Camping in cold temps, bad idea?
Hi all, I realize there's a recent post about camping in the winter, but it talks about a better insulated fifth wheeler camping in NM subfreezing temps, my situation is different. My travel trail...
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If you're actively camping, aside from the propane (and 12V) usage, you shouldn't need to take any special precautions in that sort of weather with your RV. Obviously you don't leave the water hose connected overnight--and probably the campground would have shut off any water hookups at the campsites already anyhow.
I've camped in roughly similar conditions in my motorhome, which I think is similarly equipped for cool weather use (though possibly more poorly insulated). If you have single-pane windows, they will let out a good bit of heat.
Where you may need to be a little more cautious is in the storage before using the trailer, and after it's used but before it's winterized. A few hours a few degrees below zero during the night, when the average temperature is warmer, won't cause problems; however if it gets colder you need to have the heat on or the system winterized. Similarly, a long drive through sub-freezing conditions (with the furnace turned off, especially) could be problematic.
Do be aware that there is a good bit of variability in weather in New England; some years are milder than average, some more severe. It's entirely possible to have snow sticking around on Thanksgiving. Your RV should be able to handle that; but you might not enjoy the process.
I've camped in roughly similar conditions in my motorhome, which I think is similarly equipped for cool weather use (though possibly more poorly insulated). If you have single-pane windows, they will let out a good bit of heat.
Where you may need to be a little more cautious is in the storage before using the trailer, and after it's used but before it's winterized. A few hours a few degrees below zero during the night, when the average temperature is warmer, won't cause problems; however if it gets colder you need to have the heat on or the system winterized. Similarly, a long drive through sub-freezing conditions (with the furnace turned off, especially) could be problematic.
Do be aware that there is a good bit of variability in weather in New England; some years are milder than average, some more severe. It's entirely possible to have snow sticking around on Thanksgiving. Your RV should be able to handle that; but you might not enjoy the process.
