lows below freezing, bad idea to camp?
Hi folks. We have a camp trip to NV Beach which this weekend Friday-Monday which I planned months ago. NV Beach is near S. Lake Tahoe(6300 ft elev)and is a dry camp site. Well winter came early th...
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wuhungsix wrote:Not only can it be dangerous, but it will put additional moisture in the air. This increases condensation, which is the #1 problem with cold weather camping. To combat this, crack some windows and vents. With some experimenting you will be able to find the sweet spot where the TT is able to be comfortably heated, yet the condensation is minimized.
I need to run the furnace since we have two little ones with us (3yrs and 8 months). I have dual 6v batteries and a generator so I should be fine. Since I went to this set up I have not woken up once to a dead battery like previously. But I also never camped this cold so Im sure the furnace will be getting a work out.
Thanks of the latern tip. Never thought of that. Seems dangerous but I guess if everything was vented it would be fine. I dont think I will try it though. Too much for me to lose if I did it wrong.
Look at your windows for clues, as this is where the visable signs of it first appear. It won't hurt the windows, but the same thing is happening at a slower pace in the walls and roof. As the moisture migrates towards the outside surfaces, problems such as delamination can occur over time.
Not meant to scare you off, as cold weather camping can be done safely. Just a heads up.
