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JWeaverCMA
Aug 07, 2017Explorer
I've got a Jayco Whitehawk 25BHS that's a "4 season" rig with additional insulation in what they call the Glaicer Package.
The way they explained it to me at the dealership was that unless you're getting a bespoke, custom made TT specifically for extreme weather adventures, the 4 season rating should be taken with a grain of salt. A 4 season camper should have a sealed underside with winterized pipes and be able to keep the pipes from freezing in average winter temps. Insulation varies but mine is rated to efficiently heat down to 0 degrees and efficiently cool up to 100 degrees with the heat running though the floor to help keep the pipes from freezing.
I doubt there exists such a thing as a mass produced TT or motorhome that can withstand say the coldest months of a North Dakota winter and the hottest campgrounds in Death Valley.
I'm new to towing and I've learned so far that there's always a trade-off between weight, performance features and expense. You can only pick 2. So if you want a lightweight rig with awesome features, be prepared to pay and so forth.
Anyways, I'd recommend Jayco. They have a super teardrop called the Hummingbird which is similar to an RPOD.
The way they explained it to me at the dealership was that unless you're getting a bespoke, custom made TT specifically for extreme weather adventures, the 4 season rating should be taken with a grain of salt. A 4 season camper should have a sealed underside with winterized pipes and be able to keep the pipes from freezing in average winter temps. Insulation varies but mine is rated to efficiently heat down to 0 degrees and efficiently cool up to 100 degrees with the heat running though the floor to help keep the pipes from freezing.
I doubt there exists such a thing as a mass produced TT or motorhome that can withstand say the coldest months of a North Dakota winter and the hottest campgrounds in Death Valley.
I'm new to towing and I've learned so far that there's always a trade-off between weight, performance features and expense. You can only pick 2. So if you want a lightweight rig with awesome features, be prepared to pay and so forth.
Anyways, I'd recommend Jayco. They have a super teardrop called the Hummingbird which is similar to an RPOD.
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