😰 INSULATE, HEAT & PROTECT • Key to stay warm in your RV

Protect your RV from freezing temps, stay warm with extra insulation, heating & protect your RV or motorhome when it gets cold.
Watch how I heat the RV with my new Bluetti AC200P set up when you have no electricity, low or have no propane. • Using a Bluetti AC200P...
There can be challenges to staying warm in your RV or Motorhome when it gets cold & the extra DIY insulating you can do will make a big difference in protecting your RV, your RV water systems & help you stay warm inside. Additional insulation, proper heating & RV protection is key to staying warm in your RV. Also, controlling condensation on RV windows in cold temperatures is also a problem we address in this video. You CAN'T always go south where it’s warm in the winter. Bad, cold weather sometimes just happens when traveling full time. Our RV Channel-RVstreet-has dedicated itself to show fellow RVer’s, Step-By-Step, how-to, RV, DIY repair & maintenance videos, & in this video I show how to plan, insulate, protect & keep warm in your RV in just about every situation. RV, DIY is our specialty & upgrading several RV items is the key to being prepared when cold weather suddenly hits. In this RV, DIY video, I show several ways to keep your RV warmer using a variety of different RV heaters & insulating tips that I know 99% of you haven’t seen before. If you implement these RV insulation tips by protecting your wet bay & other areas in your motorhome or RV from freezing & eliminating cold air drafts from coming in like I did, you won't have to worry about frozen pipes or other serious water issues when it gets really cold, & you'll stay warmer inside. Cold air & drafts can come into your RV from multiple areas makes staying warm very difficult at times. I think you'll find these Motorhome & RV cold weather insulating & heating tips very valuable.
NOTE: You can also use other types of non-fiberglass insulation if you'd like.
• Also keep your cabinet doors open inside your RV to protect inside pipes when it really gets cold.
HOW I INSULATED THE OUTSIDE OF MY WET BAY & OTHER INFO
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[@eileensiordia8397]

I miss Martin..I love watching these old vedios....thanks for keeping his memory alive Joanie, hope your doing well❤

[@RVstreet]

Thank you so much. I will keep them up as long as I possibly can. I like to see Martin and hear his voice.

[@tomodegaard8649]

When you get much below 40 degrees it's a good idea to run the propane furnace to keep the underbelly warm where most of the water lines, tanks and valves are located. Tank heaters will keep the tanks from freezing but the furnace keeps the water lines from freezing. 1st time watcher and loved this video. Lots of great practical and useful information.

[@Jesusjunkie402]

Great tips👍

[@aaroncottrill7426]

Also depends on where u live price per kwh vs lpg vs btu.

[@johnadams8082]

Assuming the underbelly is heated

[@luanneevans8397]

Absolutely, found this out this winter

[@webbphoto2]

I love how you have insulated the rig I think they should all be done that way from factory.

[@RVstreet]

Ya, but they don't on most. Just something you have to do to protect your house better. 👍

[@matthewmcmatthewson6578]

Yeah but imagine how much money they save! Lol.

[@Blakehx]

Totally agree! This video in a nutshell… find and fill the many spaces that lazy, cheap manufacturers leave empty and uninsulated!

[@RVstreet]

@@harvdog5669 This question has been answered in the comments below many times but here it is again.... In a nut shell, the faced insulation is normally used as a vapor/moisture barrier when used in home walls application but is not needed in this situation and especially when I’m putting in several layers in those large empty cavities. If Home Depot had unfaced in stock at the time, I would of bought that.

[@healingnaturegirl333]

I agree!!

