What makes a 4 seasons trailer
We currently have a Rockwood 8313SS and for what we do now it suits us. We have been looking at dealerships and camping shows for 4 seasons trailers. Of course we find each brand has their definition ...
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love2rvcamp wrote:I have a new Open Range that I ordered from the factory so that I could have dual ducted A/C units and dual pane windows as well as some other extras that most dealers won't order for stock.
We currently have a Rockwood 8313SS and for what we do now it suits us. We have been looking at dealerships and camping shows for 4 seasons trailers. Of course we find each brand has their definition of why theirs is a 4 seasons unit. We looked at Open Range this weekend and they were touting their R values (R 38 in roof and floor R8 walls)
We hear.... oh ours have these R value in the roof, floor and walls. We have enclosed underbelly and on this one ours is heated. Oh and on this one all dump valves are enclosed but ours are better because they are enclosed and heated.
So what are your thoughts on what makes a 4 seasons unit. Not for full time living as I know that is a whole other set of issues. Just something that we could camp all year round once we can hit the road for long periods.
You have received some good advise as to enclosed heated tanks/drain valves, etc. Before this OR I had a Jayco with the "Artic Package" and it included an exposed gray water drain valve and line that I mistaking closed right before a cold snap in GA and I had to get a hair dryer out to thaw it.
As far as OR it seems to be a pretty good build. Somethings I don't understand but that is true in every one that I have owned over the years. The claimed R values in the roof and the floor are based on a foil wrap in addition to the "R-14 Batten Insulation" in the roof and "R-7 Batten Insulation" in the floor. OR calls it "R-38* 'Radiant Technology' Insulation". Not that it is a bad thing...just don't think you are getting 6" fiberglass insulation in a 2" wall. I have been satisfied so far but I can tell you more as to the insulating foil technology when I get back from GA next year.
As some one else said...four seasons depends on your location. I do know that the Excel brand guarantee their units to -10*. But they are heavy and pretty spendy.
