wintering in south BC

[anon125]

in 2008 we tried wintering in the middle of BCs vancouver island, in April.(parksville)
it was too cold.
other hearty people camp there all winter.

we found we had to fill the front where the brake pedals are with bags of towels to keep the cold out. Our RV has 2 slide outs which we doubt are insulated when out.
What do the other wintering RVs know that we dont?
Wrong RV?
we have a nice 2006 29R itasca sunova.
furnace is too noisy to sleep thru!

thanks all

[anon125]

thanks everyone

[anon125]

cbigham wrote:
Why aren't u using electric space heaters?

not all camps allow them.

[Bruce_Brown]

I looked at the brochure for your MH and could not find any insulation R-values. Maybe make a call to Winnie and ask them?

Depending on what you have it may just be a case of needing more BTUs to keep it warm enough.

[cbigham]

Why aren't u using electric space heaters?

[MFL]

You don't give actual temp, as to being too cold. Most RVs will be useable down to the low 20sF. If your tanks are enclosed, you should be able to handle sub freezing temps. Not using your furnace, due to noise, may be your issue. Many RVs have a smaller heat duct that goes direct to the tank area. You may be able to add some types of insulation, such as Reflectix, or an extruded hard foam to needed areas.

My FW is rated 4-season capable, and is well designed for temps into the teens F. It does require use of the furnace to protect all plumbing, and is well insulated, even the large slide.

Jerry

[RetiredRealtorR]

anon125 wrote:
in 2008 we tried wintering in the middle of BCs vancouver island, in April.(parksville)
it was too cold.
other hearty people camp there all winter.

we found we had to fill the front where the brake pedals are with bags of towels to keep the cold out. Our RV has 2 slide outs which we doubt are insulated when out.
What do the other wintering RVs know that we dont?
Wrong RV?
we have a nice 2006 29R itasca sunova.
furnace is too noisy to sleep thru!

thanks all

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