Winter RV Living (how to stay safe, secure & warm)

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Using the correct extension cord
Insulating your water hose with heat tape
When to Skirt the RV
Multi-sensor thermometer
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[@RVOddCouple]

Here is the video that will save you if your furnace quits. Best $17 Ever Spent On My RV kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpeke2mcq5qDn5Y

[@dallasarnold8615]

I am not an RV'er, but I love watching your videos. One tip that seems like it would help, really ugly, but a really large tarp to drape over all sides. It works for tents to help block the wind from whisking away your heat.

[@tonyraby1515]

Let’s Go John!

[@elephantdog3471]

I received a reply to my comment .Is it real or fake? I say it's fake but wanted you to know about it.

[@robinscheffert9407]

Best tip for any time of year...Keep a good attitude. Things are going to break, power will go out, storms of all kinds will come. Don't be surprised when you face tests of many kinds. Keep calm, pray for wisdom and have a good attitude because a bad attitude just adds more drama to an already stressful time. Buy extra everything, because you if don't need it someone else may. Be a blessing. Thank you for all the great tips.

[@RVOddCouple]

So true!

[@lambo_and_doc]

One cheap fix for maintaining heat we did was to cut 1/4” styrofoam panels to fit in each window. Works remarkably well. Additionally we would always drip the water, as well as put foam pipe wrap around the inside pipes. The skirting the lady did is very helpful too.

[@RVOddCouple]

Awesome

[@TraderRobin]

Doesn't plastic sheeting work for covering the windows?

[@lambo_and_doc]

Not as well@@TraderRobin

[@quantumquestions5849]

Dang you would think that the price of these being almost the same as an actual home they would be built nicely or with better quality.

[@sunmoonstars8471]

Heat tape the water hose, then cover the hose with black foam pipe insulation. You may need to use two pieces to reach around the entire hose diameter. Wrap tape around foam to keep in place. Also put the thermostat under the foam so it will turn on and off as needed. You may need heat tape on sewer dump valve and drain pipe. Also use a water faucet foam cover at RV connection. If RV park connection valve is in a pit below ground level, fill a heavy duty trash bag with straw and seal bag and lay bag over valve that is below ground level. Bag with straw will prevent freezing of hose is heat taped. I used this with 15 below zero temps with my 5th wheel years ago.

[@aaronmay5278]

Learned a ton of "not to do" in my first winter living in a 31' travel trailer. The only thing that helped me the most was that heated blanket and the oil heater. I also learned what a poop pyramid was that year too. The Winter trick is to move south. Or get a super c with floor heating. Stay warm.

[@RVOddCouple]

Lol Aaron🤣 My first winter was the same

[@BajaGirl302]

My husband and I bought a used fifth wheel. It was kept in good shape, and as a 21 year old it didn’t really need any major repairs. We are about to make our trip to Arizona from Missouri. And I figured out where our circuits are 😇🥰. We have been stuck a month longer in Missouri, and wow did it get cold, during the day and really cold at night. We have a 4 season rig, so it wasn’t super bad, although it got cold. We can run two heaters without having the furnace or heat pump on. Bless you all!

[@TP-vu3tc]

Winter tip: If your underbelly is heated by the propane furnace, you will be using lots of gallons of propane, which can be very expensive, but keeps components from breaking. Space heaters or oil heaters won't heat the underbelly.

[@susancates9544]

FRANK here. I do not go South for the Winter, though that's a great idea for those who can. I just winterize my trailer myself. I don't pay someone else for what I've learned to do 47 years ago. I do strongly recommend however that you DO hire someone to do it if you're not qualified to do it Correctly, Properly, per specs. I also suggest you store it at a Reputable Storage facility if your yard isn't big enough., not a mickey mouse yard. What's a big enough yard? One where you can open the slideouts, doors, and extend the awning fully, all with room to walk all the way around the RV without tripping over obsticals, bumping your head on a bay window and such. Security in a yard means you'll have no chance of theft or damage when you go to retrieve the RV in the next camping season. Pull it out before Spring is in full swing because even in the best situations, you'll probably have some minor issues like relighting the water heater, frig, etc. Don't be in such a rush so as to forget to plug in your wireharness to the tow vehicle to test the brakes before leaving the storage yard. Stop, think, go slow & deliberate, having a checklist. "Oh I know what I'm doing & don't need someone telling me what to do!" ..... is a dumb thing to say indeed. Does anybody remember that olde adage: "Pride is before a fall". Some translators use the word 'crash' instead of the word 'fall'. So really crash might be a more fitting one in view of the subject at hand. Thanx for the latest vid. .

