blangen wrote:
Even experienced RVers have to take careful steps in understanding how to set up for extreme temps/conditions... and often fail, mitigate the damages, research and implement the solutions. There is a big learning curve with what you are contemplating. I think you should stick to your studies by moving in with roommates on or close to campus (so you won't even need to pay for a car) and leave the rest to those who have the time to dedicate to the learning curve of extreme RVing. I'm really sorry to have not answered your questions but the questions, themselves, would have to be dissected into manageable pieces to even begin to provide answers. For example, just "needing to shovel the roof off" is a can of worms where one little mistake can be a fairly big problem.
This is very good advice.
I lived in a 4 season RV for 5 years but moved to warmer climates in the winter. I did experience temperatures in the high teens on several occasions, and being an experienced Rver and a very well insulated trailer, I did quite well, actually. However, what you are asking is not practical, even for an experienced RVer. Any recreational vehicle is not designed for extreme fulltime habitation. You will be making a serious mistake.
