Winter RV Camping: Simple Tips for the Weekend Trip!

[@joelcrow]

NOOOOO don't go Kaleb!! You're a solid half of what makes KYD so fun!! Take online classes and keep on being our favorite little genious goofy kid!!!🤗❤️😅👍

[@KeepYourDaydream]

True. I hope he records from College and then he can still be edited into the episodes.

[@zedhead2864]

Living in N. Minnesota for 55 years. There is ONE RULE for winter driving. TIRES, TIRES, TIRES!!! Don't even attempt towing in winter conditions with marginal tires!!!!

[@kathyerikson637]

my winter driving rule is drive south

[@tomgodheart4557]

@@kathyerikson637 better way and life 4 sure

[@XLC-zd8dn]

100%! Grew up a few hours north of you in Winnipeg. Tires! The most important. It was funny to hear Mark talk about a snow brush and Ice scrapper. I think mine stays in the truck 9 months out of the year. Live in Alberta now. And I have been camping in the mountains in early June and have had to clear snow. 😮

[@shiftfocus1]

@@XLC-zd8dn I also live in Alberta, and the snow brushes never leave the vehicles. Taking them out is just asking for trouble. Same with the block heater cord, and the booster cables/booster pack!

[@maxbarko8717]

Confirmation from Alberta 🇨🇦

[@rhondalyn100]

Nope. Nada. Never. No cold camping for me. One and done. With you all the way.

[@bryaninnc5511]

Mark, I think this is the most entertaining and realistic video on winter camping that I've seen. Cold temps are fine, but it's a whole new ballgame when you add snow and ice. And, Trish, I agree, mentioning a dish dad cooks well will most definitely get him to cook it for you 🙂

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I really wish I would have mentioned that Ice is the real danger! Hard to tell sometimes though. Texas is pretty much an ice stating rink right now.

[@bryaninnc5511]

@@KeepYourDaydream Your commentary and footage said it all for me 😂 The drive through the pass, cracked fresh tank, . . . I love winter…when I’m sitting in front of my fireplace. Drive safely.

[@geraldineevensen7267]

You are about the only one who gives clues about camping knowledge. And its helpful

[@gstanley75]

Here’s a hint from my dad to did 36 years in the US military. He it his winter location device. Wire a snow shovel to the front of your car, then drive south until somebody asks you what the hell that is wired to the front of your car. When you get that question you know you have gone far enough south that it is probably safe to stay and avoid the snow from winter camping. See you in Florida :-)

[@21psd]

Oh man, I'm with you on "never doing that again". We did a winter trip to Santa Fe, NM for Christmas a few years ago when one of those "polar vortex" storms came down from the north the day before leaving there. It snowed 8" and dipped into the single digits the night before we checked out. I ended up with the poop-sickle sewer hose, frozen water hose, and realizing that all of the snow and ice that had accumulated on top of our slide-out toppers wouldn't let me close the slides until I first climbed on the roof and pushed it off all 3 slides using a newly broken broom. I had to crawl on my hands and knees to keep from falling off the roof! That's when I said it, never going in the snowy winter again! lol

[@baitguru9197]

Looks like you need some 12 volt heating pads attached to the bottom of your black and gray tanks to keep them from freezing ( only need to keep the tank a 36 or 37 degrees to keep freezing), and you can use Double Reflective Insulation, in conjunction with durable metal duct tape to wrap your black and gray tanks ( covering over the 12 volt tank heating pads) so you will have a more "electric approach" from keeping your RV from freezing, and rely less on your propane when you are plugged in. This is what my little motorhome has, and it works well.

[@chilidog73]

It really is amazing how much you guys have grown over the last few years. From RV newbies to RV pros and great cinematographers to boot!

[@goinsomewheretogether]

Sixty plus years of living, schooling, driving, and working in Michigan. Florida is the place to be from October to May!

