Moving from SC to MA in the winter towing TT
I will be moving to MA from SC early to mid December. Even though I'm lusting after a Winnebego Minnie, I have a 16' 2013 Starcraft AR-one and am pulling it with a Chevy Silverado. I'm not very experi...
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Saving money by living out of the camper sounds doubtful to me. If you're planning on replacing the trailer with a motorhome in the not too distant future, I think you'll find it more cost-effective and much less hassle to sell it before you leave rather than try to camp on your way north. Any money you'd save on motels and restaurants would probably be more than spent in the extra gas expenses (and tolls) due to to towing.
Have you camped in cold weather in your camper before? Does the furnace work well? Is the water system enclosed and heated to be usable in sub-freezing temperatures? Is your battery up to the task of running the furnace overnight? Do you want to winterize your trailer immediately after you arrive (and have you scoped out a place near your destination where you can empty the holding tanks in winter)?
Highway driving in early winter, for the most part, isn't much different than any other time of year. They generally do a good job keeping the roads free of snow between storms. If it's actually stormy or the road conditions are bad it would be wisest to simply wait a bit before proceeding, especially as you're not very comfortable or experienced with winter driving.
Have you camped in cold weather in your camper before? Does the furnace work well? Is the water system enclosed and heated to be usable in sub-freezing temperatures? Is your battery up to the task of running the furnace overnight? Do you want to winterize your trailer immediately after you arrive (and have you scoped out a place near your destination where you can empty the holding tanks in winter)?
Highway driving in early winter, for the most part, isn't much different than any other time of year. They generally do a good job keeping the roads free of snow between storms. If it's actually stormy or the road conditions are bad it would be wisest to simply wait a bit before proceeding, especially as you're not very comfortable or experienced with winter driving.
