WINTER RV CAMPING: THE ULTIMATE (HOW TO) GUIDE

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 30. 06. 2024
  • đŸ”„ Winter RV camping can be a lot of fun
 as long as you have running water and you don’t freeze in your RV. This video is the Ultimate RV Winter Camping Guide to help you prepare your rig for the cold weather. As we mentioned in video, we quickly learned that moving every 3-4 days in cold weather was fatiguing. The setup & teardown process is longer and often too cold to use our water hose. So we changed our plans and booked 12 days at Tiger Run Resort bit.ly/tiger-run-resort in Breckenridge, CO. This is an exceptional RV Resort where you can rent or buy your own site minutes from downtown Breckenridge and close to Vail Resorts and all your favorite winter activities.
    ⏰ Topics covered in this winter camping video:
    1:16 Upgrading propane tanks
    2:10 Space Heaters
    2:30 Using the RV parks electrical panels
    3:15 Using the correct extension cord
    3:25 Insulating your water hose with heat tape
    4:23 Heating your utility closet
    4:48 Using a Camco heated hose
    5:35 Managing your sewer hose
    6:26 Roof top vents covers
    6:49 EZ Snap RV Skirt
    9:12 Multi-sensor thermometer
    9:43 Command strip coat hangers
    10:17 Carefree of Colorado Slide Topper
    11:00 Sealing open gaps on the rig
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  • @KeepYourDaydream
    @KeepYourDaydream  Pƙed 6 lety +268

    For those that think this is commercial... these are the products we found helpful for camping in the winter. We are not paid from these companies. You CAN winter camp without buying products, but it will not likely resemble a normal RVing experience. i.e. Water turned off or covering the windows is not how we enjoy living in our RV. These products help us live as normal as possible. For those that travel like us and are not appose buying products to make your experience easier, we hope you found this helpful.

    • @Qwijebo
      @Qwijebo Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Sham Wow!

    • @JustforFun-ki6fk
      @JustforFun-ki6fk Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Keep Your Daydream great videos!

    • @karinmorris3294
      @karinmorris3294 Pƙed 5 lety +14

      Don't even worry about what negative people say. Your Vlogs are AWESOME and have given me a ton of helpful information. The Tech makes it even better. You rock, keep it up!!

    • @neiltillapaugh8847
      @neiltillapaugh8847 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      My who;e Family watches and we love you guys. Wish i could afford the ez snap

    • @hhiippiittyy
      @hhiippiittyy Pƙed 5 lety +7

      There are often different kits for high altitude propane burning operation, at least for residential appliances (thinner air requires different air-gas ratios). Not sure about RV gear, but maybe something to look into for maximum fuel efficiency when staying in the mountains.

  • @adamwheeler4850
    @adamwheeler4850 Pƙed 5 lety +19

    Another good tip to keep the water supply from freezing just let the water on the cold side trickle just a little bit inside and that will help. I have been camping in 0 degrees f with no heat tape or anything and never had any problems. Just wanted to give my tip.

    • @DocChristineGarvey
      @DocChristineGarvey Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      HI first time winter camper. Thanks what exactly do you do? Just a slow trickle? What about the black and gray water?

  • @crowman5936
    @crowman5936 Pƙed 6 lety +59

    As a tip what we have done is screw plastic closet rosettes in our shower so we can put a removable wood dowel in like a closet. When you come in with wet jackets or clothes we hang them in there so when they drip water its in the shower instead of on your floor. When your done drying we remove the pole and store it in one of the closets. You can also trapeze 2 or 3 poles with 550 cord to increase the hanging capacity. One other thing is the all thread rod for your propane tanks is 1/2 inch especially with the taller 7 gallon tanks.

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  Pƙed 6 lety +4

      This is the best idea I've heard. This would good for 5 people all year round. Thanks!

    • @xce4357
      @xce4357 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      @@KeepYourDaydream If your rig has heat ducting in the bathroom it should act like one big boot dryer. So remember to keep the bathroom door closed ;-)

    • @ralphmartin1058
      @ralphmartin1058 Pƙed 3 lety

      OR get an extendable shower clothesline

  • @ronhorton8563
    @ronhorton8563 Pƙed 6 lety +12

    Your vids just keep getting better and better. Been RVing for a long time and will always be learning. Thank you for you stellar editing, explaining, and sharing. Your family's enthusiasm for life shines through each week.

