Winter RV Campout On The Frozen Michigan Shoreline

[@RVLifestyle]

We have an accompanying article about this trip on our RV Lifestyle Travel Blog. It has links, photos, and more info on the things shown in the video. Check it out at rvlifestyle.com/camping-the-lake-michigan-shoreline-in-winter/

[@maxineoliver7404]

You guys after a long hike, rewarded yourselves with a nice hot bowl of soup and Cherry pie! That's the way to have fun!!!🥰⛄🥣🥧

[@lorroy2819]

Beautiful Michigan where my heart will always be.🙋‍♀️❄❄❄🌲🦌🦌💙💙🏞Thank you for the winter trip.

[@amydelpiere9315]

Watching this for maybe the third time. Mike that drone footage is just stunning! Our truck camper rebuild is finally done and I am ready to try camping in the snow this winter. Yes!

[@kooltravelers]

Wow..beautiful...love the winter vids..again..so peaceful and beautiful!!

[@kathyadams3366]

What a great video! That shot of Lake Mi from the drone was spectacular! I’m a Michigander and love the state parks in the Winter.

[@traveldreamer4616]

I have always dreamed of going winter camping. This inspires me to make plans for next year. Beautiful!

[@JaneThomas58]

Nothing better than winter!!

[@timhubert2133]

I instantly recognized the Sleeping Bear Dunes which I climbed many times as a child, a looooong time ago and always in the summer. My winters were spent on the out door ice rinks. Great memories. Thanks!!

[@debbiel7659]

Thank you Jen, and Mike A very Beautiful video! Our family was there in the summer, but the Winter is So pretty!! Bo looks like he had a great time xo

[@patricialaferriere602]

I like what you are doing in winter camping

[@pattyk8594]

I love seeing you winter camping! I love it too! And Jennifer your mittens are too cute! :o)

[@brucebjornson9135]

It is always great to see you guys again

[@jimbridge4166]

Viewing from 72°F Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Looks beautiful. Never seen Bo so happy.

[@MrAlbarry51]

I loved this episode! You two are so adventurous.

[@conniehoyle2669]

Beautiful!!!!

[@miguelortiz7968]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@sandrocata2075]

Awesome video . Thank You!

[@kaykaykayak9368]

Bo sure loves it! The drone footage was awesome! So beautiful! I love the 4 seasons and the beautiful peace and quiet of a winter hike ! And you have such great views in winter with the foliage gone. Thanks for the wonderful winter ❄️ adventure!

[@lisah.07]

Hello from West Michigan along the Lakeshore ☺️! Just found you both... and will be watching more! 🙏

[@campnut6076]

Winter camping would be fun with the appropriately outfitted RV. You must have an awesome spouse, I could never get my wife to camp out in the winter. I'd be going with the dog. The quiet and solitude would be awesome.

[@RalphSanabria]

Really beautiful site seeing I love your video you guys are fun people to watch.🌨

[@marilynwelther5823]

❤️ seeing Bo enjoying himself in the cold and snow. I made the recipe you shared for Broccoli Cheese Soup today and it is delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@loriedwards3987]

I love winter camping! Thanks for sharing this. ❄️☃️

[@colemanscampingadventures3483]

My husband and I go winter camping in Michigan. I didn’t know there was a campground with heated showers. We will definitely be checking out this campground

[@MRHEAT20]

You two are HARDCORE for sure 🥂

[@gaillittle1700]

Jennifer I love your mittens, they look warm and cozy. You both needed a balaclava to ware on these hikes.

[@toddvolpe6396]

My philosophy is you can always get warm you can't always get cool. it's cool having bow run loose he is like you said in his element but with cougars I would carry some bear spray and if he would come to you at least you could protect him. Thank you so much you are a great team and you produce great videos

[@tjlarson6519]

I honestly tuned in to see how well that food turned out from the last video. Looked so good. How does the rig handle in all that snow? Is be afraid is getting stuck and stranded.

[@ninamontrosse5588]

Beautiful Norweigan Elkhound

[@lueri5659]

That’s my kind of camping too!!! Love our Michigan and wish I could spend more time in its beauty!

[@rosemarycollins4682]

I'm from Michigan my favorite place in the winter is tahquamenon falls in the up it is so beautiful with all the ice and the blue of the water you should visit there in the winter

[@leoreap2703]

Please tell me you stopped at Art's Tavern in Glen Arbor for lunch. Great food, great people!

[@RVLifestyle]

Not for lunch... but dinner. We love Art's!

[@karenraabis5296]

I love tubing out to the Lake. Thanks I have never seen Ludington in the snow.

[@tomspaulding9555]

I've been going to the Platte River campground every year since 1995 (I thought they closed the campground after November 31) and Honor since 1960, like going home

[@donaldtharp]

Wow that cherry pie looks fantastic! We were outside in 9 degrees last week in Texas, believe it or not. Our water and power at the house Went out and drove-us into our RV. To the closest campground with power. My only trouble was That sleet had frozen he door shut. So be aware sometimes you have to have an alternate exit.

[@loishein8005]

Ok just need to know where she got her mittens??? Love them and they look so warm! Please let us know...thank you.😊

[@williamthawley9251]

we were there in 2018, and it was pouring rain, so could not walk, so thank you for showing me what I missed

[@williamthawley9251]

that was sleeping bear

[@TheDionysius57]

Wonderful video!

[@lesliegranowski2683]

I would think that it would be just a little too cold at 9° but you guys are so brave. I just hope next time you guys go out it’s at least closer to the 30s

[@aklgooshock]

Thanks loved the video!

[@johnbird6475]

Great video. I am hoping to be able to do some of this in the not too distant future.

[@littlerascal6112]

I had to go put on a sweater just watching this video... brrrr.

