over their head in this. My 5ver actually blew off the jacks with slides closed. if left open probably wood have rolled over. I went out in 20 below weather and placed my PU on windward side which helped.

You do need to enclose the lower part to help keep out the wind and snow. Have seen various types of enclosures from hay bales (not the best in case they catch fire) naugahide skirting, to fully built walls of plywood W/ 2x4 studding. Probably the best is the styrofoam sheeting with proper supports to hold it in place. The kind that has aluminum foil on one side. With the under side enclosed you can use elect. heater underneath to help when it is below freezing. We have put reflex insulation under our mattress. Do not close up the 5er too tight or you will be having frost problems inside from cooking and just breathing so leave a vent cracked or window slightly open to let moisture out.Have lived here all my life except for when we are on the road seeing the West.

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Nov 14, 2014

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Has anyone lived in central Wyoming in a 5th wheel during the winter? We are trying to prepare for winter & do not want to leave anything out. We have a 2014 Big Country 5th Wheel & live on 5 acres & wide open to the elements. Just moved & were hit by an Artic Blast this week. Temps below zero. Would appreciate tips on survival of the Fittest!!! :h

WyoTraveler
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Nov 14, 2014
What part of WY? Central does't pin down very much. Some areas are worse than others. Use plywood around bottom of 5ver or straw bales. You probably know by now most of the winter problems in WY is wind. When I was in WY with my 5ver in winter tue biggest problem was when the wind blew at 60 or 80 mph I had to pull in my slides because it rocked too much. The wind can get fierce in the winter months. We are not in the winter in WY yet.

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