Winter Camping is Horrible…Until You Learn This!

[@todayissomeday]

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[@larryclark5355]

You did mention skirting wrap, there is a product called air skirts. These are air bags designed with your rv in mind, they fit under your rig no matter what the under slope in like, you just adjust the amount of air in each bag.

[@shawncastillo210]

For your closet doors, glue some primed beadboard onto the door frames & paint. Cheap & pretty re-do!

[@tracymeskel2839]

I always cook a large leftover meal the day before travel day. Cause I hate to cook on long travel days. Thank you for getting us on the road. 4 years now, and very happy.

[@todayissomeday]

Yes, prepped food is a lifesaver on the road! And thanks for watching!

[@raystanton238]

Here's another idea to stay warm. An electric blanket is ok but it looses at lot of heat because its on top of you. An electric heated mattress pad with individual temp controls does a much better job and after you put it on the mattress you don't have to deal with folding it, etc. We have one in the sticks and bricks and in the 5th wheel. Lots of choices on Amazon.

[@jayner3981]

Love our electric mattress pad. We camp all yr round -24c, now that's winter camping

[@sherriecapp3234]

I will never be without my heated mattress pad. Heavenly!

[@ejs6010]

Checklists are always a great way to not forget anything! Your cold weather tips are helpful. Safe travels.

[@RichardOvermann]

There is nothing more valuable to most people than to encounter and cultivate good friendships! Praying for you guys! Rick.

[@Horatio1886build]

Yes! I’m starting to get more drawn into your channel. Stay healthy stay young. See ya all out there.

[@grumpyshorts1056]

buy a small mural of a mountain scene to replace the mirror.

[@donwilliams6879]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! Safe travels to all!

[@LuvSubbin]

Great video! We're from Vermont and have camped in the teens. Your cold weather camping advice is spot on. We're an Army family but wow - Navy played great. And their VF-103 Jolly Roger uniforms were totally better...

[@drguyor]

My favorite part of this year's Army-Navy game was hearing Navy sing second. BEAT ARMY!

[@Jumpingoffthecliff]

We spent time in NW New Mexico and SW Colorado during a couple years of our full time life in December. It was fantastic, almost nobody else around!

[@ceimo856]

In the cold climate with our 5th wheel, we have 3 propane tanks. We run 2 down and head out to top them off when we switch to #3. Always call ahead to make propane is available. Just left Shenanigans in Branson after a week stay. Beautiful there! Enjoy and safe travels👍

[@usmcshepherdE9]

This 25yr retired USMC Vet hopes to be joining you all in a couple years once our last chicks are out of the nest….love the fact that you connect with each other and have a group to socialize with. That’s awesome….where are you heading next?

[@todayissomeday]

Community is important to so many. We welcome everyone. We are going to head West this year. We have not been up the West coast and are looking forward to it.

[@jojoinrancho320]

Glad to see you back in Ruby!

[@melendyladyboykin2482]

We also find ourself going north during winter for some reasons. Probably because the contracts pay a little more. lol. Anyways, an electric heated mattress pad with individual temp controls is amazing. We also find keeping reflectix on windows year long helps with not on cold during winter but helps with keeping cool during the summer. You would be surprised. I now have the philosophy: If I want to see nature, I go outside. My windows are staying reflectixed up.

[@Itsaboutthejouney]

I would have replaced the mirror with a photo from my travels. You could have had it printed on canvas. Would have been really cool. 😊

[@johnthorpe6333]

Stacy my wife agrees with you.

[@stevecuthbert8856]

Ooopsie! lol. You don't need to go North to get cold weather. We have had 28 degrees for nearly a week last week in Wilmington, NC. 75 today and in a few days we'll be back to low 30's. I didn't signup for this. Well I guess I did but at least it's not Western NYS where we used to live. No shoveling snow here.

[@63GBPackerfan]

You guys were in our neck of the woods when you stayed in Muskogee. Our home base is in Broken Arrow, but we’re currently in our Bus in Northern California.

[@aljones9114]

Great video. Hope yall have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks, same to you!

[@MMOverlandAdventures]

We are in Wyoming for the 3rd winter in a row. - 22 F last year.

