Posts related to winter and cold weather RVing
With our usual winter snowbird trip canceled this year due to the ongoing virus restrictions, we will be hunkering down here on Vancouver Island. Winter weather is relatively mild on the Canadian west coast but can be extremely wet. Moisture build-up in the RV can be a major problem leading to mold and mildew, and … Read more
In this video, I discuss my RV winter skirting and possible safety issues in the event of an LP gas leak under the RV. During a recent cold snap, I placed a space heater under the skirt to keep the RV plumbing from freezing. The heater has a bimetal relay-type thermostat, and it got me … Read more
A chilly week on Vancouver Island as the polar vortex crossed the Rockies and invaded the BC south coast. Here is a little taste of the snowfall as I take you on a walk around the Tyee Spit here in Campbell River. BC. Winds are calm, and the temperature is about -1C, with around 5 … Read more
Well, it’s now mid-February, and frigid air from the polar vortex has even spilled out onto the west coast of Canada, dropping our usually mild winter temps down under the freezing mark. Instead of the regular steady stream of Pacific Ocean storms bringing cool, wet weather but at least above freezing temps, we now have … Read more
In this video, some footage of winter’s first big snowfall here in Campbell River, BC. The estuary scene behind our RV is beautiful! I also let you know how the EZ Snap skirting and our dehumidifier are performing to keep us warm, dry, and cozy inside the Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Snow Day on the Campbell … Read more
In this video, I continue my 2020/2021 winter RVing preparations with installations of an air conditioner cold-weather cover and Mopeka wireless LP gas level indicator for my two 30 lb LP Gas (propane) cylinders. The AC cover will help protect the unit from the freezing weather and reduce cold drafts inside the RV. With the … Read more
In this video, I install a Drok AC Amp/Volt Meter into my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers power distribution panel. Disclaimer: Working with electricity is dangerous. The following installation mod I describe should be performed by a qualified RV technician or electrician. Doing it yourself could cause you serious injury or death and may void … Read more
I continue my Winter RVing preparations by adding 3M plastic film insulation to the RV bedroom windows in this video. Then hook up my new Camco heated freshwater hose rated for temps as low as -40 Fahrenheit. These new additions join EZ Snap RV Skirting, an Ivation Dehumidifier, and an Outland Propane Fire Bowl in … Read more
In this video, I give a demo and review my new Outland Fire Bowl. It’s an LP gas fire pit with lava rocks to produce a fairly realistic little campfire. The model I got is 870, which they call the premium package. It includes an electric starter plus a metal storage lid and strap. The … Read more
For the upcoming winter, I’ve decided to install RV vinyl skirting from a company called EZ Snap. I’ve been using EZ Snap RV window shades for over three years now and found the snaps and shade material have held up well. So, when shopping for winter skirting, they were a natural option for me to … Read more
In this video, I unbox, install, and demo the Floe 636 Induratec 12V Automated Drainage System. I also open the cover to give you a look inside at how it works. Basically, the Floe is a little air compressor with a preset max PSI pressure switch and various valves and piping. It gets installed inline … Read more
In this video, I go over some of the preparations and methods we use to deal with camping in below freezing weather. Being snowbirds, we aren’t hardcore cold weather RVers by any means, but once in a while, we encounter short term, chilly periods dipping into the low 20s Fahrenheit. ( -5 or below Celcius) … Read more
In this video, I show you a neat little wireless thermostat for our RV electric space heater and my DIY mod to install a filter in the RV gas furnace’s cold air return grill. For the furnace filter, I used a sponge type I picked up a Home Depot here in Canada. It can be … Read more
Why Install the Kit Our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer didn’t come with any sort of easy winterizing tools with the exception of the water heater bypass valve. It didn’t concern me much as we are snowbird RV full-timers and usually blast off south before any very low temperatures occur. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case … Read more
Introduction Our Mr. Heater Big Buddy propane heater has been an awesome addition to the rig. We use it a ton, especially when camping off the grid without electrical. The Big Buddy heater uses no electricity and is much more efficient at heating the rig than the regular RV furnace. I hook up the Big … Read more