Winter RV Living: The Ultimate RV Accessories.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Visit rvmattress.com/allaboutrvs To get up to get 25% off your mattress with code "AllAboutRVs" With the cold temps this week I thought I would share some of the best options for cold-weather RV accessories for winter. Let me know what you would add to the List for your ultimate RV Winter Camping. Propane Tank Heater. amzn.to/4aYA3K6 100# Propane Tank. amzn.to/3O3BsFj Tank Adapter. amzn.to/3vsuCm8 Hose Extension. amzn.to/3tOzxNX E-Trailer extension bit.ly/3O40hkh Heated Hose. amzn.to/3UhfliH Water Supply Cover amzn.to/3U01Zae Sewer Heated Sleeve amzn.to/48x3C3I RV Step Covers. amzn.to/3U1bmqk amzn.to/3S5i3Fg RV Step Heaters (Measure steps first). amzn.to/3ShHlB8 Door insulation amzn.to/48UysTp Heated Blanket. amzn.to/424R3tV Heated Rug element. amzn.to/3S5pJHA Heated Rug amzn.to/3S08AyI Dehumidifier. amzn.to/3NYjfcb Extreme Heat. amzn.to/4aSOCyG Air Skirt. www.airskirts.com/ RV Heater Options kzbin.info/www/bejne/injJhKZjaa2WjpY Rv Condensation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmq8p2OuhZmGmqM RV Heated Hose. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6jXf3iXesiEpck

[@stevenedington8882]

We received our new RVMattress last week and love it. The original 6-inch Serta Foam mattress was nice for weekend trips, but now that we are fully retired and going on longer trips--the BB Hybrid Signature mattress is better than our house bed! RVMattress offers a 25% for military retirees too!

[@JandAReview1]

We cut foam board and put in the back of the cabinets and also the pantry which is in the slide. Every little thing helps.

[@shawnbeerens4292]

I have a heated mattress pad, I know it's similar to a heated blanket but I like it more because your body is on top of the heat.

[@LarryLyonRelyon]

I agree! We have one with separate controls so my wife and I can set it to the temp we prefer. Actually, we usually just use it to warm up the bed before we get in under multiple layers of blankets and such.

[@shanedenmark5536]

I had one of those at home for years and absolutely LOVED it! Now I wanna find another one.

[@IMV61]

I just purchased a massage table heating pad. I am looking forward to staying warm this winter.

[@jambo_jackbelly]

Funny I have never heard of heated pad, but what I do is put my electric blanket under the fitted sheet. Before I go to bed I turn the blanket on medium and let it warm for about 15 minutes Then I turn it completely off and get into a warm bed relax and go to sleep. Before I had the blanket on top of me and I kept it on low and I would get way too hot.

[@terrymoses7548]

I not only latch the outside stove vent flap closed, but I also replace the filter inside with a square of corrugated cardboard when it is not in use. Such as when I leave the RV, and at night.

[@neilrankin9945]

I covered our Rv door with blanket like fabric. I added some metal snaps above the door so the blanket can be removed very easily. I also place a pillow in step cavity. It makes a massive difference.

[@stevenedington8882]

I cover the A/C unit on top of the RV to prevent cold air from entering the RV. Naturally be careful when walking on the trailer, but this helps to keep cold air from coming in. I use throw rugs throughout the trailer to keep the floors warm too.

[@scotttaylor3598]

I converted the screen door on our rig into a storm door. I got some very thin clear acrylic sheets, and, by placing self-adhering hook and loop tape around the exterior border of the screen door, and the opposing tape along the borders of the easy-to-cut acrylic, I now can quickly convert the screen door to a clear storm door. In cool weather, the exterior door can still be left open, allowing light to enter, similar to window film, but more durable and easy removable and replaceable. Adds an extra insulating layer from drafts when both door are closed. Total cost about $50.

[@cpwatching5647]

Minnesota guy says if you need to heat your propane tank head south. This will not be your biggest problem if it is that cold. If you have a small tank, just shake it abit once and awhile. "Stir the Tanks" like Apollo 13 did just without the boom!!

[@chachi5975]

I thought I read somewhere that the propane is more efficient when warmed up a bit. I can't remember where I saw it but the article made sense at the time.

[@johnwilmot6105]

You are the best for telling people good from bad about the RV products we all could have. Keep up the great work.

[@jayner3981]

We live in Alberta, Canada and winter camp quite often. This yr we skirted our trailer with foil insulation and had made a huge difference. We also placed the clear film over our windows, have electric and furnace heat plus a heated mattress pad. I do like the door cover u suggested and will look into that.

[@diverm2371]

Where do you camp there?

[@jayner3981]

@diverm2371 we have our trailer at a year-round RV resort about 1.5 hrs North of us.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Jared - In Eastern Canada - My RV goes to sleep for the winter. - lol - Cheers!

