Jackie1776
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Hello, all! Clueless newb here.
I am researching what to do to prepare my home for winter, but so far all the information I've found has either been about winterizing an RV for storage (instead of for year-round living) or focused on propane conservation and propane-related issues (carbon monoxide, condensation, etc.).
Hopefully some of you experienced full-timers could please give me advice more relevant to my situation? I realize that it's a bit late in the year for this, but I've been too ill and broke for the past several months to get started any sooner.
Background: Seven months ago I purchased and moved into a 2006 Conquest 25RBS "three-season" travel trailer. Typical winter temps where I live are in the 20s F, with occasional dips below 0 F. Freezing temps are expected soon, so I need advice on how to winterize quickly and cheaply without any helpers and with very little experience or knowledge. Additionally, I can't make any "permanent" modifications to my campsite, and anything I add to my travel trailer can't impede its future mobility.
I am renting a 30 amp campsite with unlimited electricity included. Everything I need (hot water, fridge, microwave, space heater, etc.) runs off electricity so I have not been using any propane. I want to continue relying on this "free" electricity as much as possible this winter, and only keep propane on hand as a backup in case a major storm knocks out power for days.
Given my stated constraints and with my unlimited electricity in mind, how would you advise I approach the following projects?
Due to my poor health, small car, and remote location I prefer to shop online and have things delivered as much as possible (Amazon is my lifeline), so recommendations for specific materials and links to where to order them would be especially helpful.
Thanks in advance!
I am researching what to do to prepare my home for winter, but so far all the information I've found has either been about winterizing an RV for storage (instead of for year-round living) or focused on propane conservation and propane-related issues (carbon monoxide, condensation, etc.).
Hopefully some of you experienced full-timers could please give me advice more relevant to my situation? I realize that it's a bit late in the year for this, but I've been too ill and broke for the past several months to get started any sooner.
Background: Seven months ago I purchased and moved into a 2006 Conquest 25RBS "three-season" travel trailer. Typical winter temps where I live are in the 20s F, with occasional dips below 0 F. Freezing temps are expected soon, so I need advice on how to winterize quickly and cheaply without any helpers and with very little experience or knowledge. Additionally, I can't make any "permanent" modifications to my campsite, and anything I add to my travel trailer can't impede its future mobility.
I am renting a 30 amp campsite with unlimited electricity included. Everything I need (hot water, fridge, microwave, space heater, etc.) runs off electricity so I have not been using any propane. I want to continue relying on this "free" electricity as much as possible this winter, and only keep propane on hand as a backup in case a major storm knocks out power for days.
Given my stated constraints and with my unlimited electricity in mind, how would you advise I approach the following projects?
- Insulating the tanks, pipes, and other systems on the underside of my camper to protect them against damage from freezing temperatures
- Insulating the interior of my camper to keep my cat and myself warm
- Adding a removable skirting around the underside of my camper for insulation/stability and to create a semi-secure/protected storage area (perhaps with an electric outdoor space heater running 24/7 inside this new "basement"?)
- Any other interior or exterior maintenance/protection tasks I should consider besides the obvious "CAULK ALL THE THINGS!"
Due to my poor health, small car, and remote location I prefer to shop online and have things delivered as much as possible (Amazon is my lifeline), so recommendations for specific materials and links to where to order them would be especially helpful.
Thanks in advance!