onthewater66, Howdy
Based on my experiences over the past 2 winters here in Central Utah (we get down to the -30's and -40's), temps go out the bottom of the thermometer in Dec. and don't creep back to above +10 sometime in late Feb.
Here's a few thing I did to help me and Rascal (my dog), keep from having iceicles from hangin' offin' our noses.
* Skirt with plywood, OSB or some of those foam boards (thicker ='s more R-value). I used 2"X2" lumber cut in 12" or shorter lengths to act as cleats to secure the boards to the bottom of the trailer. If you use ply or OSB then paint it to help resist the moisture from the ground. Just rip the 4'X8' sheets into 2'X8' pieces (at the box stores they'll cut it for you). DO NOT try to cut the bottoms to fit the contour of the soil. Dig a trench to rest the bottom in. Buy an extra sheet of ply/OSB to cut into small pieces 4"X8" to use to hold each of the pieces to the one next to it. I started at a back corner and worked to the front on each side. One piece each across the front and back. You may have to scratch your head here and there but you can do it.
Be sure to leave room for the sewer drain line an make an access for the valve "T" handles.
* Sewer line... I used a Hard Black PVC line for mine Valterra (google), has an assortment and if your local dealer dosen't have what ya need I sure they'll order what ya need. Also get a Fernco slip coupling. You'll need to cut the pipe into 2 pieces so you can attach it to the hol-in-the-ground. Dosen't work to well without the coupling.
* Waterline... ask where you are if they heat the water riser. If not get a heattape 5' longer then your hose length. run it around the riser,valve, and such. Here the park dosen't heat the riser BUT they supply a large 18" dia. length of PVC pipe and pack the interior with pink insulation batting. Keep it loose or the insulation dosen't "work" as well. You can either buy the foam tube insulation and cut a hole in the bottom of the 18" PVC for the water hose with insulation to fit thru.
*SteveC7010 was right about the hay bails they attract bugs an mice an rats and other such unwanted critters. The spontanious combustion thing happens when they are stacked tightly in fields or barns. Truly spectatular balzes !!!
*I never had to use extra additional heaters. My electric rat here is
0.16 k/hr. Had on bill for $165.00 WHY do I want to burn MORE???
The heater that came with my old (1995), TT did the job. I also talked to one of my local Propane dealers and had a 125 gal tank installed outside (helps prevent cold toeitus in the middle of the night), one of my 30 lbers' was also hooked into the system, sort of a back up if necessary. Never had to dip into the reserve. Had it filled each month. Cheaper when you buy greater amounts.
*Snow on the roof was a blessing (extra insulation), I would also heap it up around the skirting to help keep out any drafts and again ... better insulation.
*If you'are in a RV Park/Resort/Camp ...whatever, ask some of your neighbors for some hints as to how they go about it.
If not PM me or ask some more questions here...
Hope this helps some .....
hankaye
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Striving for a less complicated life since 1949 ...
Home: 2008 Cougar 278 RKS
T.V.: 2004 F-250 4X4, Level III BulletProofed , Detroit Tru-Track Differential (915A550)
Dog: 2006 Border Collie (Rascal) aka Maximum fur dispersal unit. (08/04/2006 - 12/16/2017) RIP.
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