[@VegasGuy1975]

Marc at 21:23 you discuss the fresh water tank leak. You may already know this but temperature swings in conjunction with big elevation swings will cause a tank to siphon all its water out through the overflow valve. Might try looking to confirm if the tank valve is truly broken before discounting the mention above.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I hope you're right. We leave next week and we'll find out.

[@VegasGuy1975]

@@KeepYourDaydream I sure would like to be right on this one too. We both know what fun it is if I’m not.

[@josephdonnaway5755]

Coincidentally, we were on our Winter Tour in our FC 28 and hit that same snowstorm in Flagstaff. We fell in behind snowplows on I 17 and drove slow and steady through the snow to rain in Camp Verde. 30 days of freezing nights, lowest 17 deg F, and always comfortable in our Airstream. 24 nights of dry camping in remote Nat’l Monuments and State Parks. No crowds! We’ll certainly travel in winter again.

[@tfc850]

You convinced me to never go winter camping 😂

[@Live2dayWanderland]

We LOVE winter camping, its great if you are prepared, no bugs, less people, easier to get into places

[@garryhammond3117]

Great instructional video guys! As I told my son... Yes, "some vehicles" have "four wheel "drive", but just remember that 'ALL' vehicles already have four wheel stopping. So, don't think your 4WD vehicle can stop any faster than any other vehicle on the road. He looked at me and replied... "Uh. I never thought of that..." 😀 Not invinceable. - Cheers!

[@melissaweyrick5311]

I'm a Colorado Native, I have done my time with Winter. While Pretty, right now it is one degree and real feel -10. My Arthritis in the knee's are killing me. Time for chasing 70 and the Warmzzzzz that comes with it. 😉

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I'm there with you now! Took some time, but it broke me. Florida bound.

[@melissaweyrick5311]

@@KeepYourDaydream Plus being in FL will give you on hands time with the Bungalow to get it finished - possibly sooner than you think.

[@larryhammond7333]

6 degrees in CO vs. 86 degrees in Fl Keys … Marc it’s a no brainer. Jack Frost bites hard !

[@linmurray436]

Skiing is fantastic and fun but that's what Lodges are for!!!

[@Theonebear]

I m from northern Michigan and drive all around the north, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York pulling a 38 ft reflection rv and I love winter camping. There are so many things you did wrong with winter driving like learn to drive in the snow and ice not just slow down. You need to carry sand and salt clean your windows and head lights and tail lights And most importantly know when to keep your foot off the brakes. Take a winter driving course.

[@josephpattison6913]

A real shovel is a must. Plus bags of sand in the bed of the truck. You can spread sand for traction under your tires. Especially in the Rockies….

[@theathjr]

Dads Yummy Eggs. Love it. I remember my Dad making the best sunny side up eggs ever. I was 22 years old when I finally found out his secret trick. Love this channel

[@bryanthornton6787]

Having propane is good, but having the power to run the furnace too is even gooder! Mother Nature took me to school during the great Texas freeze out back in 2021.

[@adriannurse1502]

We are definitely never going winter camping again! Lol!!! 😂😂😂 We have a couple of times though. Like you we put water in our fresh tank. Never more than half. We have a class A diesel pusher. We have hydronic heating through our Aqua Hot. We have a switch we can use to have it heat the bays too. This just solves all life's problems. In winter driving even with our Ford F-150 4x4 truck you have to have good all season or winter tires. Never let your fuel tank get below half. Like you said, you have to have spare fuel to keep the heat on. Fortunately in the motorhome our Aqua Hot will run off electric or diesel. If it's super cold we have to switch it over to diesel. Of course we live in South West Florida so in the winter there is no place like home. We had all the doors open until noon today. Life is better in Florida. 😎

[@Ultrafrozen]

Propane needs ambient heat to vaporize the liquid propane in the tank. When temps get too cold, the propane supply pressure drops and can cause issues, some people run propane tank heaters in winter. 30 lb tanks are better than 20 and full timers often rent 100 lb or even 500 lb tanks to prevent this issue.