[@michaeldavis5189]

Martin, many motor homes including our Georgetown Class A use the coach furnaces and ducting to circulate heat to the storage bays (especially the wet bay) to keep your water and waste lines from freezing. If you don't use your furnace NO Heat gets to the bays below. In addition we have heating pads on our Fresh water, Black and Gray tanks. You gave many great solutions to keep warm in the cold temps. One thing you might want to mention is to make sure you don't use too high an Amp draw electric heater on those electrical circuits. 15 and 20 amp are typically usually in most circuit design. But you can easily put too big a draw on a circuit when using these electrical heaters. I know because I had a LED lamp and a ceramic heater on the same outlet and I could smell electrical insulation starting to melt with that distinct odor. I turned off the lamp and the smell went away. Strange thing is the Circuit breaker never tripped. I must have been right at the edge of the wire rating. Wishing you safe travels during these difficult times. Mike and Mary Davis

[@RaptureMeSoon]

5Th Wheels are done the same way to keep the underbelly warm. And if your Ciruit breaker did not trip when overloaded, your circuit breaker likely needs replacing.

[@williamabernathy9893]

Resistive Overheating is the term, and it can -- and does -- occur well below any breaker's rated capacity. It is seen in boating, too. I have lived aboard for years, and I have seen dockside power pedestals melted from resistive overheating, yet the 30 amp breaker never tripped. I strongly recommend *not* using any electric space heater on the highest setting, at least not for extended periods. If you do, check the temperature of the plug often (you will be surprised how hot plugs can get). Also, check the temperature of your main shore power plug. If you add all the various electric draws, especially in cold weather, you risk resistive overheating at your main power pedestal, too.

[@k_harmony8430]

My family and I are so GRATEFUL to have found your channel...one of the best videos we have seen! It’s like having an awesome Dad/Uncle teaching us things we’ve never learned. Thank you soooo much! Many blessings to you and your loved ones on your adventures!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you so much Kristina. For you....you can just call me Uncle Martin. 😜

[@k_harmony8430]

@@RVstreet I just found this feature out 😝safe and happy adventures Uncle Martin😜HAPPY HOLIDAYS where ever you two special hearts are🙏🏼

[@RVstreet]

@@k_harmony8430 💗

[@TheSoilBar]

Love how you took us through Home Depot and showed everything and explained it so clearly! Great video.

[@benmiles1620]

Going to home Depot is rotten advise - it is part of the super pac that brought trump and magats - go to Lowe's - they aren't politicized but support humane organizations

[@stewartdunkley4108]

Great tips on RV life in cold weather! Please consider that residential outlets and RV outlets are quite different in construction. RV outlets typically use pinch point connections as opposed to screw terminals and they can overheat more easily. The use of electric heaters can place a very large demand on the wire circuitry so please use caution when using them and be careful to distribute the load to outlets on different circuits. I really enjoy your videos and maintenance ideas keep up the great work!!

[@Tsch6373]

I'm on fhu but for the reason you mention, I have a separate 120v outlet at the post that I use for high-amp appliances such as a space heater, vacuum cleaner, portable AC. I do have a radiant heater that draws 600 watts on its high setting and 300 on low. That is set on the floor near the sofa. It's not designed to heat a room, only objects or people/pets near it. Has a tip-over switch. Puts out a decent amount of heat on low.

[@larryjanson4011]

never even have a resistance heater in your life. they do a very poor job of making heat. and will burn you out. if it has not depleted your cash for electric power first. buy one/two of the oil heaters that look like a old steam radiator. but only ONE per circuit. as they can pop the breakers easily. those small propane heaters will kill you in hrs. in a closed up rv, building. kind of strange. you burn fuel, must keep a window open. that lets in cold air. that defeats everything.

[@robsan7847]

Thank God for circuit breakers.

[@vintagebikes4215]

I am a craftsman...motorcycle restoration...your solutions are all excellent...you are what I call a thinking craftsman.

[@KarlsLabReport]

That trick with the pipe insulation on the slides is really neat! Never used a RV with slides so I hadn’t ever thought of those issues.

[@brianvandy4002]

We use pool noodles for stuff like that. We also use pool noodles, split them lengthwise and put them on the bottom edge and corners of our slide walls. It keeps you from braining yourself when you have to do something under your slides.

