memtb
Jul 11, 2017Explorer
Winter Camping!
Other than Bigfoot...are there any other Class C's out there that can handle -20 F or a weee bit cooler without issues? Thanks for any help making this search a bit easier!
ctilsie242 wrote:
How long are you staying in one spot? At those temperatures, I'd highly recommend paying a RV skirting place to make a custom set of panels, and using them. This not just keeps the wind from blowing under your rig, but sets up a dead air space underneath. Make sure to add rodent traps, because they will come to the warm area and set up shop, though.
I'd also see about where prevailing winds in winter come from and consider setting up a windbreak wall upwind of your RV.
Utilities are important as well. Keeping the fresh water and sewage hoses warm is critical.
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50 degrees below freezing would challenge most stick homes.
Yes!! A -50 would be a bit of a challenge.
Lwiddis wrote:
50 degrees below freezing would challenge most stick homes.