[@Jburns4620]

Hahaha! @15:45 Trish looks like she's done. That squinty-eye, tight-lipped response, and then Marc said, "So you want to just go to Moab?". Trish: "Sure." Marc's picking up on what Trish is puttin' down. 🤨 You guys have definitely been married long enough! (Good job, Marc)🤣

[@candyalexander2196]

We got caught in Wyoming Nov.1st.. headed home to NC..in a snow day actually night within twenty minutes we could not c tracks 18wheelers were making. We have a 20 ft travel trailer no kids but Toby my chorkie our fur baby..We found the first Walmart made great fresh pork ribs that night in my instapot ..great memories KOKO greetings from NC and ..just one more mile..

[@TonyYarusso]

There is one hiccup with the ultrasonic propane tank level sensors. They are powered by coin cell batteries. As we all know, performance of batteries degrades with extremes of temperature, and once you get down to a bit below zero they no longer have enough juice to work reliably. For above zero temps they’re great, but if you’re dealing with stuff in the -15, -20, and beyond kind of range, be prepared for intermittent/inconsistent function. I haven’t tried this yet, but I think I may get some of those adhesive foot warmers made to stick to your sock and stick them around the sensor for those kinds of trips.

[@mzyvettecrenshaw9670]

I was told by experts, you never leave you black & gray tanks open when you're hooked up to a sewer. Open them when needed, no matter what the weather is. Also as far as my furnace, I would have a back up such as a buddy heater, or another electrical heater. Especially if I was boondocking you would need one.

[@mgysgtk8835]

Probably the best winter RV tips i have seen. You are actually in the cold. Tips from actual cold experience. All the others KZbinrs i watched, a dusting of snow, 34*F temperatures. Those KZbinrs were impossible to take seriously.

[@TonyYarusso]

One option to keep in mind is that while RV KZbinrs are constantly talking about the struggles with heating plumbing systems, you don’t necessarily have to do that at all. If you can camp somewhere with a basic pit toilet available (or are willing to deal with even more rustic means) and don’t need to shower in the RV, you can just leave the RV plumbing completely winterized, and use jugs of water kept inside the rig for drinking, cooking, and some touch-up washcloth bathing. It might not be great for full-timing, but for the short-term camper it’s much, MUCH less hassle that allows worry- and stress-free camping down to very cold temperatures where pipes would definitely freeze.

[@deborahshallin5843]

I learned the hard way about trusting the fuel gage on my first trip and ran out of gas. Thanks. As a result I will fuel up much more often. I am so freaking stressed regarding winter since I haven’t been drinking in Kansas for over 15 years. Thanks!!!!❤❤😀😀😀😀

[@johnthorpe6333]

I have lived in New England for 70 years so when the snow falls the RV is parked until April. I do love the winter!

[@lockedin60]

Mark. I don't drive at night. I will drive some once my cataract surgeries are complete. I try to limit my travels on roads (never traveling) just local roads when it is snowing or frozen precipitation. One event over 35 years ago did the trick for me. So I give kudos to people who like to adventure out in the wild blue yonder when the frozen stuff starts falling!

[@migueljenson8503]

We had to upgrade our propane tanks. Two 30lb tanks was not enough for us. Our two tanks only lasted 8 days in the winter if that but, we are in a 42ft RV. We upgraded to, two 100lb tanks. Not everyone can do this, I know but, for us we are parked long term. :)

[@TRtribal]

The Mopeka Tank sensors are AMAZING. I have the previous generation (not quite rectangular, but not round). 100% agree that the inside sensor is pretty much useless, but it is a nice quick reference if you don't have your phone handy. I like that the system can be configured for different tank sizes, and you can set when you want the system to alert you (on your phone) when you're getting low. Also, the option to "label" the tanks makes it easy to differentiate between the driver and passenger side tanks. I had my furnace "die" a few years ago in late November, and I cannot stress the need for spares of things like sail sensors, thermostat switches, and even controller boards which can go out with no notice. In my case it was just a loose connection on the sail switch. Also, I've found that with travel, sometimes the hoses that send air through the belly of our rig sometimes would vibrate off of the furnace body. I used actual foil duct tape to seal up the furnace body to make it more efficient, and prevent the ducts from coming loose and dropping. Keeping spares on hand for furnace, fridge, and other systems when considering the low price for doing so can make emergency repairs a lot less stressful.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Just tow two RVs. One to live in and one to give extra parts (canabalizer). 😂😂Can’t have a backup for everything and room to live also.