[@donwilliams6879]

I did a 500 mile drive from Florence VA to New Port Richey Florida last Thursday. This Thursday I'm going to AZ for the winter. I'm scheduling my driving to less than 200 miles a day. No night time driving. I'm too old. LoL Enjoy the cold! Safe travels to all.

[@todayissomeday]

Safe travels to you too! Arizona is a good choice!

[@donwilliams6879]

​If you're in the Quartzite AZ area in January you should check out the RTR. It's a great time for all levels of nomads.

[@markzzsmith]

We y'all medics in the Navy? Put tape across the glass in a # pattern and throw a heavy brick(s) from far away if you MUST break the glass. Best - find a large dumpster at a truck stop or another place and gentle put the whole mirror, in one piece, in there. (Fluorescent lights explode (without fire) when broken so we put them diagonally in a business dumpster.) / Winter tips 12:02

[@theteagues6792]

Hi folks! Thanks for the videos & cold weather RV hints. To return the favor, a winter hint for you two regarding the water hydrant. You probably already know this, but just in case; freeze-proof hydrants can themselves freeze. As you know, the valve for the hydrant, with its drain port, is located well below the frost / freeze depth. A rod that is inside the riser pipe operates it when the handle is manipulated. However, in order for the valve, riser pipe & control lever to drain and not freeze, air must be let in to the top of the hydrant to allow the water to escape out the drain port. In addition to the hose, I suggest you also disconnect & bring in your pressure regulator & header assembly. Doing so will keep your regulator from being damaged AND prevent freeze damage to the hydrant itself. If the hydrant is properly draining after each use, you should hear a gurgling sound as air fills the riser & water is allowed to escape when you push the lever down (turn off). In addition, there will be a slight delay before water comes out the faucet when the lever is pulled up (turned on) as the water first refills the pipe riser. Anyhow, enough of my blathering. Safe travels, thanks again & Merry Christmas. God bless, Dennis

[@rickrichardson5329]

It's amazing how easy the mirror broke with you backing I to it and a work out to break it with a hammer. Great info on staying warm.

[@nicolem8599]

Love seeing the crew! Hope you all had a wonderful time. ❤

[@gregmeyer2897]

We drove the 1600 mile from Manasota key to Elkhart Indiana 78 to 29 in temperature. 😊

[@libbyolson]

I agree about mirrors! Thankfully our bedroom mirrors are smaller than yours. Plus my husband is on the mirror side. I'd replace it with nice wood. I'm definitely not a cold weather camper...especially since I didn't bring my parka! Last April in southern Alberta it was COLD in the provincial park we were staying at so I wore 4 layers & long johns. We'll be going into cold weather as we have to be back in Canada April 1 and in order to do that we either go from Yuma to the Dakotas or up California, Oregon & Washington. It'll be the latter as temperatures shouldn't be too bad in February/March. Brrr! We are in the desert and it does get cold at night, and it isn't relative cold, it is downright cold! It got down to 1C!

[@debvigneau1084]

That was a great idea about the bed Thanks

[@walterrafolski5662]

Great advice for cold weather camping!

[@dianasellars6114]

Not sure about heading to cold weather but looks like you guys had soooo much fun. See you all in April, hopefully a little warmer

[@PedroPerex]

Time to start watching the carbs 🤣 Especially me 😳 Merry Christmas!

[@TracyHunt-h2l]

Welcome to the true secret of great sleep. Hubby and I have been sleeping on 2 twins pretending to be a king for more than a decade and we’ll never go back! Can’t wait to hear what you both think about it.

[@carychiasson9834]

Wonderful video and great idea for your bed in the RV. What type of music do elves like best? Wrap.

[@Shopsktkolsc]

The mirror part was freaking hilarious. Thank you. Another great video

[@ronaldbirdsall5158]

Awesome information, as always, safe travels, and merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year

[@todayissomeday]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Heading out, huh ?? Maybe going up to see the crazy drone activity ... Whether it's backpacking or car camping incl. RV travel ,, I agree , lists are a must ,, nothing more aggravating than getting a couple of miles away and have something needed in the trip left behind enter your thoughts , and have to turn back or stop along the way and buy again .. ... Surprised the mirror was not require to be tempered .. I think that would have been a good time to replace the mirror glass with a finish wood panel in the frame ..