[@caroljv33]

So amazing how wonderfully helpful you are for RVers. When we didn’t even own an RV yet I watched your videos like I was taking college courses. You not only saved us, literally 10K in one case with your advice-but helped us make an informed choice with our first RV that we absolutely LOVE. I can’t thank you enough -never can-for all you’ve done. I know though-God keeps the score! 😉 Love you guys SO SO MUCH! ❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@RVOddCouple]

We love you too Carol ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@laurae.4285]

Same here! I don't know what we would have done without John & Mercedes! Seriously!

[@joannedavis7346]

We use a heated mattress pad in our RV! Turn it on to preheat before bed time & get into a toasty warm bed! Thanks John & Mercedes for another great video! 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼

[@RVOddCouple]

Awesome Joanne❤️ God Bless🙏

[@larryjanson4011]

i do use a heated blanket in my s&b. as thanks to the heating costs i try to not even use my heater at home. but my best tip for sleeping is have a T-shirt on (guy thing), and socks. along with heaver long pajama bottoms.

[@wendy_says_so]

One step up from area rugs - taking a padded carpet remnant from a carpet store and take the time to cut it to fit. Then - no more exposed vinyl flooring, and comfortable feet. You can even cut it into sections, so that you can pull those sections out to clean those sections if you want to. If your steps are aluminum I absolutely wouldn't recommend rock salt! Rock salt or calcium chloride will react with aluminum, corroding the metal and potentially seize the bolts to the aluminum steps, making repair/replacement difficult. We have utility carpeting wrapped around our steps, removable if we have to clean ice from those steps. We take the carpet strips off and knock the ice off with a hammer, or bring them into the shower to thaw out.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Wendy😀

[@mikekelsch1662]

When the mid day high is single digits. I run a space heater from the microwave outlet which is on a different breaker that the rest of the outlets. Also in the time period dirty laundry stays on the bedroom floor. In addition I keep 4 bottles of water in front of the 2nd space heater, in the event I need hot water to thaw out a moderately frozen hose really quick.

[@RVOddCouple]

Very smart 😀

[@embracenature783]

A yoga mat is a very good substitute for a rug: Insulating, slip-proof, protective, and available in varying thickness and nearly unlimited patterns and colors. I have one in front of my sink and one in front of my stove. TY for your tips, opinions and positive attitude!

[@rvhome5599]

We full timed in our RV and used 2 dyson electric heater/fan/air purifiers. These worked very well to heat the Rv and most times 1 was sufficient to keep our 40ft motorhome more than warm enough. These don’t draw a lot of amps and never tripped our breaker. They are also smaller and light weight unlike the heavier and bulkier electric old fashioned radiant heater, and plus is they are all in one and we only changed our filters once a year or sometimes year and a half depending on use. We bought this particular one because during the spring we can use the fan to stay cool without having to run the air. We also wanted an air purifier because I have asthma so this little compact unit was well worth the price because it was all in one and we watched and bought it on sale. Dyson Pure Hot/Cool HP01 air purifying heater

[@RVOddCouple]

👍👍👍

[@OurRoadLessTraveled]

Great to see another RV video. We only run the propane if the underbelly is go to get below freezing. We use electric heaters above 32 degrees. We dont use the electric heaters below 32 degrees because they will keep the thermostat from kicking on the propane heat and heat the underbelly. Great tips, guys.

[@RVOddCouple]

Exactly 😀

[@markthomas2436]

Great tips. I have wodnered if an RV owner could pull a lightweight but very large tarp up and over their rig, and then tie it with guy lines down to stakes in the ground. Just like you might stake a tent down. The tarp need not be so big it reaches to the ground on both sides; you just make guy lines from the corners and stake them down. I believe that tarp would help greatly in snow, ice, icy rain, very cold temps, etc.

[@Vineyard4599]

We have been living in an RV for two weeks now also for the first time an we have learned alot about RVs it's been great.

[@johnhines3591]

Couple more tips. Put reflectics or something similar on windows. Lot of heat loss with all the windows in an RV. Insulate roof vents!! A lot of heat loss on the vents. Our trailer has snap on covers for all the vents & skylights. Don't be afraid to use the furnace. Ours is ducted to tanks to keep them from freezing. Use onboard water so you don't have to deal with frozen fresh water hose. Side note, Get a auto switchover regulator for your propane tanks.