[@josephdonnaway5755]

I have the same system, and the inside sensor works just fine. Make sure you have a clean attachment with a dab of dielectric grease.

[@stacynaftzger5175]

I always tell my “confident” teen driver, “4x4 is great for going, does nothing for stopping! Slow down and leave distance!” He really is a great driver! He maneuvers a truck and trailer better than his dad. He graduates HS this year just like Caleb. So bittersweet. Thanks for another great episode!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That's a good way of putting it!

[@deltabravo1257]

10:35 AWESOME RECOMMENDATION on using water from the fresh tank when winter camping. That way there's no dealing with that expensive heated hose or frozen water spigot.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

I live in Pennsylvania. I get enough cold weather and snow without going camping in it. But I like learning about all things you told us. I hope you get the fresh water tank issue fixed. Maybe a stone or chunk of ice made a hole in it while traveling. Those ice chunks are incredibly hard.

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Great video! I learned the hard way 4wd isn’t the answer for icy conditions! Lots of great tips tonight ❤

[@KeepYourDaydream]

True.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Silly Yankees come south and think they can drive in ice. I enjoy laughing at them since they spent their whole lives laughing at southerners not being able to drive in snow. It’s not snow. It’s ice. I remember helping this lady out of a ditch then asked where she was going. To the gym she said. I swore to ask that question first next time. The gym couldn’t wait 1 day (2 days tops). Geeeezzzz

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

I’m one of those people that live all year in my camper in Northwest Arkansas. I’ve been here for the last three winters. Everyone is talking about how hard the last three winters have been. This is my last winter of living in my camper. I am buying a real house to live in next week. I leave water running, hoping it doesn’t turn into ice in the slinky. I take the inside covers away from the water heater and the water pump so they get warm air. I have a heated water hose. I buy a lot of propane refills and have two spares for those really cold times when I go through a 20-gallon tank in 48 hours, yes that happened the first year when it dropped to record-breaking -20° F in February! But I’ve done it ‘21, ‘22, and now ‘23!! I’m almost 68 and have beaten the odds with my two Boxers. But this is my last winter in the camper. Next winter, I will be sitting in front of my fireplace enjoying the warmth in my big cozy chair. Thanks for all of your content, you gave me the courage to get a camper that I could afford and see America. I will continue to travel, just not in snow.

[@the305hauler]

I love winter camping booyah 👊🏽😁👍🏽🇺🇸

[@philackley4451]

Watching this video was like watching a recap of our 2022/2023 trip to Breckenridge - so much so that I bet you were staying at tiger run at the same time us. One thing you guys didnt cover that might be useful to other people... Bring a ladder so you can get the snow off your slides before you bring them in. We forgot ours, and had to borrow one from the Tiger Run staff.

[@amandamacneven332]

from MN... 4 wheel drive doesn't mean 4 wheel stop

[@Looky.lookyhere]

Welcome to Florida. The snow is definitely behind you.

[@rockkilgore8739]

Very good winter tips! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@agm6095]

Great video! You bring really good points in winter driving. As a 71 yr old skier that has been skiing and driving from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Lake Tahoe ski areas mostly Heavenly Valley since I was 18 all your tips are right on. Like you mention the 4 wheel drive vehicles are more likely to slide off the road and flip, because they think that they are invincible with 4 wheel drive and they drive much faster than what is safe. We have a class A motorhome, but we will not use it in the snow. I'm looking forward to you next video to Florida. My wife and I went this last October from California all the way to the Florida Keys and what fun the trip was. Gasoline was so much cheaper once we left King Newsom's Kingdom.

