Need tips and experiences for first time winter camping.

Cleaning, then waxing the area where automobile door / hatch weatherstrip meets is a good way to avoid having your door stuck in freezing weather. Applying silicone oil to the weather strip makes it even less likely.

Treating the TC door and compartment doors in a similar way also prevents them from being frozen shut.

A little of your favorite lock lubricant sprayed into the compartment and door locks does wonders. Spraying the door hinges helps as well