[@RVOddCouple]

Great tips John! Thank you

[@rayduke7433]

Great advice. We are not full timers but have camped for up to 3 weeks in the winter. I will say that the same tricks you use for your house to keep the water pipes from freezing does NOT work in RV’s. Having a heated hose is a must. Placing a C7 bulb, like an older Christmas tree light in a compartment, will be enough heat to keep your water system, where you connect the hose, from freezing. One particular campground uses this method along with a 2” PVC pipe around their risers to keep them from freezing.

[@RVOddCouple]

Great ideas Ray

[@cdlund2840]

I like our class A for winter living because the insulated basement eliminates the need for skirting and its easy to keep the basement warm with a couple of trouble lights with 60 watt bulbs in addition to the existing furnace duct work. Because of that duct work we use our propane furnace but, we also are stationary and have a 120 gallon tank. We are in Arizona and so far it has done well at single negative digits. Yes, it gets negative in parts of Arizona as we are at 6700 feet. Heated water hose and heat tapped stand pipe.

[@wesalexander2693]

RV'ers concur, the best RV winterization tip: Florida! I can still remember a camping trip sometime in the '70's with a group of folks in the month of October in the Lake George, NY area. We were camping in a tent. Not just any tent, but a cheap, thin, summer weight tent. Well, the first night there we froze our @sses off - it snowed! We had a catalytic space heater, but it did no good, the heat went right out of the tent. We all bailed out and found a nearby hotel! Never again!

[@RVOddCouple]

Too darn cold Wes🥶

[@richardwarren7492]

First, I've lived in an RV but, spent 3 years managing a very rural camp and lived that time in a tent. No electric, no heat temp in wither saw as low as Zero. (loved it by the way) Heated blanket? Well, ok. But what if power goes out? Forget about how something looks. Get a great sleeping bag rated zero to minus thirty, depending on how you sleep. Keep in mind the rating is a "survival" rating, not a comfort rating. Married or partner? Double bag. Buddy heater? Not safe inside, even the company says no. When the wife and I managed a park from our RV the one thing we found that really helped. Skirting. We used canvas. Want to save propane? Set your temp no higher than 65 degrees. Each degree down saves about 1-2% per hour, 8 hour day 8-20% savings on 8 hours of heat. Keep in mind Propane shrinks in cold weather and has less pressure. Simple also, wear warm clothing (wool works great, have a number of Pendleton clothes.) and a hat (yes even inside) of some type about 10% of body heat is lost through your head. (if you're bald - me, it's worse.) Also thick socks. As to keeping some spare heater parts? Yep. Windows that get sun, blinds open? Yep. Something to think about. Solar, enough to run those radiator heaters - - - Stay warm!

[@imout671]

I've lived in 16 states and been to 45. I always chuckle a bit when people say Alabama doesn't get cold. It doesn't snow much but it definitely gets cold. 30 in south Dakota is pleasant flannel and T- Shirt weather but 30 in Alabama is sitting on the wood burning stove and staying indoors.

[@RVOddCouple]

Freezing today!

[@jimwhite4105]

That's funny. I've seen it snow in Florida. I'm in St.Petersburg.Fl.. And I've seen snow atleast 5 or 6 times over the years. And I'm originally from Gettysburg Pa. And spent 2 years in a tent in Mississippi. Was taught how to make an outside fire in a campfire in the freezing pouring down rain. Cut alot of wood. And learned the different types of wood. How they burn etc. There's a lot to learn. God bless all of you with his will and purpose and keep you with more than enough in everything that you do. Especially in mistakes. And send you warring Angel's keeping and helping keeping away and all evil! In Jesus's mighty name I pray and proclaim Amen and Amen!

[@tansielexingtonstoryyokai8790]

ClassA #1 We tinted our windows with 3M Color Stable film. #2 Installed exterior snap on window shades (front windshield). They both repel heat and insulate in the cold. Additional privacy too. Best thing we've invested in.

