Camping in cold temps, bad idea?

DrewE wrote:
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.

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Keep in mind that if the LOW is 27 F, it's only going to be there for a few hours. The most important thing is the daytime high. If it gets up to 40 or so then you will have a lot of time for the tanks to warm up. And it takes a long time for a mass of water to drop to 32 F and then transition to solid. The main concern will be your plumbing lines; check the location of the pump and lines and then supply some added heat if necessary. Leave cabinet doors open and make sure heat circulates into the bathroom well.

You WILL need to leave a window or roof vent cracked. Otherwise accumulated moisture will lead to condensation on the inside, which is very unpleasant.