Ok we have had enough cold. not waiting for Mother Nature. Leaving Michigan March 3rd heading south. We have traveled lots but not in these temps.How do I keeping the canned goods etc. from freezing while on the road.Looks like 7 hrs on first leg of the trip.Normally there is a break in the weather when we can escape.Thanks for the help.

Do you carry a cooler? Just put em' in there.Turn on the heating strips under the holding tanks and keep em' close to that area.Haul em' in the truck.We always ran the furnace in our MH, wonder if you could just keep the furnace running in a 5th Wheel? We're changing to a Fiver this week so interested in what others have to say.

Put them in the fridge but don't turn it on.

I would run the furnace. What is it going to be like in there when you stop?..with no heat.Your pipes are at risk sans furnace.

With the (replacement) thermostat I put in the RV (digital Coleman) I can set the heat to as low as 35(F). I tend to leave the propane and heat set from when I de-winterized (two weeks ago) until all chance of cold has passed.Which probably has, the flowering Cherries and Plums are in full bloom, the Forsythia has started blooming as have many spring bulbs.I also live well north of most of you (the west coast has had a really early spring)

Our first winter heading South in early Feb, set the furnace on 50/55 and didn't worry about it. But before doing such, double check that your slides or anything doesn't cover the heat registers.Now we leave before any chance of cold and don't return until all threat of cold is past.

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sunnybrooktoyha
Explorer
Feb 26, 2015
We are leaving Saturday morning 4 am. Friday we are running a electric heater to get the unit warm. Hope it stays for a little while. Just trying to warm the materials ( bed couch, etc ) will be in fla Sunday. Yea screw winter.
R_-_E_W9
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
We have been watching the weather looks like first Friday of March the date of our escape. would like to go sooner but why risk running in snow and ice.
restlesswind
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
With all the multi-vehicle accidents, due to ice on the roads, that the TV news has been showing, I think I would just stay home.
2oldman
Explorer II
Feb 25, 2015
kellertx5er wrote:
If properly winterized, the pipes should not be at risk.
The Op has been mum on that.
kellertx5er
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
2oldman wrote:
I would run the furnace. What is it going to be like in there when you stop?..with no heat.

Your pipes are at risk sans furnace.

If properly winterized, the pipes should not be at risk.
R_-_E_W9
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
Looks like running the furnace down the road is ok,
Thank to all that responded.
kennethwooster
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
I would also just run the heater and not worry about it.
lillyputz
Explorer II
Feb 25, 2015
2oldman wrote:
I would run the furnace. What is it going to be like in there when you stop?..with no heat.

Your pipes are at risk sans furnace.

X2

Lillyputz
rmalik1
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
smkettner wrote:
Furnace. But why haul the stuff? Just have a few snacks and eat out until you get to the destination.

X2
SDcampowneroper
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015
take what you want, run the furnace. Whats the worry?

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