Prudent Steps For Your RV Trip Into The Snow

Taking an RV on a road trip in the winter can be an adventure. Planning ahead can make things go a lot better than just winging it, particularly when it comes to staying cold.

I personally have a thing for getting out in the snow. Taking a trip to Wyoming or some other beautiful area is high on my list of things to do. The views are amazing and the winter wonderland is quite and serene. Doing a trip in an RV is even better because it often is just you and the trees. While the views can be amazing, the cold can take some getting use to. This is particularly true when it comes to keeping warm inside the RV.

The Swiss Army Knife has a tremendous reputation. It is dependable, strong and can do just about anything you need so long as you can get all of the devices out of it. You should have a Swiss Army Knife with you on your trip, but there is another device that is just as important if you are in a remote area in an RV during the winter.

I shave my head. Completely. Yet, I own a hair dryer. Most people wonder why. Well, the hair dryer is the equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife on an RV trip in the snow in the dead of winter. Think about it. Warm to hot air blown into a focused area. Ah, now you get it. Like a Knight of the Round Table, you can wield a hair dryer in the battle against cold and freezing. It is particularly useful when it comes to dealing with frozen drains and pipes. Frankly, don’t leave home without it.

Heat rise and cold air rushes in to replace it. This basic fact is something you should keep in mind when you camp in the snow or some cold area. You average RV is not exactly an airtight box. Heat will escape through windows, vents and any tiny opening. To replace it, cold air will seep in through the lower sections of your RV. It can be around pipe openings or whatever. You can caulk and seal till your arms fall off, but you will never stop it from happening. A better idea is try to seal the underside of your rig whenever you stop to camp. You can use skirting or even create snow barriers to block cold air from rushing under the RV. Trust me, it helps.

Finally, your windows are a source of great heat loss. If you are going on a trip of more than two or three days, you need to replace the drapes. Get rid of the thin material and put something thick. It will add a layer of insulation and prevent a lot of heat loss.

Adrien White is with RVRentalsforYou.com - information on