[@Glendatheagoodwitch]

I’m from near Dodge City, Kansas. There’s a campground near the Casino. 👍👍

[@brianlykins6663]

For once, I agree with Phil 100%, about the bed. We are the same, my wife likes a cotton ball, I prefer pool table firm. Nice video, good tips on operating in cold weather. God bless y'all and stay safe out on the road. Merry Christmas to y'all.

[@kenmartin1919]

Those mirrors are HEAVY in my Tiffin Allegro bus. Mine our now stained wood panels.

[@Glendatheagoodwitch]

We have a beautiful lake/ reservoir called Wilson State Park. It’s the clearest lake in Kansas. True a mirror isn’t the greatest thing to sleep by. 😂😂

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Since you don't care for the mirror, I would have used that space for a display of family photos that wouldn't be on display if shown in the living room, and when resting in the bedroom area it would help you think good thoughts.. Thanks for sharing.

[@Augiebracerofam]

Nice adventures "why is everyone going in the opposite direction". I thought the pop was Phil's back or other joints the way he ran away. Glad he is OK and hope the seven year story doesn't apply to mirrors broken by butt. Great reminders for cold weather travels. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Christmas season.

[@kenmcclow8963]

I’m leaving tomorrow once the pass is cleared and heading east and south to Chicago, then I’m going full south. I’m leaving my water heater running the entire time it’s below freezing. I have a rechargeable hot water bottle and a heated blanket and two dogs, so I may be too warm. I have put up an insulated blackout curtain across the back of the cab (class C). The newer version of my rig that they sell in Canada has better insulation and double pane windows, which would be on my wish list

[@theguccipilot]

Squids, congrats on the win on Oklahoma! -Zoomie

[@todayissomeday]

I was shocked for sure!

[@CeasarSseruyange]

Hm

[@charleighconaway9437]

We have been watching you guys for what seems like forever 2018 ish we are heading out in the middle Jan (as long as the camper is done) so nervous and excited. Thank you for all the tips and videos❤❤

[@todayissomeday]

Fingers crossed!!

[@darlenelamountain2831]

In every camper we owned the doors had mirrors. The last one I put peel and stick wallpaper like barnboards and made a fake barn door out of it....

[@corinnahulse3547]

Sounds like a lot of fun.

[@tippybird]

I put wallpaper that looked like stained glass. Hard job but looked nice

[@shanthini325]

Great share friend. Good advice for cold weather camping ❤

[@buzzward812]

Select comfort air mattress. One in my house and one in each of my two campers.

[@toddramsay977]

We dunk peanut butter sandwiches in our chili. I live Louisville, KY, from here to Cincinnati they put spaghetti in their chili. I lived in KS for quite sometime, so my wife makes SW style chili with 5 types of beans and green peppers. How do you like chili?

[@kylengriffin5285]

My wife and I are one of the weird ones; we prefer to stay in colder climates most of the year, only going down to Florida and NC in Feb/March and then back out west for the rest of the year. It's fun, and it definitely keeps enough propane. Some places will not fill up with propane if it's under 28 degrees. So far in Eastern Colorado, we've had about 40" of snow this season with one massive 35.5" snow bomb on us, which was terrific. People think we are nuts since we are over 50, and both grew up in warmer climates. But personally being in Florida for 30 years and Georgia 18 years, I'm done with it being hot all the time.

[@LifeIsTripping]

Great video! 2 mattresses is a game changer for sleep! NEW Subscriber! 😊

[@todayissomeday]

Welcome!!

[@dfg_2]

I think we have stayed in that exact spot at Lady Bird. #59? Very nice park, golf course and close to town. Wife and I did the split mattresses at home a few years ago. A must, between the different firmness and waking each other up all night we had to do something. She made us separate quilts too so now we both sleep a lot better. Plan to do the same when we go "a lot of the time" after she retires in a year and half. Funny side note. We got the beds that sense if you are snoring and raise your head. Her side was sensing me snoring and she would wake up sitting straight up! lol

[@todayissomeday]

Now that is funny! Hopefully, the next year and a half flies by!

[@WILDEBILL308]

I recommend you get a Extend a stay propane adapter so you can use a external propane tank and you don't need to move the RV to refill the propane. You need to come to a AIM rally.

