Winter Use of Discovery

[jla956]

We have an '07 Discovery and we're thinking about making a trip to Wyoming later on this month. We were told that the temperature gets down into the single digits and the wind chill can be well below zero.

My question is this: can our coach be operated in those conditions as long as we leave the propane heaters on without us having to winterize it? We plan on staying in it the entire time to make sure the heat stays on.

My initial concerns are that there are quite a few water lines exposed on the outside of the coach or in compartments that are not heated. The water filter is in the dump compartment and I don't think it's heated. Also, the water line to the fridge (fresh water and ice) is exposed behind a vented panel. The main fresh water dump lines are outside and I'm not sure about any other lines.

Are there any guidelines available that address the winter use of a coach along with the temperature ranges where it's okay to do so?

Thanks ahead of time for your input and help.

[boothby1952]

RV camping in winter conditions, even with an "arctic package" (heated bays, double pane glass, ect) can be a chore. I spent a winter in Maine inside a motorhome, and finally had to place bales of hay around the base for insulation, covered all the windows with heat shrink plastic, and continually monitored all water lines, batteries, and heating system. Most RVs do not have an adequate heating system to begin with, so you will need to supplement this with additional heaters, such as electric or ceramic types. To prevent holding tanks from freezing, you can purchase heating pads for the tanks. Using heavy curtains will also help retain heat. Another problem is condensation inside your unit. Use of a dehumidifier is an option. Keeping your roof snow free so your vents work properly is important. Another consideration would be that many campgrounds are closed during the winter, and if open, may not have running water available from your site. It will be an adventure.