[@pattibee6823]

oh... LOL !!! LOL !!! LOL !!! on that Dad cooking tip at the end. That is the very best. Love it !

[@johndoty3557]

Did you happen to see Less Junk More Journey's video last week. They had a poopsicle. The temp dropped 40 degrees in 4 hours. He thought the drains were broke. He got lucky. Thawing doors with hair dryer... Love watching you guys tackle tough times with class.

[@Swindy1794]

I’m 54, from Erie Pennsylvania… certainly no stranger to the cold, I’ve gone RV camping in the winter twice… Never again!.. 1st time I didn’t have enough propane. 2nd time i was better prepared but what a huge pain in the ass!…. There’s no such thing as a true “4 seasons RV” …by FAR better off to Rent a hotel room for the night and pay the premium. Subscribed 👍

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

CheapHeat furnace add-on is the best modification once can make to their RV. Particularly if you are a full-timer or use your rig for several months a year. No more LP anxiety. And it's free heat if your park fee includes electricity. If the power goes out or you choose to dry camp you simply flip a switch next to your thermostat to use the LP side of your furnace. I can't praise CheapHeat enough. No more risky space heaters to trip over and store. I love the Mopeka sensors! Even though I now only refill the 40lb LP tanks every two to three months, thanks to CheapHeat and Truma (another modificationI can't live without with the washer, dishwasher, and two bathrooms), the Mopeka monitor is even more essential for me. I simply forget about LP most of the time. Every few weeks I remember to check the level using the app. I've only run out once in the last three years. That was after a power outrage consumed one tank much faster than I remembered. Being stranded on the side of the road is always a possibility. Excellent point on filling your tank regularly. My cutoff is 1/3 tank. If you don't have your RV with you, you don't have access to warming layers. It's essential to have a blanket in the vehicle for each memeber of the family. This could be nice fluffy throws or something as simple as Mylar thermal blankets in the glove box. Also necessary is a gallon or three of water (depending on typical passenger numbers) and energy bars. As for the fresh tank...... the tank could have partially froze. This left a block of ice sloshing around like a bull in a china shop. This block of ice met cold and brittle fitting....smash!!

[@candprv]

Been there - done that!! Lake Tahoe, Dec 2008, 24 in of snow in 24 hrs. Snow covered the entire steps. Our Golden Retriever looked as us as if to say, you go out in the snow and take care of your business too!! Had to buy propane on Christmas Day ($$$$). Sent the kids on the roof to sweep off the slides. Numerous other trips to Santa Fe, Taos and Pagosa Springs, all that ended well, but not without memorable (read, let's not do that again) experiences. Marc didn't mention this, but one thing we experienced on a couple of occasions was the black/grey tank knife valve freezing in the closed position. We rigged up an electric heater to blow into the sewer connection to solve that issue. Great video with so many good tips!!

[@gorvlivin]

Looking forward to next winter. Giving it a shot. Now I did live most of my life in Wyoming/Idaho border. Note that Wyoming doesn’t use salt. Idaho does. Huge difference, huge. And you’re right. I drove Teton pass each day for years. Most vehicles in the ditch in snow were 4wd.

[@gstanley75]

Great thing about four-wheel-drive vehicles is they get you in a lot further before you get stuck and make it a lot tougher for the tow truck to get you out. 😀

[@barbarawiborg3705]

That is so true!

[@michellnav]

We drove from Salina KS to Greeley CO today in 3 degree temps the whole way. Thank goodness we winterized the camper yesterday in Texas. Everything in the camper froze. No more winter camping for me either!

[@kristinag1610]

Ugh winter camping. So much work. Beyond normal camping. You guys rock. That’s incredible but crazy 😂. Love to you all God bless

[@BevDessert]

Best winter camping tip. Go South before the first freeze

[@BuellXB12SDucati1198]

I live in my Lance truck camper full-time. Winter months are different from summertime, for sure. I use a dehumidifier next to my bed and two ceramic heaters that I placed so they don't interfere with my furnace thermostat. That way, my holding tanks are heated properly. I fill my fresh water on days that are a bit warmer unless I don't have a choice. Definitely keep the roof clear of snow, especially the vents and solor panels. I also have extra propane tanks. Other than that, not much else is needed. I don't use a heated hose. I simply fill my fresh water tank then drain my hose, and put it away. While traveling, I do run my furnace and fridge on propane. I never drive on snow-covered roads. I prefer to wait until the roads are cleaned up. Don't be in a hurry.