[@RVOddCouple]

Good to know! Thank you for sharing 😀👍

[@dirtroaddestiny]

Great video! And congrats to you guys finding a homestead. We love our farm so much. ❤

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you❤️

[@car2nerr]

Our first motorhome was a 30 amp Axis. We did the electrical dance. Only one heating item could run at a time. So we either ran the water kettle for coffee, or the space heater, or the inductions stove top. If we made a mistake the breaker would remind us. Now with our 50 amp Palazzo we have our on board fireplace (that was recently replaced when the first one stopped working) and a stand alone in the bedroom IF we need it. But we can't ignore the propane furnace since it helps keeps the basement warm enough to keep the water lines from freezing. That and we are homebased in southern TX. Still coldish but not normally freezing.

[@RVOddCouple]

Ya live ya learn😀

[@arbonneladyTN]

I took tension rods, got room darkening curtains and set the rods inside the valance… soooo … I have the shades down and room darkening curtains over that. (Oh, I also have the windshield foil shades often against the window) Keeps the rig warm in the winter, and cool in the summer! Lastly, Get thick Sherpa socks they have nonskid base on them, sometimes I will also wear them with slippers.

[@RVOddCouple]

Great tips 😀❤️

[@jimgardner5500]

Thank you for this video. We are about to stay in cold/freezing temperatures this video came out just in time. We were concerned about winter camping as it will be our first time. We found your knowledge very helpful. Thank you again and God Bless.

[@RVOddCouple]

Happy to help❤️ Stay warm and God Bless you🙏🇺🇸

[@mowguy1]

Good advice. Thank you. I did a total rebuild frame off on our 1967 silver streak. Insulated everything the best I could and use an electric oil heater when on power. I use a diesel heater when boondocking, dry heat and no condensation.

[@RVOddCouple]

Nice set up!

[@annemariecouillard4668]

The information here is priceless. Especially the person who said to know your rig.

[@jmessick8163]

Another couple tips my family has learned on two years wintering in an rv in the Midwest is reflectix that you can insert in the window as well as around any extra doors that’s not your main entry. For the main entry hang a sunlight blocking curtain panel to keep cold air from coming in around door. Those has saved us from losing our warm rv. Happy travels! Thanks for sharing your tips! Blessings, Linda

[@laurae.4285]

You guys are the reason our traveling & 5 months living in the RV was as successful as it was! If not for you guys we would have made countless dumb mistakes & probably would be divorced! 😂 So so glad I found you guys! Oh and reflectix is AWESOME! In Iowa you have to put a bunch of stuff around it to keep it from blowing away... I was out in freezing weather with what felt like 90mph winds the other night... Yes. It sucked! Lol

[@RVOddCouple]

We wouldn’t be here without y’all Laura❤️❤️❤️ Reflectix is a cheap, good solution for sure

[@annieoakley3700]

Plastic wrap over your windows will stop air leaks . Cover inside of windows and frames with plastic wrap. Use a blow dryer to warm the plastic and make it shrink into all the tiny nooks and crannies around the windows. No you can't open the windows till Spring when you peel the wrap off. This stops heat loss around your non insulated windows .

[@RVOddCouple]

Too many nice Days (above 60 degrees) in the winter here to seal windows

[@annieoakley3700]

It's cheap , easy to do , and even easier to take off. It damages nothing ! It can be used for 2 days , 2 weeks, or 2 months .

[@MegaBpop]

Y’all are so sweet to help RV’ers. Take care

[@coachmarjean]

You guys always give the best honest information with no expectations. Love you guys.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you MarJean❤️❤️❤️

[@Augiebracerofam]

Good tips in such a short video. My favorites are “plan ahead” and “don’t make the same mistake twice, find new ones”. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day.

[@sunmoonstars8471]

Windows first cover with bubble foil from Lowes or Home Depot. Then another layer of 1/2 inch foam board. Glue bubble insulation to foam board works also. Cover and tape foil over roof vents. May need a dehumidifier if moisture is a problem. Find a way to allow a small amount of fresh air into RV in winter. Insulate water pipes you can access. Insulate tanks exposed under RV. Make sure your LP furnace has no leaks in the heat exchanger!!! Have a back up heat plan and heavy duty extension cords with 12 gauge wire for electric heaters. Use foam board to install skirting around RV. Secure bottom of foam board so wind dies not blow it down. Use cement blocks on both sides of the foam board .

[@dawnoesterling3645]

So much fun watching interviews with people I met while spend a couple of days at Thunder Canyon! Keep warm y'all.

[@patmoloney8984]

Good tips and information. Thanks for reminding me about ordering a spare temp and sail switch. I remember watching your video on that topic, but forgot to order them back then. We are going with the "Florida" tip for winter RV'ing this year. Stay warm!