[@jbzjourney]

We use pool noodles. It helps us to remember to pull them out since they are a bright color. They also help keep out bugs when it is that time of year in a buggy area.

[@marinigrey4913]

Yeah it's a great IDEA. I USE THE POOL Noodles.. I HAVE FOR YEARS...

[@pearreemason1179]

Also use pool noodles to insulate water hoses and other lines you want to keep off the ground.

[@RudyRingel]

I got those vent pillows last summer, and boy do they stop the heat/cold from coming in the coach...highly recommend them

[@dohiyiranch]

LOL--I have used chair cushions for years!

[@ronaldpigeon4713]

Do they have them for the bathroom skylight? That is where so much heat comes in the summer. Was going to change mine out for a smoke colored one thinking it may help. Why do rv manufacturers put them in, light?

[@billhill3526]

The propane furnace helps to keep your tanks from freezing. I used a combination of both electric and propane.

[@texasrotorrn]

I use them for the same reason. My tanks are and plumbing located in the underbelly stay warm from the warm air flow of the furnace.

[@popatop6657]

I use alot of electric heat However most campers need the propane heater running to prevent plumbing and compartments from freezing. I also prefer an electric blanket over me vs a heated pad under me because if you get hot it is easy to remove covers but if the heat is under you it takes longer to get away from.

[@Yenko1992]

This has to be the most informative and useful video on insulating your RV seriously really good video!

[@LauraDickenson]

Love the dumpster diving picture!

[@paulcurtis5496]

use your metallic tape and tape one joint of your "slider" blockers to make a hinge of sorts, would help avoid pushing that little piece too far in and having to pull the bigger piece to retrieve it. I'd also consider adding a hook and loop or magnetic fastened over-lap apron around the whole edge to really prevent dust/drafts from getting in.

[@christinaholligan8299]

Good idea.

[@bobblack3870]

Or over the small piece for sliders, glue a single wider piece, creating "wings" that stops it from being pushed too far. This allows the small piece to slide upwards. You will see at 6:54, the notch that prevents a hinge action.

[@davidjackman5773]

The ceramic heaters is a great idea....wish I had thought of it sooner. The heated mattress pad is the best invention since the shirt pocket; we have one in the RV and at home, because I am very cold natured. When not in use, we store our Class A Thor POS in a covered RV parking facility. When it gets cold enough to worry me about pipes freezing, I put drop lights in the wet bay and we turn the furnace on and open all the cabinet doors in the kitchen and bath. Yes, it uses propane, but propane is cheaper than having plumbing fixed that I can no longer do. This method has never failed us, even in the cold snap here in Canyon Lake, Texas back in FEB, where it got down into the low teens. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

[@crawford757]

I also use an oil filled radiant heater that plugs in.. Surprisingly efficient... your the best.... thanks

[@alvashoemaker8536]

VERY GOOD!!! 😷😷

[@froglobster]

Those units are great- we use them in our travel trailer and don’t have to hear the fan buzz when we’re sleeping.

[@montanawalsh8155]

This is absolutely the BEST video I have watched about insulating the RV. Filling all those vacant spaces with R19 is golden. Thank you very much. Your ideas are sensible and easy to apply.

[@jkpinpdx]

I only run our propane furnace in the morning to get it warmed up quickly, and then let the 3 floor heaters take it from there. We do have it automatically set to kick on if the interior drops below 60 degrees and it’s too cold for the electric heaters to maintain. 👍🏽

[@waltcooke9522]

Great ideas you presented. In sub-freezing weather and staying in a full hook up site, we use both a portable heater and the propane furnace. First to keep the basement from freezing and secondly to move warm air around in the living spaces for more even heating. If we only use the space heater, then we end up with cold dead spaces such as in the bathroom. When we are not worried about freezing the basement, we use a portable heater solely, but move the warm air around using small fans.

[@mmathis9860]

All I’m going to say is, I like you and first impressions mean everything. I watch a lot of RV DIY VIDEOS and I must say, you are the most in-depth. You don’t rush through and that’s very important. Thank you for your information and your time involved it takes to make and edit. Be Blessed and have many safe travels.

[@spudbudy]

Running the propane furnace allows heat not only into the trailer, basement but underneath the trailer to warm the water lines and sewer lines. Electric heaters are a great additional source of heat but you still need to heat the underbelly of the beast.

[@jorydunlap3335]

This is the purpose of him using utility lights and insulation since no heat in underbelly on his model

[@sjordan7085]

I lined all my inside cupboards with reflectics, keeps them warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

[@shiammi907]

Martin & Joanie, all your ideas are brilliant!! The part about insulating behind cabinetry, under the sink and bed, is pure genius!!! Love times infinity!!!! Just one more idea to share (you may have already and I missed it), is picking up a portable"soGen" power generator like a Jackery 1000 to run at the very least the little space heater, and/or perhaps the bed warmer, in case of a power outage----to get you thru a chilly night, for example.

[@RVstreet]

Not sure about a portable generator like a Jackery 1000. I don't know anything about that particular genny. If you have your battery bay set up right with multiple house batteries like we do you could just run the inverter and plug into one those outlets and plug in an electric heater. Then just recharge the batt's the next morning. Or like us, we could just run our regular on board generator. Or as a third choice get a Mr. Heater. Thanks so much for your kind words Shiammi. 💋

[@shiammi907]

@@RVstreet You're right

[@RVstreet]

@@shiammi907 👍💋

[@matrixxART]

11:44 "How do I know that?" I can tell you are staying sharp! Good video!

[@josephdebes3060]

Great video! But clarification: Most models of Mr Heater have an oxygen depletion sensor. If any Carbon Monoxide is sensed, the heater automatically shuts off. Seen several videos where people have set the up with external CO monitors in the RV for hours and the sensor was never tripped. The only time they “forced” it to trip was running it on high in an enclosed bathroom. Government regulations require the warning on the label, but you are generally safe even without venting any windows. Since you have a propane cooktop and oven, your camper should already have a CO alarm if it’s not combined with your smoke detector. Really learned quite a bit from your video -thanks

[@kimberlysmiley1998]

Thank you so much for sharing this information!! We all need backup ways to keep our rv's warm when electric is out/propane furnaces are down/boondocking etc.

[@TeeJayG]

By far, this is one of the best How To videos I’ve watched, and I’ve watched plenty! Thank you! And dumpster diving picture is hilarious!

[@rvvideoswiththomyt5263]

I am a big time winter camper............great info! You have out done me! I need to get to work................Thomyt

[@bobcasteel7811]

Add the silverback foam board under the floor to help and run the lower fan to help keep the bays warm. Bob

[@bobcasteel7811]

Where did you get the small dehumidifiers?

[@markschultz926]

You've reached a million viewers because you've helped people out there so much you are an asset to the community thank you Martin

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Mark so much. We do our best. 👍

[@computergardener]

Just outstanding. What a great way to protect the RV along with keeping it warm/cool.

[@msbelinda]

One of the best videos I have seen on KZbin regarding this subject. Thank you for taking the time to make it and for explaining it so clearly.

[@maehay4065]

I like all your wonderful suggestions for keeping warm in the winter and keeping your rig cooler in the summer 👍

[@rvhorizons2528]

You gave some great tips and I'm going to put some of those to work. Thank you and stay warm

[@Eddiepurple1]

Very informative video. Thanks for posting. A little help in staying warm while sleeping, is to put flannel sheets on your bed. It really does help in that department.

