Best Truck Campers for Winter Camping
I am thinking of selling my Rexhall and buying a truck camper and would use it in the summer and winter. Which truck camper do you think is best for winter use?
Forum Discussion
The obvious answer is to pay attention to the sum of its parts.
Wood frames do not transfer as much cold as aluminum frames. Wood frames can rot or dry rot. Aluminum frames cannot. Take your pick.
You will need more interior space in winter than you need in summer
No roof air conditioner, or a tight fitting exterior AC cover
No slides
The thickest (highest R-value) and 'best installed' block closed cell foam insulation with a reflective foil skin and the best seals on all joints
Maybe have the camper sit on a 2" closed cell foam base
Minimum amount of windows
Double pane windows and thermal curtains or inserts
Block foam or snap in insulated vent covers
Basement with heated tanks
Enough propane capacity, maybe two tanks
As many solar panels that will fit on the roof
Maybe add a Honda 2K genset which you can bicycle lock to your bumper if needed.
YOUR ability to 'vent' your TC for winter use. If you spend a lot of time inside, which is common as the temp drops, you do run the risk of damp walls, dripping ceilings and mold.
Wood frames do not transfer as much cold as aluminum frames. Wood frames can rot or dry rot. Aluminum frames cannot. Take your pick.
You will need more interior space in winter than you need in summer
No roof air conditioner, or a tight fitting exterior AC cover
No slides
The thickest (highest R-value) and 'best installed' block closed cell foam insulation with a reflective foil skin and the best seals on all joints
Maybe have the camper sit on a 2" closed cell foam base
Minimum amount of windows
Double pane windows and thermal curtains or inserts
Block foam or snap in insulated vent covers
Basement with heated tanks
Enough propane capacity, maybe two tanks
As many solar panels that will fit on the roof
Maybe add a Honda 2K genset which you can bicycle lock to your bumper if needed.
YOUR ability to 'vent' your TC for winter use. If you spend a lot of time inside, which is common as the temp drops, you do run the risk of damp walls, dripping ceilings and mold.