[@larkendelvie]

One thing many members of my family use are Kennel Heaters to keep pet beds warm. Works best in some kind of box or carrier (to hold in the heat). The other big thing is flat out good cold weather sense. Wear layers, change out of wet clothes as soon as you can, drink something hot. Always have gloves, a hat, and a coat available (learned that one when I was a kid, we were on a trip to California in June and my dad had to put chains on our van to get over Vail pass, we had only packed for California beaches). Always carry a shovel and make sure all exhausts are kept clear.

[@marginbuu212]

Nice hacks. I had no idea many of these things existed.

[@XLSLife]

I picked up a cheap curtain rod and one of those insulated, light blocking curtains for my door last year. Cheaper than the RV specific ones and I think it looks nicer to boot. I ran into issues with condensation on the windows when I put reflectix on them, because the moisture could still get around it. Same for the vents. For this year, I put that window shrink plastic over the reflectix to seal them air tight. (For the vents, since I wanted to go past the edges to get a good seal around them, I put painters tape on the ceiling and stuck the double sided adhesive to that. So far its sticking well and it actually looks nice with some blue accents around the vents, haha.) Most of the windows just have the film, but in the bedroom, where I wanted to be able to keep the light out more, I used both. I use a 100 watt incandescent light bulb in a utility light to add a small amount of heat to my passthrough and try to keep it a bit warmer. It's not as powerful as a heater, but its a heck of a lot cheaper. I also have 3 different sizes of space heater, 400, 750, and 900 watts, so whether I'm at a campground with 30 amps or staying with family with a 15 or 20 amp outlet I can get a bit of help from the electric heat and save a bit of propane. The smallest one is low enough power that I can leave the water heat on electric (so it doesn't freeze or use a huge amount of propane) and still have enough power left over for my computer and things like the fridge without tripping a breaker.

[@perrymahnke886]

Great video with Awesome tips, I live in Wisconsin & for the winter I take my truck camper to Arizona after Christmas & slowly make my way back home via New Mexico & Texas in April. As always, thank you for the high quality videos.

[@jasonhill9088]

I like to carry a Mr. Heater, buddy propane Heater. Just in case.

[@Justin-jf4ub]

Yup, wave-6 was my best winter investment

[@bertkelly7650]

For our early spring escapades, we put throw rugs down and plug in the electric space heater with the fake fire. $40 from Amazon. Only once did I have to undo the water hose.

[@eadgbefreak]

5:34 shiny side towards the living space. Brooklyn Bedding...Great mattress! NO...I don't work for them. A friend turned me on to them and It's the first upgrade (brought a used camper.) Even though the mattress that came with it was new, it didn't cut it.

[@brennamountford7611]

First time rv er full time and temps are in the teens and my drinking hose is froze! Definitely didn’t think this through! Also I’m propane only and going through it quick! Not loving it for sure

[@site_pro]

Heating pads under the lithium batteries (for travel trailers) to be able to charge them bellow 32F.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good one.

[@johnhines3591]

The BEST accessory is wheels & tires...... Move to a warmer area !

[@tammycarpenter1116]

Hey was thinking what if you put a t post at each corner of the rv use heavy duty cling wrap for trailer skirt no tape needed would stick to rv and cut out doors easy and remove easy just a thought cheap and you only have t post to transport instead of all that tarp or foam to deal with 😊

[@tightlines5534]

Thanks for all ur videos. It reached 10 degrees last night and my pipes froze somehow even tho I doubled up on pipe insulation. Thought I wouldn’t need rv skirting but looks like I do 👍

[@calledtojourney]

Great tips Jered! But we're in Terlingua, Texas, visiting Big Bend national park right now, and it's dropped just below freezing for the last two nights and will again for several to come. I'm not using our heated water hose yet, but if it were a few degrees colder, I'd have to or else fill our tank and drain the hose, which is annoying. Winter RVing can be incredible, but you have to be prepared for sub-freezing temperatures almost no matter where you go except maybe the Keys!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Very true. That cold can dip pretty far.

[@jocelynb8935]

Great info didn’t know some of these items existed. However I plan on using your last tip majority of the time.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Excellent!

[@cycle_path]

Stay warm out there

[@alesko5]

Hey Jared! I recently purchased the Xtreme Heater based on your recommendation from one of your past (recent) videos, and it's great! I have a bluetooth thermometer/hygrometer in a number of locations including our wet bay has been consistently over 40 degrees F (last two nights it's gotten down to 16 degrees), so thanks!!

[@tipaniak]

Only had propane freeze once, and that was -30 ish celcius. Maybe a near empty tank freezes at a warmer temp???

[@jordancook1668]

That’s a nice looking campsite.

[@diverm2371]

Awesome video, as always. Nice to know that when i see you have a video up, it is always going to be great. We'll done.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thank you very much!

