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Eycom
Sep 12, 2013Explorer
I happened to glance at your webpage and subsequent locations of your concert dates. Assuming those dates & venues fall in the winter months of 2013-2014, I can see a challenge with your plans... cold weather!!
Dry-camping in low temps has it's own issues that get old very fast. Batteries aren't as efficient and will require more frequent charging. The RV furnace can drain a Grp 24 battery over night. Assuming the 2003 Roadtrek 190 Popular is 4 Season, you'll need to run the furnace when temps dip below freezing to keep the plumbing operational. Your LP costs will approach the national debt especially if you have a LP generator. I've found many northern dump stations closed during the winter months. Most outdoor water spigots are turned off which necessitates acquiring potable water from an indoor source.
You would be better served finding an open RV park, if one exists in Jersey during the winter. The next best thing would be having a 15-20 amp electrical hook-up at night. You could augment the LP furnace with a small ceramic heater for warmth while saving a little on LP.
Next winter, consider keeping your East coast bookings in the Carolinas and further south, while avoiding the foothills and mountains. Campgrounds and dump stations remain open if needed. Travel safe.
Dry-camping in low temps has it's own issues that get old very fast. Batteries aren't as efficient and will require more frequent charging. The RV furnace can drain a Grp 24 battery over night. Assuming the 2003 Roadtrek 190 Popular is 4 Season, you'll need to run the furnace when temps dip below freezing to keep the plumbing operational. Your LP costs will approach the national debt especially if you have a LP generator. I've found many northern dump stations closed during the winter months. Most outdoor water spigots are turned off which necessitates acquiring potable water from an indoor source.
You would be better served finding an open RV park, if one exists in Jersey during the winter. The next best thing would be having a 15-20 amp electrical hook-up at night. You could augment the LP furnace with a small ceramic heater for warmth while saving a little on LP.
Next winter, consider keeping your East coast bookings in the Carolinas and further south, while avoiding the foothills and mountains. Campgrounds and dump stations remain open if needed. Travel safe.
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