Some people put a space heater under the campers to help with plumbing and i remember as a little girl they put a heat lamp in the pump house to keep the well from freezing. They is also a heated tape you wrap around the pipes to help with pipes . You can buy insulation to wrap your water pipes. Good luck with everything.
Thank you for the information! I'll have to look into all of that! Definitely want to avoid busted pipes! It's kinda been a live and learn type of experience, so any tips are greatly appreciated!
Check out how surving Ringworm used reflective under his cabin to insulate his floor. I live in a drafty old mobile home and and belong to several groups and the number one things people did last year was to put cardboard over the windows. I know it is not pretty and people even painted designs on it. it's all about layers.
Great job !!! Getting winterized is always best done early like ya'll are doing . Ive got my rock salt ready. We usually have some really cold winters. Can't wait ❤ stay safe 🙏
I enclosed the trailer with 1 layer of crap no name thin reflectix, 2 coats of silicon paint, then another layer of reflectix in 2023, and just added another layer to the outside 2 days ago so 2.5 layers now, I have a 170w under rug heater in the under space, which has my batteries, grey treatment, and 600 gal water tank, with the 170w heater at 21F , 66F under and 70F inside. With just the first crap layer at 50F I had to run my 1500w heater. With the second layer I was using a 350w heater all day and 40 mins of the 1500w at -27F the underspace low was 34F, this year I plan to rely on the 170w and short burst the 1500w 2 times a day. Night and day difference having the heat come through the floor, better than a lot of houses I lived in. When I had 1.5 layers, I turned the heat off for 15 hours at 5F and temp drops from 70F to 42F, without the insulation it would freeze in 2 hours and never feel warm. Power consumption per day under 5kwh, 2x 1500w space heaters is 72kwh. Next build I won't put insulation on the ground , instead 18-inch sand bed and make a sand heater. 2 layers of resisto on a 28ft 5th costs $1000.00 then 500 for silicon paint or the sun will eat the resisto.
Nice job winterizing. I have to do the same every year. For the skirting, I used 1.5 inch foil lined foam insulation. It made a world of difference. I only mention that because you were wondering what to do with an open spot by the slide
Yeah, a lot of people have mentioned the foam i think thats what we plan to do with that spot! I am thankful for the information because we've kinda just winged it. lol been a live and learn type of thing!
@@Escaping_TheOrdinary that's the way it's been for us. Our first year, we had straw bales around the camper and completely regret it. For about the same money, we bought enough insulation to go around the whole camper. I think we even had enough to put up in a bunch of cabinets, on the outside walls and ceilings in them. That cut way down on condensation, too. Good luck on your journey😎
Yeah, we had hay bales in that one spot that is now open on the slide. We knew we didn't wanna do that again. We have insulation on all the windows that's seemed to help. Yes the condensation can be so bad in the winter, it's crazy! Thank you so much! & you as well! 😊
2 inch foam board your slides, it will help with heat loss. Use heat trace on your water line going into the camper. P.S. duct tape won't work on the foam board use that silver duct tape. And use the foam board on the slide bottom. We spent 10 years in our 5th wheel in Texas thru the ice and snow storms, freezing temps and survived. We also used double carpets on every floor. (Home depot, foam backed carpet).
Thank you so much for the information! I'm definitely gonna check out all of that. 🤞it's the last winter in the camper! Just gotta make it through this winter! ☺️
Perhaps put straw bales outside and along your camper's skirting? It would help stop the cold air from hitting the skirting and prevent the cold from radiating in.
Run a space heater on a good cord from the breaker box thru the slide out crack and it will help heat up the inside better. Do not add antifreeze in the water tank. If you need to drain pull the plug on the tank. I kept my space heaters going all winter long.
Yes, we have two space heaters that we use! & keep the propane heat on a certain temperature in case the space heaters can't keep up! & okay, thanks on the antifreeze. I've always felt iffy about it! 😊
Maybe you could wrap your pipes with a weather wrap i remember people saying they wrapped their pipes . Jus a suggestion I'm new to your channel and I'm from North Carolina
We're in our fall weather, but now nights are getting colder by the week! 🥶 Hoping for some rain for you! We had a dry spell as well, until that hurricane Helene came through!
Hello 👋 Nee subscriber I see people put installation around their pipes in water lines. It's like foam material they cut it and slide it over the pipes.
Hey! 😊 Thank you for subscribing! Yes, I've also heard of this. We're gotten a lot of great feedback and information that I think we might be good for the winter! 🤞 super grateful for the information! 😊
From Michigan. The cold has hit us already. I enjoy your watching winter prep. Baby girl helping, is soo cute.
Yes! The cold has hit us as well! & ! I'm definitely feeling it! Lol. Thank you for the watch! She is a daddys girl, no doubt! ❤️☺️
You need to put insulation underneath the camper and wrap the pipes as good as you can
That's the plan!
Thank you! 😊
Lovely home and lovely family. May God Bless you and yours forever 🙏 ❤️
Thank you! ❤️
May God bless you and yours forever as well! ✝️🙏🙌
Some people put a space heater under the campers to help with plumbing and i remember as a little girl they put a heat lamp in the pump house to keep the well from freezing. They is also a heated tape you wrap around the pipes to help with pipes . You can buy insulation to wrap your water pipes. Good luck with everything.
Thank you for the information! I'll have to look into all of that! Definitely want to avoid busted pipes! It's kinda been a live and learn type of experience, so any tips are greatly appreciated!
@@Escaping_TheOrdinary There is also an insulation board that people cut and that would go behind the siding you put up.
Check out how surving Ringworm used reflective under his cabin to insulate his floor. I live in a drafty old mobile home and and belong to several groups and the number one things people did last year was to put cardboard over the windows. I know it is not pretty and people even painted designs on it. it's all about layers.