[@Corman911]

Love seeing those faces. Bummed we missed it. Go Navy!

[@marshaadams5501]

Which Oklahoma casino were you at with the hook ups in the back?

[@todayissomeday]

The Muskogee Casino.

[@lorijennings8628]

We road tripped through oklahoma, new mexico, missouri and Arizona to California the weekend following Thanksgiving to move my son to California for school it was a road not rv but stopped at hotels. . Wmhubby and we're in branson nov 15 -20 .you just missed us

[@RVwithRV]

Phil O Phil, you all got us this year in the Army Navy game. We hope you and Stacy are doing well. Where is that great photo we all took together at RV Unplugged?

[@todayissomeday]

Somewhere in the cloud. I am still using the cold and hot device for my back!!!

[@RVwithRV]

@@todayissomeday yeah that “cloud” I am sure is HUGE for you guys. I’m glad you are using that awesome device. Hope it provides a little relief for you both. Are you all attending the Tampa Super show? We will be staying at TTO that week and hopefully we will see you alls smiling faces! Go Army, Beat Navy (in 2025) 😂

[@neilevenden3481]

We have multiple Provincial Parks just within an hours drive of our house (Muskoka ON, CAN) where you can do some REAL winter Camping. A little over a week ago, one of the towns just south of use got 5 FEET (Yes, Feet of snow). We only got 2. This weekend the temperature is going down to -17C which is almost 0F. I drove into one of the parks last week and there were several trailers there. Enjoy your Winter Camping! Unfortunately, our trailer is not suited for winter camping and is deeply buried in the storage facility. So no camping for us until May.

[@todayissomeday]

Thats quite a bit of snow! I hope you're staying warm!

[@arbonneladyTN]

Great game!!! GO NAVY!! Navy 31 - Army 13 Love from some of the “Crew”

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Do you have a way to see what the temps are in the bay? Izzy said in a past video that their temperature was set at 70 in the motorhome but it was 43 in the bay. If you turn it down more than that or turn off your furnace it could get to freezing or below freezing

[@stevenanderson5272]

Phil's the only man alive that sAys please baby dont back that a up 😂😂😂😂😂

[@NavyAviationVeteranRVer]

We've been using sleep number beds.

[@dewaynepotts7081]

Wish I knew you two were in Muskogee. I'm about 20 minutes from there but will be headed to Galveston after Christmas. Would of love to meet you two.. im a full timer RV, Marine Veteran.

[@todayissomeday]

Hand Salute!

[@Dukemeistro]

Two questions: do you use your plumbing in the Winter? Do you have basement heat or heat wrapped plumbing?

[@heartslessons6243]

Buy the flexible mirror

[@yatesdoan6197]

You need to go to Davis Candy Company 110 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616 They are a local multi generation business. Great candy! Phil will be HAPPY! 😃

[@mariorivera534]

I have a question about your Class A. My wife and I are considering going back to RVing. We have owned two RVs. A toy hauler and a Class A gas Motor home. We moved to Aurora CO, in 2019 and thought we needed to sell the motor home and buy a house. Big mistake. We liked the motor home, but I hated the gas motor. So my question for you is, have you had any issues with getting work done on your diesel pusher. We have heard that finding a mechanic that will work on a diesel pusher because of access to the engine difficult. I did enjoy your Navy vs Army game video, I am a retired Marine.

[@Saintly2]

The Freezing Cold? You heading back to Canada then, eh? ;)

[@donwilliams6879]

Phil, are those regulation whiskers??? Great suggestions but keep in mind that if you are going to be gone for a relatively short time it's better to keep the heat up than to bring the temperature back up when you get home. Enjoy your trip.

[@todayissomeday]

They are indeed, although not very regulation-looking! haha Thanks for the tip.

[@southerngirlyall6497]

Did the casino charge for your electric?

[@jjjohny_a5965]

its not the liven it whats under the coach all the pipes grey and black tank pipe rap 12v wrap heaters tape can be your best freind to how you park the rv to the wind and back up gear

[@timolson7005]

the glass comment made me laugh out loud... there is a country song.. "i dont look good naked any more" one mirror in the bathroom is lots.

