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Originally Posted by savage99ss
Still need advice on a camper that has a good insulation factor. Suggestions?
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Look at the specifications on floor plans that interest you. Finding a "well insulated" floorplan that doesn't provide for your living needs is probably as bad as finding a poorly insulated floorplan that is "just perfect" for your family's living needs. In either, you won't be able to live for long before you have to "move on" to something better fitted for your use.
I'd suggest trying to find insulation factors upwards of R30 floor, R15 walls and R 40 roof if you're going to try to live in it during the winter. Surely there are a number of people who survive with less insulation, but if you're asking what is "ideal" for winter living, then the higher the R factor the warmer the camper (quality of construction and "air tightness" being equal)
In an "ideal RV" for winter use, I'd also look for thermal windows, insulated underbelly (not just a name, but actually thermally protected)
Check some of the threads on this forum for information on what others have done to make their "polar package" even better.
Probably, even though this is a Keystone product forum, I'd include used Airstream trailers in your search. There are some pretty good buys in the 1975 - 1985 model years for less than $10K. Just remember, anything used has potentially hidden problems and those problems could be the reason the seller is getting rid of it.