Winter RV. Full time RV living near the Canadian border; Frozen pipes, Humidity, Skirting & Heat.

I am Christopher Andrew.
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In this video I am sharing the truth about real problems that will occur while full time RV'ing during a cold winter. This video highlights important issues, problems we faced and solutions that worked. Filming took place over the course of a full winter season from Fall to Spring in Whitefish, Montana.

00:34 - Humidity & moisture control + Dehumidiers.
07:48 - Space Heaters
09:53 - Heated hose and insulating your fresh water spigot.
12:42 - RV skirting & frozen pipes.

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[MarkWilliam-plqs]

I live in a 5th wheel in the N. Dakota oilfields and I found snow is a wonderful insulation from the extreme cold! Pack it around the base of your RV, pile it on your hoses, put it on your Propane lines, your water lines, your roof, EVERYTHING!

[ramblin.rennae]

Did not know the dangers of cheap space heaters. Thanks for the tip. Going to replace mine with oil filled radiator.

[jrt]

We lived in Alaska in our RV.
The RV park had a class that told about how to set up for the winter.
Hence we had no problems in 4 years.

[johnnyappleseed]

Probably the most helpful video I have seen to date! My heartfelt thanks!

[samifarrell]

getting ready for my first winter in Maine living in a trailer, this helps a lot!

[robertbannister]

Lots of good info Chris, thank you! Now I'd like to give you a tip for the bed and that we can add holes with a hole saw on both sides. Just remember not to block the holes when storing things. I also added thick plastic over the windows with two sided tape just make sure the plastic is behind the frame. I removed the frame and added insulation that was missing around the window then added the plastic. works well in northern Quebec. -40c last year...

[anthonyellis]

Get 12v heat pads for tanks, remote thermometer for areas prone to freezing and use heater in those areas to keep from freezing, reroute waterlines to closest point of connection then use short length of heat trace cable

[MsLori]

I love those beads i use those even in summer because the ac causes the same

[cindyrobins]

Thank you! I’ve learned a few things! I have a massive moisture problem and now I know what to do.

[cynthias]

These are amazing tips. You covered just about everything we were concerned about. Thank you! Im sorry to see that it appears that you gave up on your channel though. I hope everything is ok.

[dianapearson]

Awsome. Great ideas! Thank you. Winter camping is a lot of work and expense. I live in my camper and this is my first winter. VERY nervous!!

[peggywildsmith]

You must have one or even two dehumidifiers depending on square footage if you live in an RV. Yes under the mattress you must have it for ventilation. Also it doesn't look good but keep your cupboards slightly open all the time. Put containers of air dry or damp rid in the outer wall cupboards. I also have a small fan running to circulate the air in the RV.

[mikemclean]

thanks for all the info, much appreciated.

[allentruitt]

This is helpful. Thanks for making this video. I just bought an RV and will be living in it. All the tips I can get are helpful.

[DebbieNobodyneedstoknow]

Great tips! Reflectics work great for skirting too. I so wanted to lend you my chop saw when you were building your bed!

[johnyb]

Our first winter here in Kalispell in a 30ft trailer. I’m scared to death worrying about how cold it gets here. I am taking your suggestions and let’s see if I can do a good job with the skirting

[justmyopinion]

Also found wrapping in a couple laters of cardboard and covered in plastic is amazing. No cold walls less moisture and less to heat

[MsLori]

Use hay bundles then close it off with wood.

[nrdstrm]

Holy crap, this was one of the most practical and informative videos ive seen.

That ship air layer stuff, the heated hose and the damp rid.

So many people dont mention those in their "how to full time rv in winter"

Thank you.

What did you do about your refrigerator? We cant keep ours going as it stops working due to the cold air here in northern mn.

[elizaroche]

I live in my rv full time in Colorado and my rv is stationary; not movin’ so this helped so much thank you