  • @dougdoris8622
    @dougdoris8622 Pƙed 6 lety +22

    My wife and I are great fans of your videos and you have helped us decide to hit the road. We are putting the house up for sale soon. Thanks so much for the great content.

  • @dougduncan5223
    @dougduncan5223 Pƙed 6 lety +29

    Great info y'all. To me, winter camping is awesome. Much easier to get warm than to try to stay cool. It's hard to camp in the summer in Texas when it's 90 degrees at bedtime :-) Safe travels

  • @danmcguire3168
    @danmcguire3168 Pƙed 6 lety +14

    Your videos are SO informative and helpful !! I'm planning on becoming a full-time RVer and You have answered so many questions for me and this topic was at the top of my list so THANK YOU VERY MUCH and keep up the excellent advice !

  • @Joe-cu4hi
    @Joe-cu4hi Pƙed 6 lety +4

    We love our table top dehumidifier when all closed in and even if we’re not, the air is noticeable better

  • @yvonneg9964
    @yvonneg9964 Pƙed 6 lety +56

    I have been using Pirit heated hoses on my rigs since 2011 and they have performed beautifully through snowmageddon, ice ice baby, temps below freezing sustained 24 hours a day for more than a week at a time and lots and lots of cold. They have never let me down or leaked. Highly recommend. 2 tips for Pirit hoses...1). Make sure the sensor is outside, not inside of the rig or skirting and 2). Don't let it coil onto itself. I use a small piece of foam pipe insulation if there's a spot where it coils back on itself to keep it from touching which can throw the heating off in the hose. Had the same hose since 2011 and still working perfectly this winter. :)

  • @dougferguson5581
    @dougferguson5581 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Here's the toip everyone needs to know. I took out my furnace and heat my 37 camio with a diesel furnace. 130 degrees at the vents and 2/3 cheaper than propane.i was blowing threw a 30 pound tank is 3 days. No more. Diesel furnace is no smell no noise. When it hits 25 below...the diesel warms the coach well.

  • @tonyyoung3437
    @tonyyoung3437 Pƙed 6 lety +13

    You guys are awesome !! Love it that you are always so cheerful. Tony

  • @tannerjim
    @tannerjim Pƙed 6 lety +21

    Great stuff!! Thanks for the info. One thing you might consider is adding something between your new slide out awning and the slide itself. Some folks have done DIY stuff with PVC pipe/elbows. The idea is to add a bit of an lift to the slide-topper so water runs off vs. pooling. Will also keep heavy snow from stretching you topper cover (go ahead...don't ask me WHY I know this Dooh!!!)
    Last bit of advice...when you leave and are bringing in the slide out, make sure ALL the snow off the top of your slides. The toppers help keep snow/ice off, but ice will slide right passed your rubber seals, that normally wipe water away. Then the ice melts during travel...and you have a big ole mess inside the RV (again...don't ask me WHY I know this either. :) )

    • @gymml7945
      @gymml7945 Pƙed 4 lety

      By BL- We are actually thinking of put something like flaps on the slide awning to keep rain from blowing under the awning.
      Kinda funny (not) we had a small amount of water on the floor after we had the awning installed. With slide in or out, didn't leak before.

  • @aprildawn8692
    @aprildawn8692 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    "Definitely the 'coolest' video yet!" ❄😅
    You 2 are great! Thanks for the recommendations â˜ș

  • @michaelme3836
    @michaelme3836 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Best RV winterizing video I've seen and I've been looking non-stop for 2 days on CZcams

  • @MichaelSmith-gu3tt
    @MichaelSmith-gu3tt Pƙed 5 lety +10

    I went thru the “not having water” for the past 2 days. Good thing i stocked up on bottled water. I’m new to RV life and didn’t think to insulate my hose

  • @BoG233
    @BoG233 Pƙed 6 lety +16

    Thank you! We are not read to go full time on the road so my wife and i are going to have to stay through a up state New York winter. All your tips and tricks are a god send because I was dreading the frozen hoses and freezing floors.

    • @dustinguile5215
      @dustinguile5215 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I dont know if you will ever see this, but..... how did your New York winter go? Just wondering because I am in NY and plan on going full time rv through all seasons.