[@RVOddCouple]

Stay warm you two and hope to visit Fl this winter 🥶

[@martymerkler5472]

The oild radiator heaters work great! Good review.

[@cremebrulee8436]

About to go full time in an rv for the first time ! Your channel has been a godsend !

[@joannamarquis2705]

I just returned 2 electric heaters because of failure. Thanks for the info on radiating oil heaters🙂

[@RVOddCouple]

Happy to help😀 Oil filled radiant is the best way to go

[@christylove5807]

We've thrown towels down to insulate floor in a pinch.

[@yobabybubba]

Guys, that aerial view of ""Camp Gratitude"" was absolutely beautiful. Love y'all ❤

[@gelflingmusic9428]

Thanks for the tips. I'm in Alaska and my tips are instole a wood stove (correctly) and have a generator.

[@paulhudson8321]

Hey guys. We picked up our 2022 Lance 1172 truck camper yesterday. Took a year to get after ordering it. It’s 4 season with ducted heating. We have little experience camping in not too cold of weather but don’t really want to camp in really cold weather. We have a propane furnace, solar power and lithium batteries for boondocking and an onboard propane generator. Winter has settled in early up here in Ontario Canada so the camper will be stored until the spring. Thanks for the tips always great to learn from others. 👍🇨🇦

[@RVOddCouple]

Congratulations Paul😀 Hope you can make your way down to AL. Stay warm our Friend

[@Beckycorbetthypnotherapy]

Jeez I wish it was as warm as 32° for me right now. Seriously that is not cold!

[@manxgato3490]

Tiny bubble wrap your windows. Adds privacy as well as helping RV retain heat. Also, painter's paper rolls, in areas that get real cold (below 0° F), in addition to the bubble wrap, reduces cold. Lastly, believe it or not, get a ceramic pot plate (for gardening) & anywhere from 3 - 8 tea candles, light them up on one's kitchen counter; & they will take away the chill in the big family area. Oh, if one's RV has skimpy plastic foldable doors, separating the bedroom from that main area, I've actually hung a shower curtain & bed sheet as a thermal barrier; leaving the electric oil heat warming up the bedroom to a cozy 80° F. I know the floor gets cold, but using a bunch of cheap throw rugs to insulate, as well as food items that are sealed to chill w/o using the refrigerator. Also, a cooler, left in the vehicle, for refrigerated items when I know the temps are going to be below freezing 🥶.

[@RVOddCouple]

Wow! Great tips 😀

[@TheEdelKampers]

All great tips for staying safe, secure and warm as you never know when you will be caught in cold weather. Our favorite and the one that we follow is staying in FL in the winter. Have a blessed Sunday. Mary💕Fred

[@RVOddCouple]

God bless Mary & Fred❤️

[@homesteadnews]

Great advice for winterizing an RV. Thank you so much for all your great videos. ~ Kevin and Pat

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Kevin & Pat 😀

[@dawnm.h.reeves5717]

You both are so loved and appreciated. Big Hugs from Philly! The No Grandkids..Gran!

[@kenp9469]

Great advice. The skirt can make a huge difference. Especially if you do not have a heated underbelly. Second bubble wrap. If you have windows you seldom use. Put a dark-colored bubble wrap between the window, and the shade. If you still want the light, then use clear bubble wrap. Not quite as good. You can also use the bubble wrap on the doors. Why bubble wrap. It is very light. So, painters masking tape, will usually hold it. And painters tape will come off clean, usually. Now, if you are handy enough. To put up sturdy hooks above the doors and windows. A cut to size piece of wool blanket works better.

[@RVOddCouple]

Always great tips Ken😊👍❤️

[@Liam.caliber]

Big frickin wood stove installed into mine. It’s keepin us warm so far. Love you guys!

