Have a few questions that's I'm having issues finding answers to online. My hubby and I have made the decision to go full time in our 91 Wilderness (with dogs and cats). We'll be in a campground in MI for a bit, at least that's the plan. We weren't planning on moving back up here until next year but his mom went into the hospital and we need to be here. So staying in warmer climates and being told to just find an apartment (as I was told on another forum) is out of the question. Not to mention we have 3 dogs and 3 cats, finding a place to rent is near impossible with pets and a limited budget.
The major issues I'm having is trying to figure out how to keep my tanks from freezing in the winter. We have water and sewer hookups, but I don't want my tanks to freeze. Can I still winterize them or is there a fire safe way I can keep them heated? We don't want to have to replace the tanks when we trade in the camper in a year or two. Next question, our hot water heater died earlier this year. I've been looking into replacements and for the love of coffee they're expensive. I've found some tankless ones that would fit where the current one is. Has anyone used them before or should we just stick with replacing what's already there? How have others survived winters in their rv without doing costly upgrades? Has anyone bought the skirting for the bottom of their rv or have you done a more diy set up? What are some key things I should be focusing on right now to keep the rv safe and avoid costly repairs later?
Another slightly less important question then maintaining the rv... For those that have done this with pets. Have you had any issues? Have any advice? The dogs I'm not to worried about. Two are older and prefer to sleep, the husky is 5 and she generally plays with the cats. The cats are my concern. Finding a place for 2 litter boxes, figuring out how to keep them off the stove, and how to protect the screens in windows and doors from curious kitties. Any advice here is appreciated. And no, as I was also told before, giving up my animals is not an option.
Last question! cabinet organization. How do you have your cabinets set up? I'm more concerned with kitchen and living room organization then anything. Not only will I have dog and cat food, litter, pots and pans, dishes, etc, I also have our movies and gaming console (bc what else am I going to do without tv or net lol), and figuring out what we need to have with us and what can be shoved into a storage unit. I found some organizers at Camping World that work to dual purpose the cabinets, but I don't want to fall for gimmicks and there's got to be a better way.
Well that's it! If you've gotten through the book I've written, any advice is appreciated. I don't need people to tell me to move warmer, get rid of my animals, go find a rental -> already dealt w that and the rudeness behind it. I'm stressing out enough as it is. This is a big decision and not one that was made lightly. I've secured a year round campsite and just need help to not have thousands of repairs to do in the middle of winter on our camper, when it could have been avoided from the beginning. Thanks guys!
The major issues I'm having is trying to figure out how to keep my tanks from freezing in the winter. We have water and sewer hookups, but I don't want my tanks to freeze. Can I still winterize them or is there a fire safe way I can keep them heated? We don't want to have to replace the tanks when we trade in the camper in a year or two. Next question, our hot water heater died earlier this year. I've been looking into replacements and for the love of coffee they're expensive. I've found some tankless ones that would fit where the current one is. Has anyone used them before or should we just stick with replacing what's already there? How have others survived winters in their rv without doing costly upgrades? Has anyone bought the skirting for the bottom of their rv or have you done a more diy set up? What are some key things I should be focusing on right now to keep the rv safe and avoid costly repairs later?
Another slightly less important question then maintaining the rv... For those that have done this with pets. Have you had any issues? Have any advice? The dogs I'm not to worried about. Two are older and prefer to sleep, the husky is 5 and she generally plays with the cats. The cats are my concern. Finding a place for 2 litter boxes, figuring out how to keep them off the stove, and how to protect the screens in windows and doors from curious kitties. Any advice here is appreciated. And no, as I was also told before, giving up my animals is not an option.
Last question! cabinet organization. How do you have your cabinets set up? I'm more concerned with kitchen and living room organization then anything. Not only will I have dog and cat food, litter, pots and pans, dishes, etc, I also have our movies and gaming console (bc what else am I going to do without tv or net lol), and figuring out what we need to have with us and what can be shoved into a storage unit. I found some organizers at Camping World that work to dual purpose the cabinets, but I don't want to fall for gimmicks and there's got to be a better way.
Well that's it! If you've gotten through the book I've written, any advice is appreciated. I don't need people to tell me to move warmer, get rid of my animals, go find a rental -> already dealt w that and the rudeness behind it. I'm stressing out enough as it is. This is a big decision and not one that was made lightly. I've secured a year round campsite and just need help to not have thousands of repairs to do in the middle of winter on our camper, when it could have been avoided from the beginning. Thanks guys!