    • @cassandraharrington7189
      @cassandraharrington7189 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Same would love to hear how NY went!

  • @JustPlainCommonSense
    @JustPlainCommonSense Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Most anywhere you go "can" freeze but in North Louisiana we are able to survive in an RV without many problems. I have my water hose insulated with foam pipe insulation and all that is fully enclosed in PVC to protect it from the elements. I ran an extra extension cord from the breaker as well. I can run three electric heaters with no problems. Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

  • @luannkelly5071
    @luannkelly5071 Pƙed 2 lety

    I watched this a few years ago, before I got my RV. Now, I just got moved in and its the dead of winter. It's one thing watching the video, and another thing when you actually get to do it. Thank you for this great winter guide. :)

  • @rhombus20
    @rhombus20 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    That was a very informative video, but it was also "fun" at the same time! My wife and I enjoy watching your videos each week. Thanks a bunch!

  • @21trips
    @21trips Pƙed 6 lety +25

    This is the best video yet! Good job y’all. Tip: Put a space heater by the furnace’s return and leave the furnace blower set to “on” (not auto) with the furnace temperature set a a bit lower than the current inside temperature maintained by the space heaters so that it circulates the warm “space heater” air all over and UNDER the coach without using propane. The blower set to “on” only uses electricity (not propane) as long as the thermostat is set to a lower temperature. Then if the power goes out while you are skiing, your thermostat will kick in as a backup heat source only if the electric space heaters fail. I like to set space heater to where coach is 65° and have the furnace set to 58° as a backup but with the furnace fan blowing constantly.

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  Pƙed 6 lety +5

      Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

    • @jimmartin3091
      @jimmartin3091 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Make sure your battery is fully charged. Don't leave it in your RV while being stored. Bring it into a heated basement and insulated from the floor. If you must leave it outside, hook up a trickle charger.

  • @richardquinones5598
    @richardquinones5598 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    WOW what a view. Love the snow. thanks for this awesome video on winter prep. You guys are so cool

  • @TrainerBencoffman
    @TrainerBencoffman Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Incredibly informative video. Saving this one to my favorites. I’ve been binging on your channel videos for about 6 hours. Think I will call it quits and catch a few more videos after some work. đŸ’ȘđŸ»

  • @kevinthomas8025
    @kevinthomas8025 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Rv toppers are great in the piney woods, freekin pine needles get everywhere lol... Great video guys, stay warm

  • @craignewman8330
    @craignewman8330 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    After a week of winter camping boondocking, dry camping on the Grand Mesa National Forest in Colorado. Temperatures were from 0-40s in the days, altitude was 1000 feet. One thing people do not realize when the sun goes down the thin air gets colder quickly. A few tips I found were to isolate and turn off outdoor faucet to avoid freeze up. I was even able to add more insulation behind the shower wall to help prevent freeze up. We learned to open our faucets with the pump off to prevent water line freeze up. we had one hotwater line freeze on us. we had to run the generator all night to supply power the furnace. We were warm and very comfortable for the week. Of course our camper (not going into brands) is winter rated, has the ducted holding tank heater, in floor heat an vent covers. We also would open the bathroom door and bathroom sink cabinets to allow for warm air.

    • @shawnbeerens4292
      @shawnbeerens4292 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      Like electric infloor heat under tile or some sort of hot water infloor heat??

  • @fangedmenace
    @fangedmenace Pƙed 4 lety +1

    This is by far the most useful winter RVing video I've seen. Thank you, I'm bookmarking it to refer back to!

  • @campingnut8278
    @campingnut8278 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    going winter camping for the first time and was looking for some winterizing tips and found your video. after about 10 minutes i was a subscriber. great tips i purchased some of the items showcased in the video. i feel i will be a little more prepared and my family will enjoy winter camping a little more so we can do it more often..... not only was the video useful but the comments also where great and useful also.....

  • @toddramsay977
    @toddramsay977 Pƙed 6 lety +7

    If you spend a lot of time in colder climates then 12v electric tank heaters/pads are worth the upgrade. You can turn them on at your panel and you don't need to use your furnace and propane as much and also have your fire place or electric heater inside to also save propane. I know in Rockwood's the elbows on your back and gray tanks are heated as well. They are rated to -11 degrees.great video, all your videos are very informative about a product or the place you are at. Can't wait for next weekend's post.

