JBR160
09-12-2019, 06:09 PM
Good evening everyone!
I thought I would be posting questions sooner than this, bought our trailer in June, but thru research on the forum here and the internet, I have answered most of my questions so far. The information here is valuable and I appreciate all of the knowledge everyone has.
With 3 trips under our belt this season, we have had a great time getting out with family and friends. Learned a bunch along the way. Only one major mistake on our first trip. Let's just say that as a newbie hauling a 29' camper thru a campground loop, I did not watch my side mirrors as well as I should have! Big rocks and septic drains do not mix! But thanks to Allstate and the repair shop, all is right!
So one of the reasons we purchased the TT was so that I could use it on my hunt trips. The years in a canvas walls tent were great but I am looking for a little more comfort. I have been doing the research on what it takes to cold weather camp and I would like some advise from ones with a little more experienced than me. I have been elk hunting in the same general area for the last 20+ years. We base camp at about 9,000 ft. Temps over the years in mid October have ranged from highs in the mid 70's to lows in the single digits. Rain, sleet, snow and even an occasional thunder snow is not uncommon. We will be out for a full week. So I am trying to decide to run the TT wet or dry. Here is the plan so far and I just need to know if I am on the right track to make sure everything will work.
The previous owner must have done some cold weather camping as the fresh water tank looks like it has been insulated. They put a silver quilted pad on the bottom and sealed the ends and sides with insulation. I plan on adding a little more insulation to some areas.
Water lines, from what I can tell so far, are all interior and I plan on putting insulation around them. The water pump is located in the cabinet below the sink on the floor by the cabinet face. It should stay pretty warm where it is located.
I have read about putting RV anti freeze in the grey and black water tanks but not sure as to how much.
Looking into a DIY temp trailer skirt that can go up and down easily. Figure that with 11 mil tarp material it should hold heat under the TT pretty good. Cheap cost at $100-$150 for the project.
Just put new batteries on the rig and have a generator to run while at camp to keep them topped off. Extra propane will be a must. If need be, I plan on setting the thermostat at about 40 degrees while we are out and about during the day if it cold and not sunny.
So is this a good plan? Am I missing anything or planning too much? I appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
I thought I would be posting questions sooner than this, bought our trailer in June, but thru research on the forum here and the internet, I have answered most of my questions so far. The information here is valuable and I appreciate all of the knowledge everyone has.
With 3 trips under our belt this season, we have had a great time getting out with family and friends. Learned a bunch along the way. Only one major mistake on our first trip. Let's just say that as a newbie hauling a 29' camper thru a campground loop, I did not watch my side mirrors as well as I should have! Big rocks and septic drains do not mix! But thanks to Allstate and the repair shop, all is right!
So one of the reasons we purchased the TT was so that I could use it on my hunt trips. The years in a canvas walls tent were great but I am looking for a little more comfort. I have been doing the research on what it takes to cold weather camp and I would like some advise from ones with a little more experienced than me. I have been elk hunting in the same general area for the last 20+ years. We base camp at about 9,000 ft. Temps over the years in mid October have ranged from highs in the mid 70's to lows in the single digits. Rain, sleet, snow and even an occasional thunder snow is not uncommon. We will be out for a full week. So I am trying to decide to run the TT wet or dry. Here is the plan so far and I just need to know if I am on the right track to make sure everything will work.
The previous owner must have done some cold weather camping as the fresh water tank looks like it has been insulated. They put a silver quilted pad on the bottom and sealed the ends and sides with insulation. I plan on adding a little more insulation to some areas.
Water lines, from what I can tell so far, are all interior and I plan on putting insulation around them. The water pump is located in the cabinet below the sink on the floor by the cabinet face. It should stay pretty warm where it is located.
I have read about putting RV anti freeze in the grey and black water tanks but not sure as to how much.
Looking into a DIY temp trailer skirt that can go up and down easily. Figure that with 11 mil tarp material it should hold heat under the TT pretty good. Cheap cost at $100-$150 for the project.
Just put new batteries on the rig and have a generator to run while at camp to keep them topped off. Extra propane will be a must. If need be, I plan on setting the thermostat at about 40 degrees while we are out and about during the day if it cold and not sunny.
So is this a good plan? Am I missing anything or planning too much? I appreciate any advice.
Thanks!