bobndot
Sep 11, 2018Explorer II
What Fall camping mods have you done ?
This is the time of the year when the temps begin to fall at night. I just wanted to share a few cold weather mods that I do, that might be helpful those of you who might be extending their season. Taking a few easy steps can help keep your rig a little warmer and boondockers might benefit from that , reducing furnace run time.
I have found the entrance door to be a leak source of cold air, I use a stuffed cloth 'draft catcher' on the floor up against the rv door. It lines the footwell and then encases the sides partially up ward. It does a good job stopping the 'cold air draft'. I find it easy to use as well as store.
For times when the temps are much lower, I would cover the door with a heavy curtain as well .
Installing a curtain rod above the door allowed the curtain to be pulled to the side and tied or rolled up when not in use . A Velcro strap would hold it wrapped up and out of the way.
Painters tape . I have found wide painters tape very useful to block a draft and it works for larger cracks and holes without having to layer it up. Its easy to tear and doesn't leave residual glue on the surface once removed. (even after a relatively long time)
I would like to hear what others have done . Please join in , it's that time of the year :)
P.S. those in the storms path on the east coast, near the Carolina's ...if you have an rv, you should already be westbound ....please be safe .
I have found the entrance door to be a leak source of cold air, I use a stuffed cloth 'draft catcher' on the floor up against the rv door. It lines the footwell and then encases the sides partially up ward. It does a good job stopping the 'cold air draft'. I find it easy to use as well as store.
For times when the temps are much lower, I would cover the door with a heavy curtain as well .
Installing a curtain rod above the door allowed the curtain to be pulled to the side and tied or rolled up when not in use . A Velcro strap would hold it wrapped up and out of the way.
Painters tape . I have found wide painters tape very useful to block a draft and it works for larger cracks and holes without having to layer it up. Its easy to tear and doesn't leave residual glue on the surface once removed. (even after a relatively long time)
I would like to hear what others have done . Please join in , it's that time of the year :)
P.S. those in the storms path on the east coast, near the Carolina's ...if you have an rv, you should already be westbound ....please be safe .