[@TonyYarusso]

One big thing you didn’t mention (and from the sound of things, didn’t experience) is that propane stops working well when it’s cold. Yeah, sounds absurd, but it’s true. The vaporization rate decreases with temperature, so when it’s gets really cold your furnace may only be able to put out like 10% of the heat it’s normally rated for. You don’t see any real impact until 15 degrees above or so, and it gets serious by around 15 below zero. For those conditions you want some other way (usually something electric, whether off shore power or a gasoline generator) to “pre-warm” your propane tanks to allow the furnace to keep operating effectively.

[@MrsShoofly36]

Our condolences to your family 💞

[@scubasteve7946]

I wish I was close so I could take a look at the water tank for you. It could possibly be repaired easily depending on what happened, but I'm confident you'll get it fixed 👍. I had to build some better straps and blocking for our freshwater tank because from factory, it was not properly anchored and it was sliding around on the road and eventually broke off the fill hose.

[@SuiteTravels]

If you didn't know, you can show your Mopeka LP sensors on your Victron Cerbo GX display as well as your phone. It's awesome!

[@Mark_Lawler]

Sorry about the new water leak. I do love the honesty! Never again is right! Best...

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I was wondering when y’all would come to your senses 😳 I live in northern Minnesota and it was -25 this morning, the high was -4 …..winter living is hard, camping is a NO !!! My biggest and best tip for winter activities is a HOTEL !!! Be safe out there and I hope all is well with the family stuff ! Blessings

[@FunwithBooboo]

I'm watching this as we start planning our winter trip in mid-March with our Sprinter RV (2013 Leisure RV Freespirit SS) to go pick up our new puppy up here in Canada. Hope we don't get frozen pipes.

[@mythreeandonehalfvans]

Hey Mark. I believe you can buy in tank fresh water tank heaters that keep the tank from freezing in winter. I'm not sure if the work on 12v but they would help keep the tank from freezing as you drive down the road in winter.

[@jasonwohlgemuth4826]

Big props to Trish for driving in that winter weather. 👍🏻 Marc. You probably have the fresh tank fixed by now but if not check this. There is a short piece of hose that goes between the fresh water tank and the fresh water drain valve. I could definitely see this freezing and breaking. My AS had a small access door in the aluminum underbelly so you can get to it. From what I understand some AS’s don’t have this cutout. I hope this helps and you get lucky with a cheap fix.

[@E_House]

Ice scraper/ brush stay in truck year round. We got snowed on on memorial day last year. And Nov 2, it rained first then snowed a little so that there was a layer of ice on our slide that wouldn't come off the morning we needed to move so then when we went lower in elevation, we had a flood inside our rv that we had to mop up. Added at least an extra hour to our travel day. We're prepared for snow basically Sept/Oct thru May in our state, which means really paying attention to weather when trying to travel in and out of our state during those months. At the end of Nov, we cut our Zion trip short by 3 days in order to get home before wind & snow on i70 came in since the i70 forecast was snow for the foreseeable future.

[@melissajohnson5670]

I feel ya! Winter is pretty, from a distance 😂

[@charlesgilbert5790]

Make sure to hit the like button and I agree we are getting to old for the cold and the added work. Besides there is drinks to be made & trishes dishes to be made lol

[@DonD532]

For the few times we’ve camped in cold weather we found having an electric blanket was a big plus. It saved on the propane! We love your channel and had to stop at the RV Hall of Fame last year and check out “your” Blue Bird. That made the HOF all the more enjoyable ❤

[@DavidLaFerney]

That also wouldn’t influence the room thermostat and prevent it from guarding the plumbing against freezing. Good idea.

