Camping in a winterized TC
DW thinks camping in our winterized TC (without running water, operable toilet, etc.) would be too much of a hassle. I'm more inclined to give it a try. Comments? Tips?
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Easy-Peasy. Those of us with ANY kind of RV without heated waste compartments have to do it to head south during the winter :-)
Our 28' Class C had exposed tanks, so we traveled fully winterized. Water for cooking/brushing teeth was carried in gallon containers. Showers were taken at the campground's facility.
Depending on the temps, we would do one of 2 things: if it was "only" going to be in the upper 20's, we'd flush the toilet (and the sink after brushing teeth) using antifreeze. Last winter, coming home to Michigan, we were going to encounter single-digit temps... so we remained fully winterized and utilized a portapotty for nighttime needs.
Ages ago, I cut Reflectix insulation (like foil-backed bubble wrap) to fit the windows; plus added 1" styrofoam inserts in the skylights. I'd also add it underneath the upper bed - the foil reflects body heat back in, they say? With our windows and vents insulated, we could keep our 28' MH warm enough to be comfortable using an electric heater (with the furnace set to kick on if it got too cold - but our furnace always wakes me up)
Like I said - if we want to escape Michigan's winters for some warm weather - we HAVE to travel winterized, at least for a couple of days.
On edit: I should add that we ate meals at restaurants, so I didn't have to wash dishes ;-)
Our 28' Class C had exposed tanks, so we traveled fully winterized. Water for cooking/brushing teeth was carried in gallon containers. Showers were taken at the campground's facility.
Depending on the temps, we would do one of 2 things: if it was "only" going to be in the upper 20's, we'd flush the toilet (and the sink after brushing teeth) using antifreeze. Last winter, coming home to Michigan, we were going to encounter single-digit temps... so we remained fully winterized and utilized a portapotty for nighttime needs.
Ages ago, I cut Reflectix insulation (like foil-backed bubble wrap) to fit the windows; plus added 1" styrofoam inserts in the skylights. I'd also add it underneath the upper bed - the foil reflects body heat back in, they say? With our windows and vents insulated, we could keep our 28' MH warm enough to be comfortable using an electric heater (with the furnace set to kick on if it got too cold - but our furnace always wakes me up)
Like I said - if we want to escape Michigan's winters for some warm weather - we HAVE to travel winterized, at least for a couple of days.
On edit: I should add that we ate meals at restaurants, so I didn't have to wash dishes ;-)
