Best Winter RV?

I have lived in rv's down to -25 degrees. Once it gets so cold, it doesn't matter much what package you have, it all freezes.... My son-in-law just got back from Williston ND in a well equipped motor home. Insulated skirting with heat and it froze solid,unattended while working.

In my opinion, some 4 season rigs make it harder to thaw out than a standard rig because everything is enclosed.

Now, if it is going to get much below 15-18 degrees, we winterize and use the porta potti and water jugs. With a good Catalytic heater, you can stay toasty warm and not worry about freezing up your rig.

The best winter RV is the one that sits on a beach in Southern California. My Wind River says it's 4 season and has all the stuff for it, but ya have to outside sometime. My house stays warm just fine and my dog can go outside whenever he wants, alone.

Merrykalia wrote:
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My son has been full-timing in Kentucky for a couple of years so he has discovered most of these things and is usually pretty comfortable.

So, what is your son living in??

ok, NICE.
so, does anyone have any experience in a Denali during winter?

eaw46 wrote:
I recommend Triple E made in Canada it is a very good unit made for extreme weather. The woodwork is also the best I have ever seen in an RV. Eddy

The Triple E Topaz? Don't think they're being made any more. I've seen a few older ones around and sounds like they would make a good used trailer.

But Triple E is still making motor homes Triple E Leisure Vans

Wow, THANK YOU everyone for all the advise and comments. MUCH appreciated. I figured the sales people are full of themselves. My friend, however, believes some of the******they lay down.

and, I have never before heard of a Jayco being a good winter RV.

My Father just bought a nice Cougar. he lives in Central Oregon (Christmas Valley) and the temps there can drop well below Zero, the linoleum split near the middle and curled up. They are going to send a mobile repair unit to fix it.

I will print all this information and show it to my friend. I want her to invest in a good home to live in!

Owldancer (^.^)

UPDATE: Of COURSE, linoleum is NOT covered under waranty. apparently, the way this trailer is made; they do not glue the linoleum down and only screw the floor down at the outer corners.

GEEZ, woulda been nice to know this BEFORE spending a buttload of money.

I recommend Triple E made in Canada it is a very good unit made for extreme weather. The woodwork is also the best I have ever seen in an RV. Eddy

Americana RV upfits fivers for 4-season full-time live-aboards.
Their insulation is geared for all-season use. Check out their website good stuff.

I would second the Northwood models, Arctic Fox & Outdoors Rv,or Open range rv. The Open Range Rv's will be pricey but you get what you pay for.
Northwood and Outdoors are built in Oregon so you should be able to find a dealer close by or even go for a factory tour.

Check out Heartland RVs.. Great company and great people. Also lots of great owners on the Heartland Owners Forum.