[VAC] Re: insulation - heaters - cold climates

[JPPOLLY@xxxxxxx]

Having spent one winter in Colorado in the trailer, you will freeze your buns 
off unless you take some fairly drastic measures!  I consider my Airstream a 
three season camping vehicle.  One of the problems I encountered was that the 
snow would melt and run down and freeze the door shut while I was inside!  I 
camped at the Grand Canyon in November and the water lines froze while we 
were out hiking even with the heater running - so be ready to do some serious 
winterizing.  Terry's idea of a thermometer in the nether regions of the 
trailer to moniter the temp around pipes and tanks is a good place to start.  
The easiest way is to dry camp in the winter, which is what I resorted to, 
just carry water in portable carriers, use a portapotti, and rely on public 
showers for bathing.
And then there is another thing to consider - I have towed my AS on snowy 
roads and I don't like it!!! I also find that other drivers going to ski 
resorts may not be experienced on snow and ice and tend to drive as if the 
roads are dry, just because they are driving an SUV, so that presents another 
danger, trying to avoid an accident with AS behind you on ice is a nightmare 
to me.

Just Plain Polly
1964 Globe Trotter
Colorado
WBCCI 7113