[@jerrygirdner2753]

Yes they sure do!! I use them on my bed at home! We also use an electric blanket, which we put on the mattress then put the flannel sheets on! If it's not very cold we don't have to use the electric blanket but it's so nice to get into a nice warm bed! We live in the mountains of East Tennessee, got a few inches of snow on the ground now! Thanks for the great ideas!! Stay safe and stay warm Semper Fi.

[@steveryan9444]

Flannel sheets is the most important for me. When you get in your warm instantly !!!

[@colemanarmstrong2709]

Awesome job showing and explaining the insulate, warm and protect!!!!!

[@royshuff]

Great idea for stuffing the slide seals with piping insulator and fill voids with fiberglass. "BZ" I will be stuffing this week. We normally just dress warm and use park electric but underway the wife is blasting the propane furnace and electric blankets,

[@DJ-oy8yw]

Great video !!! Thanks, saved this video so when I go full time I'll remember to do this, lots of people have 20- 30 min videos, don't worry about that, love your channel !!!!

[@RVstreet]

lots of people have 20- 30 min videos, don't worry about that,...... Thank you Duane for that. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoolieOoliee]

I freakin adore how excited you got about spooning right away! That was priceless!!! 💗

[@DavidLinn]

when i saw the thumbnail saying no one knows these tricks, i thought i was going to end up giving this video a thumbsdown for click bait. but it actually full of useful information i've never thought of before! so thank you!

[@ThatWhichISee]

Thanks for the tips. I've never come across this info before.

[@lissaestes7017]

Wow! This is the best video I have seen for keeping an RV and the people inside safe and comfortable in the cold weather. Happy trails!

[@RVstreet]

thx Lissa. 💋

[@nanasue3370]

Agreed ! Awesome ideas and very valuable info !! Ty so much for sharing your wisdom !

[@robertstoerzinger1531]

Love all your videos, great information. I love camping in the winter and staying warm is always a battle with your tips will make a big difference. By the way your dumpster diving pictures are the best , I cried I laughed so hard

[@michelleparks4582]

And thank YOU Martin for showing us all how to also Martinize our rvs!

[@laurijorgenson6683]

This was so informative. I have an 1995 RV and heading through some cold territory. At one point I thought, I only have 30 amp service for the ceramic heaters but I was thinking augmenting my furnace with them, not using them INSTEAD of the furnace. So smart. Now I just have to see how well it will heat the RV! Your videos are so good and that’s the reason why you’ve got the following. Well done!

[@rodneylacy]

Some of the best advice I have found on this topic. Thank you.

[@JonW6614]

Thanks Martin and Joanie for another incredible video!

[@chriscallaway6993]

Thank you, your heating / cooling fixed are really great.

[@gregostrozovich4643]

I admire the hard work that you and Joanie have done to bring some great ideas and solutions to the forefront of RV living. I especially like when you have an idea that I have also thought about and have a solution for. Thanks to you both for the hard work and commitment needed to make these videos! ❤

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Greg as always 🔧

[@dunigan4225]

Very informative, thank you for sharing. I love your dumpster diving. Congrats on all of your viewers.

[@joseconcepcion3159]

Thanks for keeping this clip active, it’s great to get a refresher course, Martin was awesome.

[@RVstreet]

I will keep the videos up for as long as possible♥️

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

Wow your brilliant. Loads of good information that a lot of wouldn't have even thought about. Thank you for taking the time to show us and help us

[@marilynthomas643]

Just found your channel and really learned a lot about insulation in a camper. We are “newbies” to the RV world. We have a 1990 Prowler with a slide. Will definitely be doing the pipe there and check some of our other places that could use the extra insulation. We haven’t really been winter camping but plan on it in the coming months. We brought our little electric fireplace from the house and have used it a few times just to get the chill out during our fall trips. Will definitely check out your other videos. Thank you so much for the helpful information.

[@RVstreet]

thx Marilyn. 👍

[@julesfalcone]

I've watched a lot of RV videos. This is the best, Super informative. This man is the real deal. I look forward to learning a lot more from him.