  • @tonysenior348
    @tonysenior348 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Great video!! We just experienced 2 degrees in Colorado last week with our 5th wheel. Our water pump froze for 2 days....no bueno. We used space heater and fireplace for warmth to save propane at night. Dressing in layers and having proper shoes/gloves are important.

  • @bobcrispycritterrv2706
    @bobcrispycritterrv2706 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    All well and good for you youngsters. As soon as I get my rig, I'm heading to a warmer climate. This 71er don;t do cold.

  • @ericinnis
    @ericinnis Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks for making this video! Seems like most RVers are scared of snow but it’s a big part of what I want to do when I go full time.

  • @lawrencecavens5760
    @lawrencecavens5760 Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Pretty cold where you are, Brrrrrrrr. The one thing that I would do differently is use the potable water system, using the furnace will keep the area around your tanks from freezing. If the trailer is fitted with good protection for the tanks underneath then use that for your water supply. Next keep the waste tank valves open and don’t close them as they will freeze in that kind of temperature and you dont want a split waste tank. Just make sure you use abit more water in flushing the solids from the black tank, Provided that you dont have a long discharge pipe between the tank and waste valve. The Trailer I live in is a 1988 Prowler Regal and I live in it full time 365 days .

  • @campingboy9213
    @campingboy9213 Pƙed 6 lety +34

    Make a back-up plan for a power failure. You have a gen but can it run everything? For how long? If you lose power for a few days you will need to dump your fresh water tank and hot water heater before the access points freeze. If you can not dump your grey/black tank, add salt(lots of salt - mixed into solution) into each tank.
    Looks like a great time. Enjoy yourselves.

  • @ronmcphee1865
    @ronmcphee1865 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    great tips --- enjoy the snow --- videos first class -- thank you

  • @thefirstlayer350
    @thefirstlayer350 Pƙed 6 lety +91

    I would advise people that are looking at buying an RV and plan to winter camp, to buy an RV with the winter package. This is different from different companies, but should include better insulation, and at a minimum the tanks being up and covered with insulation. It may also include all the water lines being run next to the heating vents to keep them from freezing.
    We have a Keystone that has the winter package, it also includes a 30K BTU heater. We have done just fine with it. Only one time had our water freeze and it was because we left and forgot to check the propane and it ran out. Whoops. It only took about 30 min and we were back in action.
    We also use the water supply hose that is heated, not the heat tape. Works great, love it.
    We also do not use any electric heat, propane only and we have a 100lb tank that I go get filled and 4 20lb tanks for back ups.
    We also do not have skirts, but if the winter was going to last any longer, we would get them.

    • @boatbuilder1954
      @boatbuilder1954 Pƙed 6 lety +16

      My trailer has a decal the reads "Extreme Thermal Package". I had to drop the belly to access the plumbing due to a leak and I saw no insulation at all. The belly was just corrugated plastic 1/8" thick. none of the sewer or water lines had any insulation on them at all. My 5th wheel trailer is a Crusader by Forest River. I think they are mis-representing their product unless somehow my particular trailer was built on a Friday afternoon.
      Forest River Please Respond!

    • @timotb1
      @timotb1 Pƙed 6 lety +6

      Exactly what I dont have in my Sprinter Class B. Can we add a winter package as a retrofit?

    • @TimDyck
      @TimDyck Pƙed 6 lety +8

      I don't know about your trailer but we added spray foam insulation to a lot of places on ours and sprayfoamed the tanks. Skirting is a must and I am going to look at the EZ Snap RV Skirt they used since my home made system isn't nearly as easy to set up. My biggest concern is that it stays flexible at -20C (-5F) so we can take it down and store it without having to warm it up. -20 is about the lowest we will go RVing. Anything colder and it's too hard on the trailer.

    • @bluelionsage99
      @bluelionsage99 Pƙed 5 lety +6

      Our new Cherokee Atric Wolf has the plumbing enclosed in a compartment that gets heat from the rig's heater so no skirt for us. We have the full Extreme Cold package on it.

    • @michaeljacobson5897
      @michaeljacobson5897 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@bluelionsage99 I pick my Cherokee Arctic Wolf 5er up next weekend. Are you loving it? New RVer so binging on videos. (Thank you KYD)

  • @Champ071999
    @Champ071999 Pƙed 6 lety

    we upgraded from a wrapped hose to the heated one like this from a camping retail store. SOOO glad I got it. definitely worth the investment!