[@LiveLaughRV]

I didn't realize there were campgrounds kept open in the winter. I love MI and would enjoy some winter photography, but I don't think I can convince my husband. Oh well! At least we have our reservations made for this summer in the UP including an overnight on Mackinac Island.

[@Snickers_GLNY]

Love it!

[@karenbochinski]

I love your videos. This would be a dream to do this.

[@ramontoro]

Hello from your friends in Puerto Rico, here the temperature is great 75 to 85 more or less, thanks for your information, comments and videos, good luck in your travels

[@RVLifestyle]

Hola! Love your island!

[@NO-WAR-WINGS]

I cannot truck camp below 44 Fahrenheit . Much respect you crazy kids!

[@williamthawley9251]

just placed an order with cherry republic, and mentioned your name from where I heard about them. thank you

[@RVLifestyle]

That Cherry Pie was one of the best pies either of us have ever had. And I hope you ordered the chocolate-covered cherries. Get dark chocolate!

[@williamthawley9251]

@@RVLifestyle I did order those, healthier than milk, also jam, salsa, and two other things. thanks we missed them, we stayed overnight in Petosky, then move on to upper peninsula. we loved michigan

[@pauulmerucci9081]

I` m surprised the lake wasn't frozen

[@MrTofu13]

I’m jealous. I just need an RV.

[@rebeccahulon888]

Loved this, how on earth do you find your site. Do you just pick anyone you want? It was beautiful.

[@williamthawley9251]

the cherry republic we missed that, would have bought more than a pie, in south haven at the blueberry store, it was blueberry popcorn, and a few other blueberry edibles.

[@mrdean7206]

Is your van all wheel, or 4 wheel? Love your videos.

[@thebillbaker4793]

Hello my friends, it’s a nope for me. I am from the land of flip-flops and halter tops but thanks for the look of the cold...cold north. Stay thirsty my friends.

[@mikeventi637]

Lovely video...being from NH I miss the quiet peaceful snow time..but how does your pipes don't freeze at 9 or lower for hours???? Also Crampon's on your feet for slipping!!! Stay safe!

[@bertkelly7650]

Better you than me, I'll watch in the warm like the rest of us. : - )

[@jbjlock26]

Love Cherry Republic! We stayed at Interlochen State Park last time. Not sure if they’re open in winter. Is your Transit cab insulated or do you need to curtain it off at night? We’ve found insulation to be lacking on our Winnebago in the cab area. Blocking it off with a blanket made all the difference in the world!

[@mikestone9839]

Ok, now I need to know how many parks in Michigan are open in the winter? Where can I find that info? I know Tahquamenon Falls is open, didn't know of any in the lower. Thanks for the info!!! Hoping to head out in early April

[@wildernessdisneydad1621]

You guys make winter camping look like so much fun! One question though - since you seem to winter camp often, did you have to winterize your LTV? Would it still perform in the winter if you didn’t winterize? Are there other preparations you could make in order for it to perform in the winter?

[@J.W.W.]

Search their previous videos, they covered winter prep not too long ago.

[@RVLifestyle]

We have so many videos here on winter camping. But read the accompanying blog post for this video. I discuss winterization in it, too. Its at rvlifestyle.com/camping-the-lake-michigan-shoreline-in-winter/

[@lueri5659]

Did the camper stay warm enough? Work off electric heat?

[@wildernessdisneydad1621]

@@RVLifestyle thank you! Watched your winterizing video. My follow up question is do you think it would be possible to add heating elements to LTV tanks and lines so it could truly be 4 season or would this have to be done during manufacturing?

[@RVLifestyle]

@@wildernessdisneydad1621 I don't believe LTV offers that capability.

[@itsalovelyride8559]

I’ve marked the spots! I plan on visiting my sister on Madeline Island, and will be trekking through Michigan on my way. I’d love to try the winter camping but not on the island. For most of the winter the ferry ⛴ isn’t running and I’m not taking the RV on the ice road!!

[@happycamper8895]

Does the. Shower have a lock that requires a series of numbers to unlock? Tawas State Park has a shower in winter but it requires a sequence of numbers to open. Beau wants a piece of cherry pie 11:41.

[@everintransit4240]

I guess it's better to be in a Cherry Republic than Banana Republic.

[@KevinCoop1]

Is that a Stormy Kromer hat I see?

[@mep4488]

Have you ever gone camping or boon-docking in Washington or Oregon and what did you enjoy?

[@RVLifestyle]

We have! So many places! A lavender farm in Oregon. Following the Lewis and Clark Tail to the coast. Camping along the Columbia River. We’ve written about many on our RV Lifestyle Travel Blog at https;//rvlifestyle.com

[@kiwimajic1]

What tires are you running on that rv. Winter specific .

[@christinavallem5669]

Do you clear the roof of snow, before the drive? We are having a disagreement about driving south in March. We have a small class C, our roof maybe higher.

[@RVLifestyle]

I do if there is a lot of snow up there... but most blows off the first half-mile of driving

[@holsteincowboy]

No lockdown in the US?

[@_bob_8170]

I never heard of any lockdowns even in the early months of covid.

[@lorirouleau4303]

Home of the free!

[@pingchen7454]

is it safe just only one viechle in the whole area@?

[@RVLifestyle]

Absolutely.

[@kennethcutter2107]

Trust me where they were was very safe. Ludington SP is right out on the lakeshore and Platte River is very remote. I love that you went to Cherry Republic; as a native I have supported their business a time or two. Thank you for having more guts than we do to go camping in Michigan in the winter

[@pingchen7454]

@@kennethcutter2107 ok I think this is maybe the culture difference. for Chinese we think more crowd more safe. however American people think remote area is safer than city area.