Concerns About Going Full Time
So in the span of 8 days, i decided i was done struggling to survive and living paycheck to paycheck. I bought a truck, a camper and now finalizing the details on how to proceed. I live and work in NY...
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Go for it!!! 10 years ago when I got my current Lance 815, I use to go out boondocking in 0* temps. This camper is NOT built for cold weather camping but I managed just fine for a couple of nights. Make sure you have a good 0* sleeping bag to use as a beadspread. Then turn the furnace to it's lowest setting which is about 52*. Will still be more than warm enough to keep you water from freezing and save a lot of propane.
Make sure you leave a roof vent cracked just a smidge and the pass trhough window. If you feel a draft at either location, probably opened them up to much. This is to create a very slight draft to remove the moisture from your breathing. If cooking things that generate moisture, you will need to open things up a bit more. Moisture is going to be you biggest headache, but with some tuning the above will take care of most of the problems.
In the windows you don't plan on looking out, put in some refectix or foam board. Same goes for the vents you don't plan on using.
Lastly, get a battery montoring system that provides amp/hr status along with draw/input. THis will give you the best idea of your battery status providng a better idea how long you need to run the generator and when. Also, make sure the battery is protected from the cold as that will sap a lot of the power. On my camper, I put a piece of 1/2 foam in the door that blocked most of the venting, but still provides a little.
Good luck and congrats on trying to save money. Even if you only manage to do it for a year, hopefully that will cover your investment in the camper and truck.
Make sure you leave a roof vent cracked just a smidge and the pass trhough window. If you feel a draft at either location, probably opened them up to much. This is to create a very slight draft to remove the moisture from your breathing. If cooking things that generate moisture, you will need to open things up a bit more. Moisture is going to be you biggest headache, but with some tuning the above will take care of most of the problems.
In the windows you don't plan on looking out, put in some refectix or foam board. Same goes for the vents you don't plan on using.
Lastly, get a battery montoring system that provides amp/hr status along with draw/input. THis will give you the best idea of your battery status providng a better idea how long you need to run the generator and when. Also, make sure the battery is protected from the cold as that will sap a lot of the power. On my camper, I put a piece of 1/2 foam in the door that blocked most of the venting, but still provides a little.
Good luck and congrats on trying to save money. Even if you only manage to do it for a year, hopefully that will cover your investment in the camper and truck.