[@RVstreet]

thx Jules so much. 🙏

[@julesfalcone]

@@RVstreet Thank you and Happy New Year. I just got my RV Thanksgiving day. I live in it full time and love it. I just got 2 solar panels; next I'm getting an inverter. I'm learning more everyday. I'm going to buy the vent pillows through your Amazon store.

[@RVstreet]

@@julesfalcone Thank you so much for supporting us Jules 😜

[@flowersflowers5070]

Thank you for all the wonderful information on how to keep it warm and cool. You really have done a wonderful job in insulating every inch.

[@retrorvlover4698]

Hey these are great tips. Many I have not seen on other channels. Thanks for posting🙋🏻‍♀️🚍💗

[@silverdollar6548]

Martin.....you should be the engineer at the factory of these rigs. What an educational vid and I really need to thank you.....Thank you.

[@michaelmalisheske8841]

Great info, going to have to run to the hardware store and prepare myself for the rest of the winter. Never would have thought of adding plumbing insulation to the slides. Ive used my propane when I get up in the morning to warm up the bathroom/bedroom while I get ready for work (aprox 10mins to heat the camper to 70). Current temperatures in Albuquerque in the morning has been in the high 20’s in the morning. I haven’t insulated my front bay on my fifth wheel yet. I have one of those built in fire place space heaters and a additional space heater. I’m able to keep the camper at 70+ until through the day until I shut everything down for the night. Over the period of the night the front of the 5th wheel gets cold. Definitely need some of that blue board for the Bay Area

[@carolwhelan6901]

This is the first video of yours my husband and I have watched. You did a GREAT job! Keep it up and thank you for such valuable advice! 😊

[@RVstreet]

Thank you so much!

[@kimbarnes2681]

Martin, Thank you so much for showing us how you've insulated your RV, I'm trying to live full-time in my Rv but wake up with a head cold or headache every day. I've got to insulate my RV asap. I'm on my way to the store to get some of that R19 insulation today. I loved the Home Depot tour. This video is exactly what I was looking for. I liked and subscribed to your channel.

[@gratefulgal6416]

I don't even have an RV but I watched the whole show ! Very informative.👍

[@RVstreet]

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[@craftnvintagestyle501]

We're just getting ready to insulate our travel trailer. We plan to use the panels you showed, but hadn't thought about the R19. We'll look at doing that also. Thanks for all of your tips. We'll implement other suggestions too.

[@bluefamily3937]

How did it go? I will be doing the same to my travel trailer... looking to learn

[@Kim-hl8mf]

You made me cry because i really learned from you . Thank you. Sincerely , kim

[@Gents849]

I am one of those guys that like Reflectix. When staying in my Airstream Basecamp 20X in subzero temps every night in Jan/Feb at Breckenridge I put it in all my windows and, trust me, a warm cave is better than a cold window view! I also insulated all my pipes with the foam insulation and placed more Reflectix between the pipes and the outside walls. The only other area of concern was the dump pipes between the tanks (which were heated) and the release valves. I corrected this by wrapping the pipes with heat tape, then insulation and finally waterproof tape. The heat tape was plugged in to my external outlet. One night it actually got to -31F but I never was cold…..went through lots of propane but stayed warm!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you so much for your input and information. Sharing your experience and knowledge helps the RV community. It sure sounds like you have everything under control. Stay toasty my friend.

[@leeannglazier8349]

I love your videos. They are always so informative

[@ronriegel4747]

Other great video. Martin Loved it. Going to Athens Texas in January for two months I am and I am watching the weather there looks a little chilly I’m from Florida not used to that weather so this video really help me

[@uradragon]

Just bought a 5th wheel and I learned a lot from your video. Faved it to watch it again. Happy Trails. May you be happy and warm through the winter.

