Posts related to winter and cold weather RVing
We’ve just wrapped up our five-month winter stay at Thunderbird RV Resort in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and I wanted to share a quick review. It’s one of our favorite spots. We’ve spent many summers here over the years, and the off-season is especially peaceful with friendly neighbors. We had a great site right … Read more
Various landscape and wildlife footage from an enjoyable Christmas Day 2025 walk on beautiful Vancouver Island. We left our winter home in Thunderbird RV Park on the Tyee Spit in Campbell River and travelled about a 1/2 hour down the coast. First stop, Miracle Beach Provincial Park, followed by Oyster Bay Shoreline Park. It was … Read more
I’m back at it, testing another winter RVing product (or for boating). This one is a heater from the folks at Xtreme Heaters, built just right to tuck in RV storage bays or underbellies to fend off freezes. The heater is recommended by and pairs perfectly with the EZ Snap winter skirting on the Keystone Cougar fifth wheel … Read more
I’m back with another diesel heater to test. This one’s an interesting new offering from Sunster. I’ve been running a BougeRV brand heater under the rig to heat the area and keep the plumbing from freezing. But I jumped on this for its unique features you don’t see much: automatic start/stop to hold steady temps … Read more
As winter approaches on the coast of British Columbia, Canada, full-time RV living demands preparation to stay warm, dry, and comfortable through the cold, wet months ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned snowbird or new to coastal winter RVing, these videos offer tips to help you (and your rig) survive when the temperature drops. In this … Read more
In this first of several planned review videos, I unbox and test out a new portable diesel heater from BougeRV. I show the items provided, hook everything up, and fire it up. The heater runs on diesel fuel, producing a maximum of 5 kW of heating power. 12VDC is used to power the igniter, fuel … Read more
In 2020, we had to spend our winter in British Columbia, Canada. We had enjoyed traveling to the southern USA as snowbirds, but the Covid border closure stopped that. I decided for our comfort and to save on propane and protect the rigs under the carriage. I would skirt it. Since I had previously used … Read more
Well, boating season is over, and our CHB trawler Vestri has been hauled out of the water until next spring. It will spend the winter on dry land in a storage yard. Here is footage of the boat getting first lifted out of the water on a giant sling. Then, it travels up to the … Read more
In this video, I remove the EZ Snap winter skirting and pack up the other winter RVing stuff to take to our storage room. I update you on the skirting performance, etc., and take a look at how the 3M nonresidue duct tape worked out after 5 months. Then I give you a peek at … Read more
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