Four Season bunkhouse Travel Trailers

No such a thing. The best insulated RVs were probably Tetons. But they did not make a TT and have been out of business for several years. Have him buy a park model.

donn0128 wrote:
No such a thing. The best insulated RVs were probably Tetons. But they did not make a TT and have been out of business for several years. Have him buy a park model.

x2 mfgs place 4 season decals on RV's , those decals are a lot like 'Thermal Package' decals . The decal is worth more than the winter part of the package they offer.

This is a good as it gets.
http://northwoodmfg.com/arctic-fox-2/arctic-fox-31d/

Have him look at "Park Model" units. Basically, they are towable but are meant more to be sitting in one spot for longer. I don't know for sure that they are better insulated but I have always suspected they are.

Visited friends in their park model with the temperatures at seven degrees. It kept warm. I do not know what their heating bills were.

I need to clarify a bit. He doesn't intend to use the trailer year round. The main thing is he wants a TT that is capable of handling temperatures around freezing. Basically he's wanting to use into the November hunting seasons in WI then winterize and shut it down until spring.

LIKE2BUILD wrote:
I need to clarify a bit. He doesn't intend to use the trailer year round. The main thing is he wants a TT that is capable of handling temperatures around freezing. Basically he's wanting to use into the November hunting seasons in WI then winterize and shut it down until spring.

Staying in one spot to replace a cabin? A park model TT would be good but how about a basic manufactured home? Depending on the area, a manufactured home can be set down very easily. This would have insulation, plumbing, electrical, etc. like a new house. This would be a great transition from an old cabin IMO.

A lot depends on how the home/trailer is to be used. If it's just to be setup in one spot on a semi-permanent or permanent basis a TT is not ideal. Go for a park model or manf. home. You will likely gain energy efficiency and overall livability with each level you go up.

Ours is listed as the Thermal Package which means the bottom of the TT is enclosed. NOT insulated. It has a sort of corrugated plastic sheeting that is attached to the bottom so the gear is not exposed. The heat is ducted through the floor and is supposed to keep the underside heated. I would not try to use it all winter but we have camped in temps down to freezing and it kept quite warm. Didn't use that much gas either really.

I would say that if you bought one like mine with the enclosed belly you could probably add a thin layer of insulation to the inside of the "skin" they use to enclose it which would add.

mtofell1 wrote:
Staying in one spot to replace a cabin? A park model TT would be good but how about a basic manufactured home?

The TT wouldn't stay in one spot all the time. If he goes this route, the idea was to keep the TT here in central IL to use with the family in spring and summer, then take it north to park for the hunting seasons. Once hunting is over he'd winterize and store it until the following spring.