[@RVOddCouple]

We do do what we gotta do 😀👍

[@Liam.caliber]

@@RVOddCouple Absolutely my friend. It was a choice for me. Be tied down - to tyranny and oppression - or settle down on 84 acres, starting with a 1 bed 1 bath 33’ camper and add on. The wood stove (fire) was a concern of course… but with enough research (how many heat shields you will need, height of the chimney ti keel the smoke drift away from re-entry etc.) it’ has worked like a charm. The stove we use for warmth, to cook our meals on, to put the tea kettle on, to heat a 10 gallon pot for our showers (a large cup to dip into once in the shower and douse over the head)….. it’s all free. Hope this gives your viewers some new ideas. God bless you both. May he protect you and keep you filled with His love. Take care! 🤝

[@pamelanurse2024]

I don’t have an RV but passed it on to my friends who are living in their camper this winter while they build their house.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I have to live in a camper this winter while I wait for my cabin to be built. I've never stayed in a camper before so I'm jumping in head first with no experience. I'm going to have a electric box to to plug camper into to run lights and heater. But I'm trying to learn all I can so thank you! It's about a month away so time is almost out to learn It does get cold in Kentucky but above above freezing most of the time accept at night. But Jan Feb can get pretty bitter.

[@backcountryboondockers]

Add a diesel heater in our 27'. Works great I have it drawing cold outside air and cracking a window keeps fresh dry air in circulation. Currently in quartzite long term visitor area. Staying warm

[@RVOddCouple]

Stay warm Brother

[@paulblack1799]

RV winterizing tip: Quartzsite. John, does the hat ever come off? We've forgotten what your head looks like.

[@RVOddCouple]

Stapled to my head now Paul 🤠

[@arbonneladyTN]

@@RVOddCouple John, 😂❤️❤️

[@MarkIrv89]

I've seen it Paul, NOT GOOD!🤣🤣🤣

[@RVOddCouple]

@@MarkIrv89 who asked you 😂🤣

[@MarkIrv89]

@@RVOddCouple ❤️❤️❤️

[@DavidHBurkart]

Back to the basics this week, with great RVing advice!! Appreciate what y'all do!

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

Great video!!! I made a heated hose too. I used it last week. I keep the heater parts you were talking about with me in the camper at all times ever since you put out that video a couple years ago. I ran into the circuit issue last week. We had an electric heater on and tried to use the microwave and it popped the breaker. Lesson learned.

[@RVOddCouple]

Y’all Rock Stacy😀😀😀

[@mobiltec]

For under $50 you can install a dual tank regulator that has an auto switch over in it and it doesn't even require any power. Just install it in place of your old dual tank regulator with it and you never have to worry about going outside to manually switch over to another tank again. And while that tank is being used, you can remove the other and fill it without losing pressure. This also means your fridge will never run out between tanks either.

[@RVOddCouple]

Looking into this😀👍 Thank you

[@kathrynb4683]

I travel the last two winters solo in my 32 ft National RV. I learned all on my own the hard way how to use my generator and my engine to heat. The nice thing about my National is it is a 4 season RV. All my water pipes are heated. It also has a huge propane tank. I was on the beach for all of February. That month I learned to make a flower pot candle heater with tea lights. It kept my bedroom cozy at night and I cracked the window open just an 1/8 of an inch. I put 1 inch bubble sized bubble wrap on the windows. Just moistened the window with a damp cloth and slap it on the glass like smoked window film. It doubles the sun warmth. When I go again I am going to make a downspout plexiglass solar furnace. It runs on a small computer fan which can run on batteries. You can get about 145° shooting into your RV through the basement and up through the floors. When the sun shines of course. You can look them up on YT.

[@jillgott6567]

I live in am older house built 1880 , landlord pays the heat however, that means it is also controlled. Wearing two shirts, long pants, socks is a uniform adding a blanket when watching TV. I put up tension rods in most of my windows, and hang matching curtain panels over them. Then pull my drapes over that and secure with clothes pins [ yea, I'm a Yankee ] . We are due for a colllllddddd winter in The Great State of Maine. So, I plan on hanging throw blankets over the rods covering them with navy blue panels so they do not look trashy. KEEP WARM STAY SAFE

[@RVOddCouple]

I love Maine Jill❤️❤️❤️ Stay warm Hunny

[@A1kaching]

Like your videos guys. I have a tip. Unplug the microwave and use the outlet for a space heater ceramic or other. If you need a extension cord make up a 12 3 with the ends. Microwave is usually always on a separate feed.

[@RVOddCouple]

Excellent idea! Thank you

[@melendyladyboykin2482]

One tip from me. What works in one place might not work for another. You have to consider wind speeds, temps, etc. The tips you use in Alabama and Mississippi, which is where we are from, might not work in the Dakota where it is very windy.

[@RVOddCouple]

Great point Wendy

[@wyatt1153]

Webasto gas dry heater is the best economical heater. Uses only one gallon of gas in 24 hours. They make a diesel model also for towables.