[@darrellverburg4398]

Lippert has great propane sensors as well as fridge/freezer

[@jerryflynn9414]

Its 80 degrees here in Tampa today, No SNOW in the forecast either. Safe travels to FLA.

[@RVUntethered]

We LOL’d pretty hard at the “We’re never doing it again!” Eight years of Illinois and Minnesota and we don’t miss it!

[@tb3206]

OMG Yes! on the big trucks in Flagstaff. My house is in your neighborhood and I make that drive on the 17 into Flag from KV every day. I swear those huge trucks think they are invincible and try to run you over in the worst conditions.

[@kevinsrvtipsandtrips4361]

I would imagine that the winter is brutally hard on the equipment and could get expensive on repairs. Great information for those who wish to brave the elements.

[@wanderdawg]

Winter camping is tough. Lots of good advice. Having stayed at Tiger Run, I am aware you are not allowed to use the 20 amp outlet as they use it to power the heat tape they are using to keep their portion of the water pipe thawed. So actually plugged heated water hose into the exterior outlet on my trailer. Can’t believe you let $100 keep you from avoiding the hassle of fooling with your hose every day! The one I have is a bad mamma jamma that looks like an Anacondo! Also, a lot more than $100. I have the Mopeka system and it works great for 19:24 measuring propane in my tanks. I also have a third tank I carry with me. In addition to my propane furnace I have an oil filled electric heater with it’s own thermostat. In a full month in Breckenridge with temps commonly below 0 I never spent a cold evening. Finally, the tanks are heated, but the short pipes leaving the grey and black tanks would freeze up to the ejection handle. Used propane tank mounted lamp heater to thaw before dumping. It was a hassle but have better solution for this winter (not going back to till late March) using a small “torpedo” shaped propane heater that puts out lots of forced warm air. Where did you stay in Moab? I will be there the 2nd week of April at Moab Rim RV Park.

[@lwhite530]

Happy Sunday funday KYD Family! Sending your family many blessings and safe travels!!

[@fitfifties]

FYI the block heaters are NOT just a diesel thing. I bought a used F150 5.0 gas originally sold in the far north so it was manufactured with one. I even had to take it in to a Ford dealer to get a recall repair completed. I believe block heaters are an option offered via the dealers in the northern states.

[@leonascherer1617]

Your repeated comment about we're not doing this anymore cracked me up. I agree winter camping can be awful. Good luck in Florida. The humidity is almost as bad as the snow.

[@SophiaTheHobbit]

Hahaha I loved that mom tip at the end with the yummy eggs. I am defiantly going to be naming something for my hubby to make. Love it, and thanks for the tips, we are moving up north in a few years and I have no idea how to survive in winter.

[@RushinTruckin]

Another thing for those with diesel trucks. If you’re traveling from the south to temperatures that’ll be in the low 20’s or colder (even just overnight), make sure you add anti-gel to your fuel tank! Truck stop fuel is already treated in the northern half of the country so you don’t have to worry about it if you’re fueling up there. A gelled up fuel system is NO BUENO!!!!

[@cpwatching5647]

Way to tell it like it is. I agree, don't RV camp in the winter up north or in elevation. Just leave it home RV's are not made to deal with cold well. It was -10F where I'm at this morning. My RV is in storage so I went snowmobiling instead. Yup things break when it gets cold....cars, trucks and for sure an RV. Now - what you should do is go winter camping without your RV. Then you can experience the winter activity of camping at its very best. Take care and good luck with your repair and Florida.

[@michaelsweazey1102]

This week reminded of some of the older KYD videos - more "these are our adventures and things for you to think about" and less "Hey we're KYD - look what & who we have access to". I enjoyed this week's video more than I have in a long time. Too bad it involved some misery on your part! (That WASN"T what made it enjoyable!)😀

[@m.dwightsweezy7361]

Love your honesty. As full timers (all season) nomads with Lance travel trailer, we’ve had similar learning experiences. So, we try to minimize the “winter” camping but resent crazy weather has placed us in unwanted situations; Texas freeze of 2021, resent Sedona snow/freeze, to mention just two experiences. Wish you well with your fresh water issue. Pleasant travels.