Okay! I will definitely check that out. Thank you so much for the information!
Also heat tape works really well
Awe little one wanted to help outside ..
Definitely a daddys girl! ❤️
Great job !!! Getting winterized is always best done early like ya'll are doing . Ive got my rock salt ready. We usually have some really cold winters. Can't wait ❤ stay safe 🙏
Yes! We've learned to get it done as soon as the weather starts to change. Seems like the winters come fast! Thank you!
You stay safe as well! ❤️
@@Escaping_TheOrdinary your welcome. Good advice they sure do before you know it cold weather's here. Stay safe.
I enclosed the trailer with 1 layer of crap no name thin reflectix, 2 coats of silicon paint, then another layer of reflectix in 2023, and just added another layer to the outside 2 days ago so 2.5 layers now, I have a 170w under rug heater in the under space, which has my batteries, grey treatment, and 600 gal water tank, with the 170w heater at 21F , 66F under and 70F inside. With just the first crap layer at 50F I had to run my 1500w heater. With the second layer I was using a 350w heater all day and 40 mins of the 1500w at -27F the underspace low was 34F, this year I plan to rely on the 170w and short burst the 1500w 2 times a day. Night and day difference having the heat come through the floor, better than a lot of houses I lived in. When I had 1.5 layers, I turned the heat off for 15 hours at 5F and temp drops from 70F to 42F, without the insulation it would freeze in 2 hours and never feel warm. Power consumption per day under 5kwh, 2x 1500w space heaters is 72kwh. Next build I won't put insulation on the ground , instead 18-inch sand bed and make a sand heater. 2 layers of resisto on a 28ft 5th costs $1000.00 then 500 for silicon paint or the sun will eat the resisto.
Nice job winterizing. I have to do the same every year. For the skirting, I used 1.5 inch foil lined foam insulation. It made a world of difference. I only mention that because you were wondering what to do with an open spot by the slide
Yeah, a lot of people have mentioned the foam i think thats what we plan to do with that spot! I am thankful for the information because we've kinda just winged it. lol been a live and learn type of thing!
@@Escaping_TheOrdinary that's the way it's been for us. Our first year, we had straw bales around the camper and completely regret it. For about the same money, we bought enough insulation to go around the whole camper. I think we even had enough to put up in a bunch of cabinets, on the outside walls and ceilings in them. That cut way down on condensation, too. Good luck on your journey😎
Yeah, we had hay bales in that one spot that is now open on the slide. We knew we didn't wanna do that again. We have insulation on all the windows that's seemed to help. Yes the condensation can be so bad in the winter, it's crazy! Thank you so much! & you as well! 😊
@@Escaping_TheOrdinary you're welcome. I look forward to seeing more videos
Also look into a diesel heater. They are affordable and work great.
Okay, definitely will! ☺️
If you can, leave your sinks on a small drip,,it will help with the pipes from freezing.
Yes! We typically try and do that! ☺️
2 inch foam board your slides, it will help with heat loss. Use heat trace on your water line going into the camper. P.S. duct tape won't work on the foam board use that silver duct tape. And use the foam board on the slide bottom. We spent 10 years in our 5th wheel in Texas thru the ice and snow storms, freezing temps and survived. We also used double carpets on every floor. (Home depot, foam backed carpet).
Thank you so much for the information! I'm definitely gonna check out all of that. 🤞it's the last winter in the camper! Just gotta make it through this winter! ☺️
Or a electric heat wrap .. for pipes
Weather foam or it also comes in other variety like foam but like pool noodles or a wrap.. lowes carries it i belive
Perhaps put straw bales outside and along your camper's skirting? It would help stop the cold air from hitting the skirting and prevent the cold from radiating in.
We tried the hay bales last year and wasn't a huge fan on them. Thank you for the suggestion, though! ☺️
Run a space heater on a good cord from the breaker box thru the slide out crack and it will help heat up the inside better. Do not add antifreeze in the water tank. If you need to drain pull the plug on the tank. I kept my space heaters going all winter long.
Yes, we have two space heaters that we use! & keep the propane heat on a certain temperature in case the space heaters can't keep up! & okay, thanks on the antifreeze. I've always felt iffy about it! 😊
Electric tape for pipes. Wrap them up
Thank you! Definitely give it a try! ☺️
Your home is BEAUTIFUL ❤😊
Thank you! I try my best even being in a small space! ☺️
Great stuff I been wanting to underpin my camper we live in. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
It definitely helps a lot once the colder weather hits!
Thank you for commenting and watching our video!
I hope you have a great day as well!
Maybe you could wrap your pipes with a weather wrap i remember people saying they wrapped their pipes . Jus a suggestion
I'm new to your channel and I'm from North Carolina
Thank you for stopping by! ☺️
I've heard of this also, it can be pretty pricey, but I'll for sure check it out!
@@Escaping_TheOrdinary your very much welcome
Still warm here in Texas. It's been so dry.
We're in our fall weather, but now nights are getting colder by the week! 🥶
Hoping for some rain for you! We had a dry spell as well, until that hurricane Helene came through!
Hello 👋 Nee subscriber I see people put installation around their pipes in water lines. It's like foam material they cut it and slide it over the pipes.
Hey! 😊
Thank you for subscribing! Yes, I've also heard of this. We're gotten a lot of great feedback and information that I think we might be good for the winter! 🤞 super grateful for the information! 😊
Hello the youtube channel Gypsy Jenna lives similar to you and she has some good ideas ❤
I will check it out! Thank you!
How did you go through 2 tanks of propane in a week?
It got down in the negatives! 🥶
make sure ytou have enough Fire Extinguishers, smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Flashlights.
Yes! We have all of that! 😊