[@todayissomeday]

😂😂😂

[@pamiejo7778]

Why not put a Herringbone wood design or something you can glue on instead of a mirror

[@jeffmill6683]

There's a old saying ' Go south youg man go south. '

[@athomewithjenny]

Why don't you just flip both of them around so they match and you don't have the mirrors anymore? You could sand it and put wallpaper on the inside to protect your clothes?

[@garywalton5135]

I’m in Ozark just north of Branson! Where can we meet up with y’all??

[@Roy-WatkinsGunslinger]

Stacy, I'm going to ask anyways what is wrong with having mirrors in the bedroom

[@lynettebaumgartner6201]

Go Broncos!!

[@10aemery]

Cover it with fabric, no more mirror,will add some Flair to your room

[@staceysepulveda1838]

I hope your new mirror is shatterproof. 😮

[@davidjackman5773]

Nobody in their right mind goes north in winter. That's all I got to say about that.

[@everettwilliams956]

Interested in the one in April. Is there any info available yet?

[@todayissomeday]

The April one is exclusively for our Someday Crew. You can join here: todayissomeday.net/jointhecrew We would love to meet you.

[@mikenowak2360]

Need a broncos win today Phil!!!!!

[@todayissomeday]

Whoop, whoop!!

[@tanya334]

🤣🤣 Hence, the name "Skunk Weed" 😂😂😂

[@cindiwebber4556]

Which casino did you stay at with the full hookups?

[@todayissomeday]

We stayed at one that was free and had electric only at the Muskogee Casino. We stayed at another after we left, the Choctow Casino in Durant, OK that had full hook ups but you had to pay as it was a regular campground.

[@pamiejo7778]

Why not put a design or herringbone design instead of glass

[@todayissomeday]

The mirror makes the space seem bigger.

[@markzzsmith]

Have y'all opened the areas where there are water pipes and wrapped/foamed insulation around them or is it 100% (everywhere) wrapped at the factory?

[@todayissomeday]

Most RVs are not built for winter camping so they are not wrapped from the factory. There are RV models available that are rated for freezing temps with better insulation but not many.

[@arthurcutting9227]

If you're not in the snow you're not winter camping. Poor RV antifreeze down the toilet and drain after you flush the tank and close the valves. Helps keep the valves free. Install an extended a stay on your propane tank and run on a bbq 20lb bottle so you don't have to move the RV to fill up the main tank. Put a small heater in the wet bay to keep the area warm and store the sewer hose there. If you leave it out it won't fold up when it's frozen. This is the most important thing, don't let the black tank or black water freeze, just trust me 😮

[@toddjones1403]

Broncos are winning! Go BO…Nix!

[@kitesquid]

We just left Rapid City South Dakota. We were there for two months. Now spending a month in Denver Colorado.!!!!!!!! BTW, our 2021 Newmar came with a sleep number matrtress e, so both sides are perfect for both of us. Go NAVY!!!! Love you both!

[@cherylbrown4123]

I love your videos. How do I join your someday crew?

[@todayissomeday]

Hey Chery! We would love for you to join the crew! We are prepping for our next big event. Its always a blast. You can find more details here: bit.ly/TISCrew

[@donnajodaniel4249]

Have you heard of cheap heat??? Awesome electric heat put onto your propane furnace and works just like propane but way cheaper. We’ve had ours a year. Works great and we’ve never froze or had to spend a ton of money on propane!! Done higher end rigs actually come with the cheap heat already installed!

[@pianogal853]

I can't find that by that name - is there a proper name or manufacturer?

[@donnajodaniel4249]

@@pianogal853 that is the proper name. You can Google it and it comes right up also u-tube has videos on it from the manufacturer. It’s called “Cheap Heat”

[@damselflymoldavite8145]

oh man, I live 35 minutes drive from Fredericksburg TX

[@mikejernigan3215]

I have a question for the mattress, can i get a lift foundation for my Rv? does RvMattress sell those. I have to sleep with head elevated?

[@stevendunsford4568]

Why ... why go where its cold ... I'm chasing 70 degrees ...

[@Glendatheagoodwitch]

Go Elway 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@barrya5191]

Do you folks have a TOAD? Or just drive 2 vehicles when on the move?

[@todayissomeday]

We flat tow a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk behind Ruby.