MrWizard wrote:
it would be an extreme situation before i but my butt outside at below '0' temps and try to start a small two stroke $100 generator and wrangle the 'snake' to plug into it
yeah yeah , a small pre-built ext cord adapter could be in place
It would probably would be an extreme exercise in frustration, too. The genset needs to be brought up to room temp and hopefully, those cords are bendable instead of breakable.
I've done just a bit of cold weather camping, some at -20f, and it is always slower and more tedious when outside.
I think Pianotuna's situation is better than some, he can rely on the vehicle's systems to get him through any critical times. If he had a way to get plugged into the grid every night, he would be golden. That may be something to explore.