Year Round Living

[Catmandude]

Am wondering if anyone lives in a motor home year round? I may have no choice but concerned about the winter, where it gets well below freezing for months. My major concern is how well insulated say a newer or older Class A coach is to prevent water/plumbing lines from freezing. Or is there fixes/hacks for that too?

[Nutinelse2do]

Have you considered a park model? I would think they would have better insulation and cost considerably less to maintain. Motorhomes are meant to be driven. Sitting too long creates problems... Something to consider??

Good luck

[darsben1]

Catmandude wrote:

free radical wrote:

darsben1 wrote:
You will not be able to winter over in NE Pennsylvania. I doubt there is a rig out there that will keep you warm below zero.
How will you dispose of sewage?
It is just not practical.

I Disagree
Ive seen people living in RVs in Fort McMuray,thats northern Alberta in winter working on tar sands..and it gets - 30 or more there..
Not sure what brand were these rigs(probably not cheap)but its doable..

I will have electric access to supplement propane heat & there is a new septic system to dump into and drinking water well on the land I intend to park on so..

Then since you are the expert HAVE AT HER. Let me know how it works out for you.
While it probably can be done It is not a way I would want to live,
Get a room somewhere and live comfortably.
You probably will not be happy.
Goodbye

[Catmandude]

free radical wrote:

darsben1 wrote:
You will not be able to winter over in NE Pennsylvania. I doubt there is a rig out there that will keep you warm below zero.
How will you dispose of sewage?
It is just not practical.

I Disagree
Ive seen people living in RVs in Fort McMuray,thats northern Alberta in winter working on tar sands..and it gets - 30 or more there..
Not sure what brand were these rigs(probably not cheap)but its doable..

I will have electric access to supplement propane heat & there is a new septic system to dump into and drinking water well on the land I intend to park on so..

[free_radical]

darsben1 wrote:
You will not be able to winter over in NE Pennsylvania. I doubt there is a rig out there that will keep you warm below zero.
How will you dispose of sewage?
It is just not practical.

I Disagree
Ive seen people living in RVs in Fort McMuray,thats northern Alberta in winter working on tar sands..and it gets - 30 or more there..
Not sure what brand were these rigs(probably not cheap)but its doable..

[darsben1]

You will not be able to winter over in NE Pennsylvania. I doubt there is a rig out there that will keep you warm below zero.
How will you dispose of sewage?
It is just not practical.

[Catmandude]

jplante4 wrote:
Visit a year round campground in the area where you'll be living and see what the year round residents do. Heater water piping, rigid foam insulation around the bottom, extra propane tanks are all part of livimg in an RV in below freezing temps.

Don't expect to save money parking an RV in a year round park. You may be better off getting a cheap apartment. If 18837 is your user name and zip code, winter's are pretty tough there in upper PA.

Right, No parks, I will have cheap access to a family members parcel, which has level ground,electric & a large septic tank

[2oldman]

Ok. Well good luck! Most fulltimers are not forced into that situation, nor do they sit through a cold winter.

[Catmandude]

2oldman wrote:
I don't think this person is talking about 'fulltiming' as we think of it..especially the 'no choice' part.

Yes sir, full time 24/7/365, & I do not want real estate and the mortgage/etc. that goes with it, I'm selling my home & property because it's too much for me to maintain & afford and plan on using some of the proceeds to purchase my new rolling home.

[Catmandude]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
There are about a half million or so full-time RV'ers in the US by some estimates. Most are retired or have jobs that allow them to work from their RV, while others follow job assignments from place to place. There's even a separate forum section here for us:

Full-time RV'ing

Ok great will check out that forum, & yes I am disabled veteran/retired & traveling(far)may not be in my best interest but depends how comfortable the captains seat is! The other fellow regards & yes I mean full time 24/7/365 living in my coach. thanks

[Catmandude]

Trackrig wrote:
There are lots of people who do it.

Your profile is incomplete and doesn't tell people what your RV is and you should tell them where you may have to spend the winter.

Are you still working or can't go south for the winter?

Bill

Yes sir, I currently am deciding on what purchase I make but seriously leaning towards a used Class A coach,looking for an education by folks here who know the ropes to help me seal my decision. Will spend winter in NE Pennsylvania

[DallasSteve]

Dutch_12078 wrote:

rv2go wrote:
The whole reason for being fulltime is to follow the weather. Mostly to escape that freezing weather.

Following the weather is one reason to full time, but certainly not the only one. Escaping freezing weather likely isn't high on the reasons list of the many southern fulltimers.

As a Southerner I would point out the escaping the hot summers may be the reason that many southern fulltimers do it. Same difference.

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

Let me explain the best way to winterize a motor home or trailer.

When night time temps are forecast to be below 40, head south.

[jplante4]

Visit a year round campground in the area where you'll be living and see what the year round residents do. Heater water piping, rigid foam insulation around the bottom, extra propane tanks are all part of livimg in an RV in below freezing temps.

Don't expect to save money parking an RV in a year round park. You may be better off getting a cheap apartment. If 18837 is your user name and zip code, winter's are pretty tough there in upper PA.

[Dutch_12078]

rv2go wrote:
The whole reason for being fulltime is to follow the weather. Mostly to escape that freezing weather.

Following the weather is one reason to full time, but certainly not the only one. Escaping freezing weather likely isn't high on the reasons list of the many southern fulltimers.

[Dutch_12078]

There are about a half million or so full-time RV'ers in the US by some estimates. Most are retired or have jobs that allow them to work from their RV, while others follow job assignments from place to place. There's even a separate forum section here for us:

Full-time RV'ing