  • @LiveSimpleLiveFree
    @LiveSimpleLiveFree Pƙed 6 lety

    What an EXCELLENT video! Thanks guys. I will be implementing several of your suggestions.

  • @viator39
    @viator39 Pƙed 6 lety +5

    Have been watching the channel since you started, really enjoy it. Thanks you and be safe in your travels.

  • @CookingwithCatLover0330
    @CookingwithCatLover0330 Pƙed 4 lety

    We are new RVers. We bought our little RV in October and LOVE it! We camped Dec. 23- 27, 2019. It was warm, 50s. But that was winter camping :) We live in Central IL and were lucky to get the nice weather. When you come through IL, let us know. Weldon Springs is a great place to camp. Lots of history and fun to be had.

  • @karenhicks7816
    @karenhicks7816 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    WE love staying at Tiger Run in the summer. New adventure, we will have to try the winter.

  • @williamambrose8309
    @williamambrose8309 Pƙed 6 lety +5

    Hi Marc, We live in the low country of South Carolina and live full time in a 30ft travel trailer . When we have cold weather I just leave the water running in the shower. All you need s a small drip, just enough to keep the line from freezing. I look forward to your videos each weekend. Keep up the good work.Wta

    • @ginnyfaulkner4853
      @ginnyfaulkner4853 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      Great for SC and worked when I lived in TX. But need more than this when in KS as I am now.

  • @joshmosley5864
    @joshmosley5864 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Love this. We were just in breck last week. Sorry to have missed you. Can’t wait to see next weeks episode and to hear more about Alaska coming up. I’m starting to plan the trip myself for next year.

  • @May_86
    @May_86 Pƙed 6 lety +9

    I love your videos. Very helpful ;)
    Its like watching a magazine picture talk lol

  • @MatthewCommon
    @MatthewCommon Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Been following you guys for about a year now. Love the snow! Would love to go camping in this kind of weather here in Western PA. Only afraid of towing in the snow with all the hills. Thanks for the tips. Take Care!

  • @oscarsylvia
    @oscarsylvia Pƙed 6 lety

    Very informative. I've put off winter camping for 2 yrs because of the unknown. I'm inching closure to the day after watching this video.

  • @amyharvey2478
    @amyharvey2478 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    You're so brave!! We were at Tiger Run in August for ATV trails east of Breck. I am sure you've been told to watch the weather when you decide to go through the pass on I70 to Denver. Road conditions change so fast up there. We ski at Breck all the time. Enjoy your time. Amy

  • @wherervtv8439
    @wherervtv8439 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Thank you for the great tips once again. I am loving the new video format, nice transitions, and smooth segment changes.

  • @GGB0001
    @GGB0001 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Great information. We live in Alaska and every year we hustle to put everything up for the winter. Maybe some of the information you are sharing will extend our season. Either way it is always interesting. Thank you!

  • @jameyharviston2081
    @jameyharviston2081 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    You guys are doing so good, way better than when a 4-WAY was a new thing. Way to go.

  • @DooubleTap
    @DooubleTap Pƙed 4 lety

    I have been contemplating to go live tiny, and for a good year or two, I have been browsing videos here and there. but with your content and links and amazon store, I have learned more in an hour than all those months of viewing. Thanks.

  • @pattysternjacob3713
    @pattysternjacob3713 Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Good info for those wanting to winter camp. You guys are so funny and cute. Glad u r having fun. đŸ€—

    • @gymml7945
      @gymml7945 Pƙed 4 lety

      By BL- would be nice if more campgrounds would let you winter camp.

  • @JaredGillis
    @JaredGillis Pƙed 6 lety +7

    Excellent video with a lot of great advice!