[@RVstreet]

Thank you 👍 If you're interested, here's a link to my PLAYLIST page that has all my videos in different categories. These videos will help you with all types of maintenance and upgrade projects that you'll probably also like: kzbin.infoplaylists

[@jenniferlynch8389]

I'm warm and toasty just watching what you're doing, and this is November and California.. thanks for sharing

[@amyshaw444]

Wow thank you so much...this was loaded with information

[@barbbrandon4634]

Great information. Thank you for all the time you put into sharing your ideas. Growing up in the midwest we'd leave the faucet trickling during bitter cold temps. Regarding condensation, typically it forms on glass due to lack of air circulation. Rather than cracking a window, a small fan would work better than closing off the front windows with curtains. It would also prevent frost from forming on the inside glass as it does when bitter cold. Another idea is to purchase plex sheets, add small blocks around the outside and adhere to interior glass. This will form a double pane effect and trap the cold air while allowing light into the cabin versus the reflective products. They can also be applied to the exterior. As for the electric heaters, here in Nevada I have two in my apartments. They look like mini fireplaces 24"H x 24" W...I never turned on the furnace last year. Even with full electric, my highest bill was $52.

[@MYAFCCA]

I hope RV Manufacturers are paying attention. They need to build them energy efficient

[@coho1950]

Your communication style is really easy on the ears and my brain. Very well done thank you

[@seananderson1927]

Thanks for caring and teaching.

[@mksmilen55]

Awesome information, I’m getting all my info gathered so I can begin my full time life of rving. I wanted to be a four season rv lifer and this certainly is great on the job training as I call it thank you so much for sharing in such detail!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Mk for commenting. I'll bet you're excited to start your new life FTing. Take your time getting ready and do it right before your leave. Cover all the important bases for sure. You'll save yourself a ton of grief and money later on. If you haven't watched this already, I put together a special Playlist Series for new people just like you getting started . You might want to check them out here. 😜 kzbin.info/aero/PLkQXtMp9xodR-PDUkTg936iZAeMuOqwnj

[@aplayfulcat]

Living in Indiana .. great idea … I’m not living in the 5th wheel .. but it does have a 10’ slide and we are working on it but it’s still cold with furbabies running .. this is going to help us tremendously .. Thanks so much

[@staciagrant4786]

New Subscriber, this is one of the most informative RV channels I come across. Thank you!

[@scottconnell8167]

Martin if it gets real cold be run our propane heater because it Heats that underneath storage

[@playinatlife5778]

I can confirm that. I live in a warm climate so my coach isn't winterized. I was in Colorado with temps down to 12 degrees over 3 days. I packed the underneath bays with towels and blankets and kept the coach propane heat on. That was enough to keep the water lines and tanks from freezing. Many of our neighbors weren't so lucky!

[@imnotarobot3600]

If you put a small electric heater in your lower area, it does the same thing. Farm and fleet sells a thermaticlly controlled outlet that turns on at 35, and off at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. It only cost 15 dollars.

[@dovergerald1579]

@@imnotarobot3600 def a good ideal. I got a 250 watt heater on clearance at Wal-Mart for $10. I leave it on coach just in case freezing weather comes and I can turn it on in the wetbay.

[@deepsky124]

I run propane on my fifth wheel when it’s cold with chance of freezing because it heats the pipes in the floor of my four season. If furnace runs pipes don’t freeze

[@chasethecat3839]

I put hay bales in plastic contractor bags around mine in the worst of winter and it helped tremendously

[@kimberlyn7778]

What about mice?

[@RVstreet]

Thank you for your input and sharing with the RV community.

[@nelsondube295]

Thank you very much for your help and to demystify all the RV interviews ❤

[@justuschmiii3173]

What a great attitude and cool personality thanks

[@dwyman1972]

Very good tips. The foam (blue) board is great. The fiberglass R19 is only good in a cavity, either 3 1/2 or 5 1/2 thick, when it is compressed it's almost useless. The RV industry could use a good spray foam as insulation, but won't spend the extra money. Keep up the good work.

