Looking for some advice on freezing temp RVing.
(I'm hunting where it will be cold, I cant go hunt in a nice warm land far south.)
Ill be Boondocking of sorts toward the middle of November in Northern Illinois. We will be hunting on farm land and have no access to water or electrical.
My rig is a '89 Coachman Class C.
Plan #1 for electrical: purchase a 1200W Gas powered generator $120 at Costco. To keep the batteries charged and furnace running. Maybe a TV at night.
Plan #2 for electrical: purchase a 3000W inverter generator (either gas or dual) to use for future boondocking in the summer to run everything, including A/C, etc. Much larger investment $650-850.
Plan for water: Ive been searching the interwebs and this forum for information. Right now my gut tells me I will be heating up water on the propane stove for sponge baths and washing up etc. So I will have a large supply of water. I plan to avoid filling the tank with any gray water, if I do, I will have the drain opened.
Plan for toilet: Out of doors if and when possible. But I am thinking of an anti freeze option. I really want a place to #2 indoors. I have heard that windshield fluid is a cheap and eco friendly option. I love it as I have a few cases from about 2 years ago when auto store had it on sale for $.75 a gallon. Thoughts?
Plan for heat: I love winter, prepare well and generally don't get cold. The furnace has worked ok in the few attempts to turn it on. I just bought the RV a few weeks ago, so I am not sure how it will perform in sub zero temps. I assume that the system is 12v ready but will it perform better with 120v generator? I am guessing if the generator can handle it, an electric space heater may help boost. Also wondering if running my Ford 460 engine with the heat on high, at night, might recharge the batteries and supplement the heat. I don't know if it is worth the wear on an already old engine (but only $92K).
Any thoughts? From experienced boondockers!
Also the manual says the RV does have some protection from freezing weather but doesnt specify. Anyone know where I can find more info about my Coachman?
Thanks
Ryan
(I'm hunting where it will be cold, I cant go hunt in a nice warm land far south.)
Ill be Boondocking of sorts toward the middle of November in Northern Illinois. We will be hunting on farm land and have no access to water or electrical.
My rig is a '89 Coachman Class C.
Plan #1 for electrical: purchase a 1200W Gas powered generator $120 at Costco. To keep the batteries charged and furnace running. Maybe a TV at night.
Plan #2 for electrical: purchase a 3000W inverter generator (either gas or dual) to use for future boondocking in the summer to run everything, including A/C, etc. Much larger investment $650-850.
Plan for water: Ive been searching the interwebs and this forum for information. Right now my gut tells me I will be heating up water on the propane stove for sponge baths and washing up etc. So I will have a large supply of water. I plan to avoid filling the tank with any gray water, if I do, I will have the drain opened.
Plan for toilet: Out of doors if and when possible. But I am thinking of an anti freeze option. I really want a place to #2 indoors. I have heard that windshield fluid is a cheap and eco friendly option. I love it as I have a few cases from about 2 years ago when auto store had it on sale for $.75 a gallon. Thoughts?
Plan for heat: I love winter, prepare well and generally don't get cold. The furnace has worked ok in the few attempts to turn it on. I just bought the RV a few weeks ago, so I am not sure how it will perform in sub zero temps. I assume that the system is 12v ready but will it perform better with 120v generator? I am guessing if the generator can handle it, an electric space heater may help boost. Also wondering if running my Ford 460 engine with the heat on high, at night, might recharge the batteries and supplement the heat. I don't know if it is worth the wear on an already old engine (but only $92K).
Any thoughts? From experienced boondockers!
Also the manual says the RV does have some protection from freezing weather but doesnt specify. Anyone know where I can find more info about my Coachman?
Thanks
Ryan