GodwinAustin
New member
Hi Y'all, looking to get some Beta from those who have wintered in their hard-sided camper while plugged in. My camper is a 2006 Bigfoot 1500 9.3SB, and I am in NW Wyoming where winter nights are routinely in the single digits and sometimes below 0.
I will be utilizing a dry-den mat from Ravenwolf marine beneath the mattress, as well as cracking a window to control humidity, although it is very dry here. The plan is to be plugged in and to run a radiant space heater at all times, as well as a small 250 watt cermaic heater under the sink area near all the pipes and water heater (I was also wondering if I should try and run an additional 250W heater in the grey/black tank/valve area at the outside access panel as it seems it may be a good idea to keep that area heated.
I would like to maintain water use by using a heated hose, and keeping both tank valves permanently open as I do have a sewer hookup where I will be parked. I know the typical route is to winterize and use portable water but I would like to maintain water systems if possible.
When I take the camper for trips, I would likely use an air compressor to clear the system as well as purging the hot water heater before travel. I do have a second car, so the camper will stay parked most of the time, except for ski trips, winter camping trips etc.
Any tips and experiential mistakes and successes would be appreciated.
I will be utilizing a dry-den mat from Ravenwolf marine beneath the mattress, as well as cracking a window to control humidity, although it is very dry here. The plan is to be plugged in and to run a radiant space heater at all times, as well as a small 250 watt cermaic heater under the sink area near all the pipes and water heater (I was also wondering if I should try and run an additional 250W heater in the grey/black tank/valve area at the outside access panel as it seems it may be a good idea to keep that area heated.
I would like to maintain water use by using a heated hose, and keeping both tank valves permanently open as I do have a sewer hookup where I will be parked. I know the typical route is to winterize and use portable water but I would like to maintain water systems if possible.
When I take the camper for trips, I would likely use an air compressor to clear the system as well as purging the hot water heater before travel. I do have a second car, so the camper will stay parked most of the time, except for ski trips, winter camping trips etc.
Any tips and experiential mistakes and successes would be appreciated.
Last edited: