jmjohnson1023
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 Would anyone know of any manufacturers of rvs that are made especially for cold winter weather as in Maine winters? I want to purchase a used rv to live in while I build my home but need one that will keep me from becoming hypothermic. Thanks-Judy
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RiverkernB
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Check out Northwood Mfg - builders of Arctic Fox and Nash.
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2oldman
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Arctic Fox. Newmar, Teton
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borntotravel
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Teton made trailer specifically for the oil drillers in Alaska and that is how they came to be so popular. We had one and lived in it very comfortable.
We now own a Monaco and spent several winters in it. There is a thermostat for the basement and also there are ways to insulate your hose so you have water even on the coldest days. We were very comfortable.
There are threads that you can look at on this site about winterizing your RV.
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Betsy II
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Not sure if these are made out east but the General Coach lines, Corsair Excella and Citation Supreme, are 4 season rv's.
They are solid units, but heavy. Our 26RKS has a dry weight of 8,900#. Overall length is 27' 5". This is their small unit.
General Coach is owned by Thor.
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Betsy II wrote:Not sure if these are made out east but the General Coach lines, Corsair Excella and Citation Supreme, are 4 season rv's.
They are solid units, but heavy. Our 26RKS has a dry weight of 8,900#. Overall length is 27' 5". This is their small unit.
General Coach is owned by Thor.
Their Polar Pak is guaranteed to -30c about -22f and warranted for full time use.
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Rubiranch
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If you want a nice RV look at an Excel 5th wheel, good for -40F.
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handye9
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The brands mentioned in above posts, are built for colder weather, however, I've seen folks do it in North Dakota, with RV's not built for winter weather. I suppose they used more propane than they would have with a better insulated RV.
They skirted the trailer with hay bales, used copper water line (with heat tape), heated holding tanks, sewer hook up, and 100 pound propane tanks.
I use my trailer for North Dakota deer camp, every year. It's normally 2 weeks with daytime temperature in 20's and 30's, and night time temps as low as - 10. I get by with the the two thirty pound propane tanks (refill lasts 4 - 5 days). I have electrically heated holding tanks and enclosed underbelly. I also, disconnected and capped the water lines (in heated space) going to the outside shower. If I was staying longer and not frequently moving the trailer, I would do the hay bales, larger propane tanks, and heated copper (heat tape is not for use on plastic) water line.
May be easier to find a used RV, if you are only looking for the heated tank option, and not any specific brand.
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jmjohnson1023
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer my questions. All were helpful & give me something to go on. Judy
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