[@elephantdog3471]

A great "Heads Up" video on how to stay warm and safe at the same time!

[@virginialemm864]

I LOVED this video! It was great information and great that you had other camper’s give their ideas and opinions on winterization. You’re always so helpful and free with your expertise and ideas. As always, Love you guys, Virginia

[@julianklimek7041]

Very helpful thanks. My winter tip is to have something to cuddle with:)

[@johnc3225]

Problem with those buddy heaters is not that they produce carbon monoxide, they displace the oxygen in your rig. That is they eat up the oxygen, thus raises the cabin monoxide.

[@RVOddCouple]

👍👍👍 Thank you John

[@larryag99]

Keep in mind when using primarily electric (or any fuel) space heaters to heat the interior of your coach... most RV's divert a small amount of warm air from your coach heater to the equipment bay in order to keep pipes, traps, and holding tanks from freezing. When your coach heater doesn't run, these areas receive no heat and you risk freezing your critical systems. Temporary cold nights, a little below the freezing temperature, probably will do no harm... but if it is staying below freezing even during the day you would be wise to check the temperature in those areas, if possible, and maybe run your coach heater more and only rely on the portable heaters to "top-off" a cold living space. In my coach (5th wheel) I was able to put a small electric space heater (300-watts) in my storage bay to protect the plumbing traps from freezing, however this did noting for the holding tanks. It was a plan-b if I ran out of propane, but I only used it for emergency situations. Freezing is no joke for your critical systems, as it can become VERY expensive to repair if something freezes and breaks, not to mention a huge inconvenience until repaired.

[@RVOddCouple]

This is true and why we mentioned it 😀👍

[@larryag99]

@@RVOddCouple Oh, sorry, I missed it. I even went back and watched the video again... and missed it a second time. Guess I need to have that checked next time I'm at the doctors.

[@brianbouchard1947]

Florida great tip.

[@RVOddCouple]

Can’t wait to get to Fl

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

💯 We have lived full-time RV life on the Coast of Oregon 🌴 since 2018 in our 1984 Class A Winnebago.💙 We stopped using our propane ($3.50 per gallon) furnace last year and began using the portable radiant oil heater plugged into power.✌️I love staying warm in my Cabela's negative zero sleeping bag instead of electric blanket!!🤗 Great video 📸 #davesandersstepdaughter

[@idarmartin6022]

Skirting is a must to stay warm.

[@RVOddCouple]

It certainly helps 👍

[@billquailes7882]

I have installed a Chinese diesel heater and no longer use the furnace but I keep it operational, good advice on the spare switches. Best advice I have is chasing 70 degrees, my choice for this season is the LTVA near Yuma, AZ.

[@RVOddCouple]

Yuma can get cold Bill. Stay warm

[@joecote6648]

Hey John. I have a change over regulator on my camper. No more going out in the middle of the night. You can get one at amazon or a propane dealer. I am full time stationery. I have a popup that I have a change over for.

[@RVOddCouple]

Thanks Joe😀 I didn’t know there was such a product

[@conservativehippie9736]

get you a tube of silicone and put little dots on the bottom of your footies or your socks and there you go...

[@RVOddCouple]

Interesting!

[@pattysmith8212]

We don’t RV but your tips are so good for everyone

[@RVOddCouple]

We love to help 😀

[@jaya.0069]

Oil heaters are really great, I use two in my small house in coastal Alabama and rarely ever need to kick on the central unit!

[@RVOddCouple]

We love ours

[@gfaverill]

Welcome back to the RV world! Great tips J&M !!

[@RVOddCouple]

Hey Gary 😀

[@bunnielynn777]

Great tips, guys! Keep those chickens warm too😊 God bless y’all and keep you in His loving care 🛐❤️🛐

[@RVOddCouple]

Mercedes has some of them in the house now Bunnie! Says it’s too cold outside 🤣😂

[@kathyjoslin1361]

This is our first time to have heated floors and we love them.

[@PrimordialTuna]

We're selling our house and purchasing a long term rv to live. Thanks for the tips, winter has been our greatest concern

[@user-cs4bz2lz2f]

Thanks I live in mine everything y'all said is true be safe out there 🙏😊

[@clementgoetke2385]

i have been using toyotomi oil fired stoves on a boat and camper for 20 years best bang for the buck

[@matthewbegin3462]

We love cold weather camping!!! Have a electric fireplace in our rv that works great curving the propane expense.

