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nmilnes
Explorer
Aug 27, 2015

HELP with travel trailer purchase (Evergreen)

I am purchasing my first travel trailer and have narrowed it down to the Evergreen Everlite 25RB. I am using it for a business, but am getting some mixed information and could really use some help clarifying.

1. Can this be used in the winter? I need to use it on a daily basis all year (and I live in PA, so winters are cold/snowy). From my understanding, as long as I have it plugged in, it should be okay?

2. I picked this one because it seemed to be one of the lightest and easiest to transport...but does anyone have other suggestions? Maybe something that is specifically made to withstand winter? I'm worried I will have issues with freezing pipes, etc.

3. Does anyone have any experience with the Evergreen Everlite (or any Evergreen products)?

Any and all feedback is welcome!

Thank you!
  • IDman's avatar
    IDman
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2015
    I believe that there was news a couple of months ago about Evergreen going out of business. You might want to check that out as that would mean no warranty!
  • GMandJM's avatar
    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2015
    What part of PA? (Mountains?)

    Everlite's web site says it's "insulated for all seasons" but I'm not sure what that really means. It has a heated, enclosed underbelly, which is good. But it doesn't list what kind of windows (dual pane is better for cold weather.)

    If it has only one propane tank, you'll need at least two so one can be used while you're off filling the other one.

    Are you sure that there will be a campground open in the winter where you need to be? Many are closed or shut off the water in the winter.
  • nmilnes's avatar
    nmilnes
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2015
    Thank you for the feedback! I will not be living in the trailer, I will be using it for a business during the day and parking it at night. I was thinking of renting a space at a campground to store it and plug it in overnight, so I don't need to live comfortably, I just need to have it not freeze overnight.
  • DownTheAvenue's avatar
    DownTheAvenue
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2015
    RVs are not designed for use in extreme cold. Even seasoned RVers have problems using any RV in extreme cold. For someone who has never lived in a RV, you will be constantly bombarded with weather related issues.
  • Hunterred's avatar
    Hunterred
    Explorer
    Aug 27, 2015
    That is not a good winter trailer, look at arctic fox or outdoors rv or open range for something that is insulated well with heated tanks to withstand the cold. Also look into skirting for it and a really good dehumidifier.
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    Aug 27, 2015
    Look for trailers that are rated Four Seasons. Good luck!

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