[@RVstreet]

Ya, I didn't mention it in the video but I DID NOT compress that insulation in those larger cavities. To insulate properly you need some air space and that's what I did. But what I did put in there made a HUGE difference. thx David.

[@LiveLifeLove63]

You got there because we Love the information that you are sharing! God Bless and Safe travels 👍🏾

[@RVstreet]

🙏 💗🙏 💗🙏 💗

[@aubreygrove2455]

Thank you sir for taking the time. Very helpful.

[@jeanierides2232]

The one thing that is awesome for sure is, Those foam boards add NO weight to your coach We believe in “Light is Right” less weight is good great job

[@RVstreet]

So true! Thanks Jeanie. 🔧💗

[@cynthiadragonefox5567]

Amazing! I watched one video and learned so much !

[@user-zd1oh4ji2f]

Thank you, Our Own Bob Vila of RVing!! 😃👍🙏 Thanks for such detailed advice and for sharing ALL of your wisdom with us all! Much appreciated!! 👏🙏

[@RVstreet]

LOL, Bob Vila of RVing. That made me laugh.👍

[@robertroth287]

Thank you for another informative and useful video. I look forward to them and never fail to learn, which is my goal in watching. The length of the video, which others have commented on, is immaterial to me as long as my knowledge has increased. I leave the 10-20 minute videos to others when the only purpose it serves is to blow thru a topic so quickly that I cannot do it myself. I appreciate your effort to educate others.

[@RVstreet]

Thanks for those words of encouragement Robert. So just in case others read your comment and my reply here.... Sometimes I do worry about a video being to long but if I don't cover what needs to be covered then I leave a lot of folks hanging with a partial message. So for example, if I took a video that covers one subject (like the one you just wached) and it's on the long side and broke it up into say into 2 parts, then when part 2 comes out a lot of folks didn't watch part 1. And won't take the time to find Part 1. Therefore they only got half the info. However, I do try hard to keep my vid's as tight as possible, to make them as short as possible but at the same time cover what needs to be covered. So again thank you again for recognizing that I'm not one that just "blows through a video".

[@moniquerossmccoy1314]

Congratulations on your 1 million views! 🥂🍾 Thank You for such a great video!!!!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you so much!!

[@nighthawk8764]

I've used the reflector lamp method to keep the water lines in my house downstairs bathroom from freezing. The builder did not put insulation in that wall. Works great. Have since insulated the wall and all is well.

[@lisanelson2044]

Reflector lamp method?

[@gereshomeE]

Well done! I ABSOLUTELY agree with you on this! ☺

[@waynec3121]

Thank you Martin I totally enjoy your videos. Very good information .

[@tomcurry556]

We stayed in -20 in our coach. We used three 1500 watt ceramic heaters set on low!

[@12pawsinn]

That's cute... I just did -64c

[@pamela6050]

I use the coach's central propane heater at night exclusively to keep the bay / plumbing from freezing because that heater keeps the bay warm. But during day I use space heaters to supplement

[@TheSuperChannel]

Just got my first RV, a 1996 Coachman Mirada 300q and I love your channel and your shares and your awesome smurffy attitude , thanks!

[@MrHVAC503]

Love watching your videos Martin. You’re great at giving us useful information in a clear and organized manner

[@RVstreet]

Glad you like them!👍

[@christyb7590]

This was awesome! Thank you!!!

[@truebalsamhogs]

As always, well done and thank you.

[@VanLoweLawnCare]

Commenting about using furnace in full hookup site. I was doing that (only had my camper a little over a year now), but I told my fiancé last time we went camping and it was cold at night that we needed a space heater because we were using so much propane. I was also not running the furnace until we got ready for bed, so that was making it work harder and using more propane. Definitely learned something.

[@rubyokosi8377]

You are awesome Sir. You covered all the bases. Great tips! 💯