[@nevlosconia]

SO SO SO wished i knew this before i only had a 50 ft heated hose and 50 ft g hose the facet was in a box only pink installation on the ground try 3 weeks NO water thank GOD that only damage to rv was out side kitchen faucet froze and broke i was told add a lamp in there and face the faucet i plan to add turn off valves on them also the handle to the grey tank broke totale damage was 80$ 70$ for faucet 8$ for handle and tax

[@d.chamblee6924]

We have had ALOT of problems with condensation and mold in our windows that we covered so be watchful of that. Now looking for a dehumidifier😮!

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@JanetCastaneda-z4g]

We bought 2 small dehumidifiers but have a larger one just in case.

[@ralange69]

Have you ever looked into the RV comfort system electric add-on for standard propane furnaces?

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJaqhp2cbLCfosUsi=l-_8bhn5kLVZZWvq

[@TraconWizard]

I don't know if it helps, but I like to close the a/c vents in the ceiling. Keep the heat from entering the duct work. Easy and cost $0.

[@stevenedington8882]

Cover the A/C unit on the outside! Prevents the cold air from entering the rig too.

[@prepper1013]

Thanks Jared. Great information for this time of the year.

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Go south foe the winter works for us 😀

[@AllAboutRVs]

👍🏼

[@MMOverlandAdventures]

I have a 500lb lpg tank.

[@JoeSmith-nz2ju]

Tank heaters... I know you covered them before... from fresh water, to grey and black water tank heaters..

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes, excellent one I should have had on the list

[@timaz1066]

I go where the weather is warmer

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Amen to that.

[@Dominick13777]

Very helpful video. Question, "if I put a foam skirt all around the rv with an xtreme heater placed inside the skirting, do I need to heat tape the water lines?" (Pittsburgh area, rv size is a 8'X30' with one slide.)

[@jasonpetentler6056]

As always, great video!

[@peggyhaines7394]

Great information. God bless. 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

[@jan-michaelwyckoff3072]

Very informative, Thanks!

[@mikebailey5127]

I use a mini split

[@chachi5975]

What about your plumbing in the underbelly?

[@IMV61]

Shouldn’t I get some sort of heat blowing into my bedroom at the rear of my fifth wheel? I have a 2022 Keystone Montana 376 FL high country.

[@SurveyGuy-j2d]

So having all those heated items won't trip any brakers? heated sewer and water hose, heated steps, heated blanket, heated rug etc,

[@Hlpus1nall]

Great direct way to explain. My request would be not have music in it and just let me hear what you're saying.

[@markratliff7991]

Do you have any experience with or looked into the "CheapHeat" unit to allow you to use electricity vs propane to run your RV furnace.

[@timf6916]

Good information

[@LeeH-Ranger83]

Great video! Can you share the link to your “dehumidifier” video. TIA!

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@JJ-Journeys]

Good info Jared. I like the last option, use the wheels….go south. 😊

[@JebusHypocristosX]

Dueling banjos start playing...

[@williamsuttle3645]

There has got to be a cheaper alternative to skirting an rv. I'm a travel nurse (7 years in a travel trailer-10 years total), right now I'm in Missouri, it's cold. I like the portability of the skirting that snaps on, but it is expensive. Seems like I could make something like it for 1/10th the cost. Do you know of anything, or a how too?

[@MrMcaruthers]

Like you, I traveled for 9 years. Skirting will make your life so much easier. There’s a cheap way to skirt and then an expensive way. Each has its pros and cons.. if you plan on being in your RV for at least 2 or 3 more winters. I’d invest in the snap on skirting. Yes expensive but it will make your life so much better.. I did 2 winters in mid Missouri.. I know your pain for the cold..

[@jerrydaminato743]

Would you run your furnace while driving? Some people run fridges.

[@AllAboutRVs]

I don’t, we turn our propane off.

[@jasonholderieath6426]

The amazon links are not working for me.

[@rustyv6274]

Propane turns at -306 f you’re fine

[@christineoldham3015]

Heated steps?! Sounds like something to invest in for safety

[@christineoldham3015]

Heated rug?!!!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes it can really help out in those icy situation

[@gtj2020]

Good attempt Jared and for novice it's marginal. Hydrodynamic of liquid to gaseous state is not that simple. The colder ambient temperature actually inhibits the transition from liquid to a gas. But in reality it still becomes a gas but at a lower rate which actually is what causes the condition where it consumes the liquid/gas faster. The so-called "Propane" is not specifically suited for low ambient temperatures simply due to its thermal efficiency as could be expressed on a graph as a non linear curve... Just saying...

[@chachi5975]

I knew I heard that it's more efficient if you warm it up a bit. Thanks for explaining it better than I could.

[@MaryOKC]

Did you copy that from Google? 😂

[@alh871]

Yeah, I think he copied it from Google also. POINT IS, when propane is cold, it doesn't turn from liquid to VAPOR as FAST/VOLUME, and the very ACT of turning into a VAPOR, lowers the temperature of the remaining liquid ! This continues until an equilibrium is reached. Does t it ever STOP turning into a VAPOR, NO, but it S L O W S down the output of propane to the RV.