[@felixguiterrez1498]

Do you leave your hot water tank on?

[@user-fu7qg8mq5v]

in a pinch jumper the limit switch& get a dehumidifier

[@jlgraham5606]

Watched the sail and limit switch video also. Very helpful advice. Keep warm!

[@RVOddCouple]

We love to help where we can 😀👍

[@scottmctear6282]

You guys are great Mercedes John. I love your shows. I bought a brand new fifth wheel Toyota alliance Ballard, and I am living in it. LOL Washington, it's cold. Take heed to the information. That you give out I thank you agand scott Mctear 😊

[@brianroth7852]

John, Mercedes, my brother just had to pay for a service call🤑😭. Found out that around 32' the ammonia that is used in RV fridges will turn into a gelled liquid instead of being able to turn to a gases state. Once it forms a gelled product your RV fridge quits keeping things cold. Mobile service teck charged him a $159.. to say that there was nothing wrong with the fridge. Told him to go and buy a light. Similar to the heat lamps you use for your chickens. HOW EVER DONT USE A HEAT LAMP BULB SINCE IT MAY START A FIRE. BUT USE A STANDARD 20-60 watt LIGHT BULB AND PUT IT IN THE FRIDGE BAY WHERE YOUR OUTSIDE VENT IS. Fridge is working GREAT now. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"

[@RVOddCouple]

Thanks for sharing Brian!!! Good to know

[@mama-wench]

New subscriber.. New to full time living in an RV. I'm also a retiree. Last winter was miserable... Yup, electric heaters and a bill through the roof. My camper is a 40 foot 5th wheel and that's a lot of space to heat. My furnace runs but it doesn't shut off once it reaches the set temp. I'll definitely be watching your suggestions.

[@michaelalbert8474]

I bought a 90lb propane tank that helps a LOT in the winter. My regular tanks are only used for backup. I did have to do a little plumbing to make it work properly.

[@markpillori]

So happy to see you do an rv video! Welcome back!

[@RVOddCouple]

Thank you Mark😀

[@carltierman4202]

Install an auto change over gas regulator on your propane tanks and use Mopeka sensors to show you your tank levels on your iPhone

[@RVOddCouple]

Good idea

[@richardkoch8752]

I'm old school as heck John & Mercedes. I'm looking at a smaller travel trailer......Winnebago Micro Minnie w/o a slide. I am going to have a professional install a premium carpet in it except for the door and bathroom area. Nothing nicer than the feel of a good carpet underfoot

[@kathyinwv250]

78 indoors? O. M. G ! I get hot at 68 just kicked back watching tv!

[@deborahshallin5843]

I wondered about filling my fresh water tank. Thank you. I seem to remember needing to use it when there was a problem down the line and although the snow had melted. I still didn’t have water. The Rv park told me that I wouldn’t need to fill my tank, but after your video. I’m going to fill them up. Thanks!! From a devoted subscriber Ps I going to Colorado next week until February when my nursing contract ends

[@earlreyes212]

Thank you y’all for the information!

[@ftkinsella]

Great tips guys for winter RVing. Also great for winter living. Stay warm guys. Hi Sage!!! Cheers 😙🥂😘

[@RVOddCouple]

Cheers F&T❤️

[@maggiew6200]

10 years in a big fifth wheel voltage toy hauler in Alaska & we put in a big pellet stove for a few years & then a big ventless propane heater which worked great & worked with no electricity. We had cold down to -22° in the 10 years. We never had anybody in the rv park in 10 years have an rv fire or die in the rv from carbon monoxide. We built real wood steps & used no slip tape stuff from Lowe’s on our steps/porch. Roll of silver insulation at Lowe’s works great for cutting pieces to place into the inside of the windows & helps with heat, cold & sun. We insulated our rv with the silver foam board & we made sure our sewer hookup was underneath our rv & we left the tank open all the time & never had it freeze in ten years but we did have a big front load washer we put in the back of the toy hauler so that helped flush everything out. Every winter was different & every winter we learned something new. ❄️ 🥶 🏔️ ⛄️ 🎿 ⛷️ ❄️ 🧊 ⛄️ 🏔️ Oh and you need to use a dehumidifier if using the ventless propane heater.

[@RVOddCouple]

You know how to really cold camp Jeremy and Maggie😀👍🥶