  • @richardowens9061
    @richardowens9061 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    Thanks, for the video! You provided some excellent advice! Subscribed! My partner and I are working towards full-time RVing and one idea I had to address the need for heat in storage compartments and utility bays is reptile tank heat mats. They typically come with a thermostat and are available in sizes ranging from 5 watts to over 100 watts. I think these would be ideal to position in compartments like the one you used the 40 watt light bulb. The mats are going to evenly distribute the heat better than a simple light bulb that might be hot enough to melt something. And, it will lay flat, so it takes up very little room, meaning it can stay in there all the time and you just plug it in or turn it on, if it's on a switch, whenever you need it. I intend to use these mats under our lithium batteries that should never be charged below freezing. I also had the idea of installing an aquarium heater in our fresh water tank and our gray water tank to keep them above freezing. They're going to draw little power, are thermostatically controlled, and designed to be immersed in water indefinitely. Let me know what you think of these ideas - because, we have NO experience, yet!

  • @mrsmatt2010
    @mrsmatt2010 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great advice
    The Camco heated water hose is amazing, we just use it all year now. Keep cool water cool.
    Heated tape on the Park Faucet is a must. Covering the vents is clever. We lived through the TX Freeze of 2021 without the Skirt. Ordering the Skirt today! Even though we have Thermal Paine windows. I did blue painters tape the shades to the frame to prevent any infiltration loss.

  • @TheCamperCouple
    @TheCamperCouple Pƙed 6 lety +1

    We aren't traveling right now because we are renovating the camper, but it is amazing how much of a difference one space heater can make. Some of them can run off of only 700 Watts of power too.

  • @SacredElementsTarot
    @SacredElementsTarot Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Burrr! I got cold just watching this video. Great info you guys. p.s. I love Tricia’s smiles and laughs. 😎

  • @adamhenderson7951
    @adamhenderson7951 Pƙed 5 lety +1

    Very good video guys! Got one addition for ya. Put your sewer hose in a cheap gutter from home depot etc. Add a heat strip and duck tape it. Use rocks or cinder blocks to support it at an angle and Presto. Winter sewer happiness! Also just a heat light works under rigs saving el mula, I'm sure theres more also!

  • @chaseyourwanderlust6060
    @chaseyourwanderlust6060 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Great video guys. I almost spit out my drink when you said poopsicle. We just escaped from the cold as we launched this last week... But watching your video makes me think perhaps in a year or two we will try it for a week to have some fun in the snow. You guys even make cold weather look fun!

  • @eadgbefreak
    @eadgbefreak Pƙed 2 lety

    As newbee full timers this will be our first winter in New England, thanks for the info! Stay warm!

  • @angiehiggins4948
    @angiehiggins4948 Pƙed 6 lety

    WONDERFUL! I will wrap my water hose better and be more prepared for the next snow fall!

  • @catherinestuart339
    @catherinestuart339 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Awesome content...very informative. Love watching you two....and the kids. Keep up the awesome videos.

  • @rmski51
    @rmski51 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Great information. I do not think I am as brave as you two are. While I live in snow country , I do not think I want to pull a trailer through the snow and ice. Enjoy and stay safe.

  • @STEAMBOLTANNIE
    @STEAMBOLTANNIE Pƙed 5 lety +1

    Every winter we go on a winter adventure up in the wilds of northern ontario up near Lake Superior. We sled everything in and live in canvas tents with stoves in them. Our favorite spot is Lake Kagiano which is a1.5 hour drive from Manitouwadge on logging roads then a 4 hour sled trip in to the lake. We have a landing made at the dam and that's where we camp. The secret to winter camping is to stay dry and dont over dress so you sweat,as that is when you can get cold. We have a Bonfire burning 24/7 for a week. We cook all our food on the fire and even have a outdoor oven made out of brick for making home made bread and biscuits.The fishing is awesome fresh pickerel every day. Our one rule is ,,,NO CELL PHONES! We let the Ministry and OPP know where we are for safety reasons.We do have one phone but it is used for emergency only! On our trip last year there was a pack of timber wolves eyeing us when we were ice fishing.The stars at night are unbelievable and in Feb we see the Northern lights dance across the sky...it's awesome...HAPPY CAMPING EVERYONE! I Had to edit for spelling mistakes...lol

  • @mccalljo
    @mccalljo Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Watching this the day after my enclosed lines froze at 10 degrees outside - Salem Hemisphere MB370 . . . Wish I'd seen you before the deep freeze here in NM. Trying to get the heater in to the bay to heat up the tank area - and its working! Little mini personal space heater!

  • @vonheise
    @vonheise Pƙed 5 lety +1

    Another advantage of the fully threaded 3/8" shaft for the propane tanks is that it can be screwed down past the tongue a few inches and secured with a lock nut so the wing nut does not have to be tightened as far, plus you can drill a hole in the wing nut and the cross bar or regulator mount and use a long shaft pad lock to prevent tank theft.

  • @nadiabourassa5813
    @nadiabourassa5813 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Love all your video!!! Thanks

  • @modhish29
    @modhish29 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks! Researching challenges one might face and this has been helpful! As am thinking of living the coming 10 yrs roaming in an RV (yet to buy) away from corporate, careers & the whole rat race, into the wild :) ..taking the time to plan this and hopefully spring 2021 the journey begins

  • @MySgriblo
    @MySgriblo Pƙed 5 lety +1

    Terrific video!....super informative......real pleasant presenters...a joy to watch....thank you!!!!

  • @pdenman33
    @pdenman33 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Thanks for the video! One thing important to point out is that all of the heating elements (hear tape and probe) keeping water from freezing in the doghouse are tied to the 20amp on the pedestal. Plugging in anything to the GFI on the pedestal runs serious risk of tripping that breaker and triggering a freeze up in park infrastructure. At Tiger Run you are liable for any damage to water infrastructure if you utilize the pedestal GFI.

  • @landyachtingwithtoddandjud9383

    Wow, excellent tips! We struggled our first winter trying to figure all of this out. Thanks!

  • @gilariverbrewerarizona3288
    @gilariverbrewerarizona3288 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Winter camping sounds great! I just need to get the wife and kids onboard. Love your show!

  • @jochemspillebeen3551
    @jochemspillebeen3551 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thanks to both of you, my wife is Minnesotan and we also love the snow!

  • @johnstiller520
    @johnstiller520 Pƙed 3 lety

    Just getting into winter RV camping for the ski season in CO. and this was great! Thank you!

  • @BoomPa68
    @BoomPa68 Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Another great video! Wishing I was camping right now :)

  • @sandyoklahomatransient8557
    @sandyoklahomatransient8557 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Another great video! Please be careful with the multiple electric heaters and heat lamp plugged in at the same time. My Dad plugged in a heat lamp to keep the well motor from freezing. In the end wires were burnt, and an electical fire started quickly.
    When we purchased our trailer it came with a winter Canadian package. We will be purchasing chains for truck just to be safe when traveling on ice up north.
    Have fun in the snow, and stay warm 😊

    • @DavidSmith3750
      @DavidSmith3750 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Dont forget your chains for trailer too. Safe travels

  • @marybooher9018
    @marybooher9018 Pƙed 6 lety +7

    Wow you made me almost want to go camping in the snow! Almost.
    I’m going to have to get that thermometer you have. Off to your Amazon store. Thanks for setting that up.

  • @hobibill
    @hobibill Pƙed 6 lety

    I don't know if it has already been said, too many comments to read, but we use the Pirit heated hose and it is high quality kit. We are wintering in Grand Junction CO and have not had any issues with this line (low teens and single digits temps). The Park's supply line froze up but our system has been trouble free. As for heat tape on a regular flexible hose: that tape gets pretty hot, hot enough to release compounds from the hose into your drinking water. Be careful.
    You guys are awesome and I always learn something from y'all.

  • @neiltillapaugh8847
    @neiltillapaugh8847 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    thankyou so much for awesome attitudes, im in Colorado with a Family of Four in a 3124 trailmanor. just got 2 30 lb'rs . now im skirting. we are lucky enough to have a spot for 6 months so i can insulate for the long haul. trying to find a cheap way to skirt.

  • @chrisr6157
    @chrisr6157 Pƙed 6 lety

    Great video! I really learn so much from you guys. The quality of your video shows how much hard work you put into it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Pilot545
    @Pilot545 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Haha. Love you guys! Such great chemistry and humor. Much like Long long honeymoon you tubers (my other faves).

  • @justinbingham3886
    @justinbingham3886 Pƙed 6 lety

    I really like how you guys set up all the information from your videos. Easy to find and further research, thanks!

  • @bjohnson4748
    @bjohnson4748 Pƙed 5 lety

    Omg we are super brand new rv people , thank you for the videos. We know were coming into winter so this was scary and very helpful.

  • @Harlemworldboy
    @Harlemworldboy Pƙed 5 lety

    Ok you two are officially cool in my book. Great advice and tips.

