RV Remedies For Cold Weather

As a full time RVer I strive not be where it gets cold. In fact, I am normally moving in a southerly direction this time of year. However, I’m not always able to be where the outside temperature averages 70 degrees, so I need to be prepared for cold weather in the unlikely event it catches up with me. Last October we spent a bone chilling night at a Flying J in Wyoming when an early snow storm rolled through the area. The coldest places inside the 5th wheel were the overhead vents. These vents are covered by a thin plastic bubble that allows cold to penetrate into your RV. We used a vent insulator to plug this hole and it worked great. They are held in place with Velcro and put three inches of insulation between you and the cold. Not only are they excellent for winter, but they’re reversible (shinny side up) so they work great in summer when you’re running your air conditioner. These are available at most RV parts stores or you can make one yourself out of a piece of Styrofoam or foam rubber. Helping you stay warm and comfortable - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing