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Post by debora on Nov 8, 2019 9:22:05 GMT -5
Winter is coming! I'm looking for a good cover for my 2013 Spree Escape E14RB. We do get a bit of snow here in Winston Salem, NC. But I've not seen any White Walkers yet. Any recommendations?
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 8, 2019 12:17:03 GMT -5
ADCO is the brand that most use, pick the quality by price. Snow is not much of a problem, exposure to the sun does the most damage, so use a cover as much as possible.
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Post by debora on Nov 8, 2019 12:28:57 GMT -5
How far south does one have to live to avoid winterizing?
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Post by Edd505 on Nov 8, 2019 12:34:37 GMT -5
Look into something like this, keeps it covered and out of the sun. Do a net search on metal carports, found one company that had about 6 styles for 1000-1500. Ups resale on your place and and you won't be replacing every few years. The covers are a pain to get on and snugged down for the winds. You do not need a cement floor to park the RV. I did mine so I can use a car creeper under and just scoot around.
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 8, 2019 16:43:07 GMT -5
How far south does one have to live to avoid winterizing? Water freezes at 32 degrees, so check the historical records for your location. All but a few states experience temperatures that will cause damage. |
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Post by Edd505 on Nov 8, 2019 22:52:04 GMT -5
How far south does one have to live to avoid winterizing? Water freezes at 32 degrees, so check the historical records for your location. All but a few states experience temperatures that will cause damage. Hate to disagree but: They all get freezing weather, southern NM so about as far south as you can go. These are average, we get much coder on occasion, so it like playing Russian Roulette with temps. Anti freeze or air blown is cheaper than plumbing repairs, don't take a chance. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average low in °F: 29 33 38 45 54 62 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average low in °F: 68 67 60 47 36 29 |
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Post by debora on Nov 9, 2019 12:05:53 GMT -5
Thank you both! I have it full of antifreeze now and the cover is on the way. Can't do a metal cover at this time as we are renting, but I found what looks like a good one. Do full-time RV'ers just keep them warm enough to avoid pipes freezing same as one would do in a house? Wrap pipes and open cabinet doors? Just curious.
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 9, 2019 17:34:19 GMT -5
Full time use of an RV is tough if it is located where temperatures drop to well below freezing. Many go south for the winter. Keeping heat on to prevent frozen pipes will cost a small fortune in propane in northern states. Nearly all trailers are only used about six months in the northern half of the US, NC probably can do eight months.
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Post by Edd505 on Nov 9, 2019 19:46:40 GMT -5
I think those that stay in the cold areas skirt the RV with something to enclose the RV to the ground, wood, hay bails, etc. I posted the cold months here and I move to the Yuma AZ area about the 1st of the year for a couple months. Does that make me a snow bird? The people from MI & WI come to NM.
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Post by Edd505 on Nov 9, 2019 19:47:34 GMT -5
Duplicate, not sure how I did that.
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Post by Chuck on Nov 23, 2019 11:17:15 GMT -5
I think those that stay in the cold areas skirt the RV with something to enclose the RV to the ground, wood, hay bails, etc. I posted the cold months here and I move to the Yuma AZ area about the 1st of the year for a couple months. Does that make me a snow bird? The people from MI & WI come to NM. More like a snow buzzard  |
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