  • @ffcolon2738
    @ffcolon2738 Pƙed 6 lety

    Guys thank you so much for all the great tips and advices, wish all the best this winter season.
    Take care and be well 😎

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE Pƙed 3 lety

    Thanks for all the great information.
    I’ve always liked winter camping, and you’ve shown me some good ways to do it better.
    Stay Warm

  • @SpiritHawk
    @SpiritHawk Pƙed 3 lety

    Thanks so much. You two make super videos! I’m about to overwinter in an RV in Canada for the first time....will definitely be watching this again.

  • @ewbarnard
    @ewbarnard Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the advice! Our first year winter camping here in Minnesota with a travel trailer. Dry camping this season, keeping it simple. The state parks stay open with electric hookups, so should be a good way to learn how to make it work. We're thinking perhaps we should shoot some video as we learn! Your thoughts on RV skirting brought me to this video originally; we won't need that with a winterized trailer. Not sure Minnesota keeps dump stations open mid-winter anyway!

  • @jvgomes73
    @jvgomes73 Pƙed 3 lety

    You guys are like the best married couple I've ever seen doing these rv camper videos

  • @matthewmyers3774
    @matthewmyers3774 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Dig your tips. Getting through first winter in a Keystone Impact , 28v, toy hauler. Iglooed her with snow, to stop under draft. Hope to be in Georgia soon, though not looking forward to hauling from Mass down the east coast. Matt Myers

  • @volfan1nga
    @volfan1nga Pƙed 4 lety

    Wow. Been watching you guys a long time and this is the best video yet.

  • @tommyfuller103z
    @tommyfuller103z Pƙed 4 lety

    Just bought a Imagine 22MLE Travel trailer and expect to use it during winter months. This video is great and informative thanks.

  • @chrisbellofatto9179
    @chrisbellofatto9179 Pƙed 6 lety +5

    Love the way you guys are always on top of things. Informative and very thorough. Gotta tell you though, after watching all of your vids, kinda strange seeing you in the cold snowy weather. Having a good time nonetheless!!

    • @KeepYourDaydream
      @KeepYourDaydream  Pƙed 6 lety +5

      :) That's a good point. The CO episodes will be fun. Just got back from skiing at Breck. Then it's back to the warm weather and probably for the foreseeable future.

  • @kimboykin529
    @kimboykin529 Pƙed 6 lety

    Brrrrr ..... Hubby and I were enjoying our margaritas and thought .... we need to call them and bring them back south !!! Lol !! Great information and looking forward to Sunday’s video as we do each week .... love you all and stay warm !!!!

  • @SeaSkyCity
    @SeaSkyCity Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Good tips - I will be living full time in my RV soon - In Wyoming. It can get -20, and the winter where I'm at can last up to 6 months. Maybe I'll learn a thing or two of my own and I'll share it with you guys.

  • @donblack5638
    @donblack5638 Pƙed 6 lety

    My wife and I are planning a 6 to 8 months trip west of the Mississippi. We live in Florida. I don’t dare show her this video as her rule is if there’s snow she’s doesn’t go. LOL. I really enjoy all your videos and will continue to watch him

  • @slbjwk
    @slbjwk Pƙed 6 lety

    Your AZ fans are soooo excited for your new Grand Ginger to be joining the family! She looks like she will be a grand host for years to come!!!
    Since we are in the valley, we haven’t thought to RV in the snow because you just have non RV people who talk about the “what if’s” toooo much! I loved your tips and tricks and product ideas!!! Always helpful!!!! “Peace Out” as we call our family RV trips

  • @briancarr5406
    @briancarr5406 Pƙed 6 lety

    Sugar coating family fun and new memories! Thank you for sharing.

  • @MetalDetecting1974
    @MetalDetecting1974 Pƙed 6 lety

    That looks like so much fun I only wish we had snow like that where I'm from. Be safe and Keep Your Daydream

  • @924john
    @924john Pƙed 6 lety +2

    Peoria, Az here!!! You guys rock!!!

  • @benfelland
    @benfelland Pƙed 5 lety

    Those 3 way pig tails are great. Useful for your application and s bunch of others

  • @stephenfollett5993
    @stephenfollett5993 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Funny i am watching this knowing that you have that beautiful fifth wheel trailer and that very nice f-450.Great video guys have fun be safe.