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Originally Posted by JRlikesRVliving
Hey everyone,
I have a cougar 33 sab and I plan to do some winter camping this year. Sometimes for a full week or 2. I have the “winter package” on this RV. I can see that the underbelly is enclosed and there is insulation foam busting out the seams. Should I still put skirting around my RV for additional insulation of will the “winter package” work as it says?
Thanks!
JR
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To be honest, most coache are "3 Season RVs" at best. The "winter package" that you describe comes in many different verbiages (Arctic, Polar, etc). The insulation foam that can be seen in the coroplast openings is just there as to close up the penetrations, not insulate the entire under body. Some winter packages come with holding tank heaters and most come with small ducts that heat that "dead" space via the furnace.
In the case of using a trailer in the middle of winter (in the northern states), it can be done but with certain assumptions. If temps are significantly below freezing, there will be an obvious battle of keeping the fresh water system thawed, including the FWT and waste valves. Skirting can help but how much does a person want to invest in a time and materials for a week or two of use?
Most who have limited winter RV plans will keep the coach winterized and use fresh water jugs for consumption. Bathing will be done by alternative means. Make sure there is plenty of LP on hand for thirsty furnace use as well as supplemental electric heaters.
Winter camping can be done (in "temperate" conditions). The challenges are bigger (obviously) the colder it becomes.