i had my htt in temps as low as upper 30's at night with bunks out. no pop up gizmos, just the canvas bunk ends and sleeping bags. furnace kept it a toasty 70+ in the camper. my new bunk house has an artic package. i know it has a heated under belly but what else comes in the artic package and how low of temps can i camp. can i go yeat round with the temps in the teens? not that i would...just curious on limits
2001 F250 Lariat CC V-10 auto 4x4 4.30ls.
2012 Starcraft Lexion 329bhu
The big problem for me is freezing holding tanks and water lines for extended temps in the teens ( I have an Extreme winter package). I've spent three complete winters in the teens and below and it's not too fun. I would say around mid to upper 20's at night and warmer during the day would be my current cutoff point.
I think the coldest night we've spent in our Rockwood was about 5 degrees. The actual ITEMS in each manufacturers cold weather package (regardless of the name) is strictly up to the manufacturer. Typical things include duel mode heated waste tanks (12 volt and 120 volt), heated plumbing parts and drain valves, heated mattress, storm windows, extra insulation and shut off valves for dog shower and sometimes a stronger furnace (higher BTU) but as said before, they differ from manufacturer to manufacture and model to model. I'd keep in mind that what someone else can do doesn't NECESSARILY mean you can and visa versa because trailers are built differently.
2011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. 2550 payload, 17,100 GCVWR - 2004 F-150 HD (Traded after 80,000 towing miles) 2007 Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
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Can you go year round? Of course. How comfortable you'll be is a personal opinion. My rig is not a 4 sesaon unit, but we use it on a limited basis year round. Once freezing temps are reached, we winterize the tanks and use bottled water, lots of propane, idle the truck more often, and either use rest rooms or kitty litter. This is winter camping with an RV, not year round RVing if you get my drift.
P.S. When the family had a pop up we also used it year round in upstate NY. Again, it is winter camping but with a few more amenities than tent camping.
87 Mallard Sprinter 24' Class C Ford E350 w/460 gas "The Runny Duck"
Shiny side up, Rubber side down.
We spent two weeks last fall with night time temps in the 20s. Luckily day time temps were anywhere from 40 to 70. We dont have a 4 season model so when day and night temps drop below freezing we go home.
2011 GulfStream Amerilite 25BH
2007/2003 Ford Expedition
Nights camped in 2011 21
Nights camped in 2012 16
Lowest temp experienced while dry camping has been -8°F with plumbing fully operational. Quite comfy during a short blizzard. Overall, the trip was absolutely the worst decision a native Floridian could have ever made.
padec21 wrote: i had my htt in temps as low as upper 30's at night with bunks out. no pop up gizmos, just the canvas bunk ends and sleeping bags. furnace kept it a toasty 70+ in the camper. my new bunk house has an artic package. i know it has a heated under belly but what else comes in the artic package and how low of temps can i camp. can i go yeat round with the temps in the teens? not that i would...just curious on limits
Arctic Package, Cold Weather Package, Blah, Blah, Blah...Most of them may give you some tank heaters, maybe a little extra insulation, maybe not..and...the all-important decal on the side and a lot of hype..A true all weather RV will have Double Pane windows for sure, very high insulation R values and a promise that it's been tested and will not freeze at below zero temperatures. The good ones will advertise this. If they won't make that promise in writing..you have just another ho-hum trailer with a decal on the side. It might be good for a little below freezing temps..that's about it..Sorry...
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2011 Big Country 3250TS...2010 Ram CC Laramie 4wd Cummins
15k Super Glide, Firestone Ride Rite, TrailAir Tri-Glide
Michelin XPS Ribs. Just say no to Chinese tires.
Twin Cities Mn.
I have overnighted at -10F in my fair weather trailer.
Added tank heaters, heat tape on exposed waste pipes and I added a recirculating water system. Plugged in for power.
1200w electric radiator heater to help the furnace.
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