[@rachelvalk2003]

Interesting!!! Hoping to go and stay at Page in Dummer 2024 😊

[@lynjameson1368]

Kaleb goes off to school in August 😭. Nooooo, say it isn’t so!

[@valerybraunschneider5236]

My husband always says having four wheel drive will just get ya in deeper!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That’s a good line.

[@donmullins5805]

As North Texas people, we rarely get snow locally. So we are “snow chasers” with some of our winter trips.

[@teresasnider7940]

We laughed when Mark drove The Bird bundled up to stay warm. We laughed at this week’s video and thought why torture yourself!? Now we are in Day 3 of a freeze in Texas. Not laughing! My plan is to keep this Motorhome in the shed until the sun shines! Safe travels, all!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I don't know why the Bird heater didn't work! But it's warm now... inside the museum :)

[@JeffPattyLivingtheGoodLife]

It's funny to think that 2 years ago we were RV newbies and these basic ideas were critical for our happy camping. Watching your channel and taking your KZbin course has taught us all the things we needed to know for comfortable camping and being able to share our experiences with our friends and family. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your continued efforts to help the folks who are just starting their journey!

[@Modfrkt_75]

I am stationary currently where it is very cold, and initially left my grays closed. That caused the valves to freeze where they could not be opened so now I leave them open. So far I haven’t had any issues freezing up my sewer hose.

[@chilidog73]

Lol. The things my kids live are my eggs. The key is to not overcook, stop way before you think they are done and add a touch of creme fresh or sour cream at the end! Delicious!

[@ladikmk]

Sitting here enjoying a hot cup of cocoa while it’s spitting snow and rain outside; just a super nasty, cold day.. After watching your video there is one thing I am very, very certain of - I will NEVER go Winter camping. I knew it was hard, with many challenges, and Marc unequivocally confirmed ALL of them for me lol. I’m all about chasing 70 and just enjoying the water wherever it’s not frozen and above 50 preferably. Hope all is well with your family and your trip to FL goes smoothly. Bring on the sunshine, turquoise water and palm trees - never enough!

[@subaru4me]

The brittle might be right. Did you notice when you were knocking at the leveling blocks they were cracking as you were knocking them? Cold is crazy.

[@rogerlewis1295]

Excellent advice! We headed for Kanab (from Missoula) early this morning only to execute a 180, returning home when the road conditions deteriorated - great judgement call when a short time later we learned I-15 was closed at the MT/ID border - and would be closed for maybe two days.

[@UtahRoadbase]

Be very careful driving through Wyoming in the winter. Roads will NOT clear up the next day. I grew up driving in winter weather and the best thing you can do is SLOW DOWN. Leave the seconds between you and the car in front of you. Add a second for falling snow or rain. Add a second for wet roads. Add a second for limited visibility. Add a second for freezing temperatures. You get the idea.

[@karenoster8291]

Fun video! Truly Sorry about your water leak! -Hoping your “Family matters” you spoke of, aren’t too concerning & all will be well soon! 💖

[@kellyswapp257]

I got caught in that ice storm in Texas 2 years ago. The grid failed and the cell towers were down, so I had no way to check the weather as I headed for Big Bend. My first clue that there was black ice was when I started fishtailing! Ice, snow, no power anywhere, so no gas. It was a mess. My generator and heated hose kept me going.

[@cheryltaylor8124]

Hi you guys we love love love watching,traveling and learning things from you guys thank you so much and catch Otis and I Cheryl at Better days 806 thank you 😊 ❤😊

[@deltabravo1257]

The best bet on the Mopeka tank monitors is just buy the two sensor kit, not the kit that includes the sensors and the lame monitor. The Bluetooth app is awesome. It has higher level of resolution for the tank level than the janky little Mopeka "monitor"