this our 3rd winter in NH living full time in our 2015 Montana. we pulled all the window frames and used expanda-foam to fill all the empty space reinstalled frames. than 3m plastic the windows. this made a HUGE difference.
I did the same thing. Pulled the inner frames and spray foamed around them, which cut down on the front on the frames. Put plastic up over all the windows and also the rooftop vents when it gets really cold. The first winter I realized I had water condensing on the metal frames of the vents and got a little bit of rust, even with a dehumidifier. Put plastic over them (with some painters tape underneath the double stick tape to protect the ceiling) and that stopped that problem.
I did something similar around my slide but I found that the 1" foam weather-stripping for sealing around window air conditioners fits perfectly between the walls of my camper and the flange of the slide, as well as between the underside of the slide floor and the camper floor. Not only does it make a huge difference in cold air getting in, it also stops a lot of ladybugs. (Last year I had to vacuum out thousands from behind the foam before I could retract my slide in the fall.) Edit: Forgot to note, I have a Schwintek slide so the spacing will obviously vary depending on your slide. But they make the foam in a couple different sizes and its nice and squishy.
Love your videos. I want to winter camp sometime, but haven't talked my hubby into it yet. Any ideas to keep warm are great. Thank you, and I hope you and yours had a very Merry Christmas.
I've been using a thermal insulating curtain over the door the past 2 winters. Definitely makes a difference (also keeps the door from glowing green when the sun shines on it, lol). I do want to put some magnets or Velcro along the sides to help it seal better against the wall though, just to further cut down on the cold air getting past. My camper only has a 6'4 ceiling so I hung the curtain rod so it goes floor to ceiling with a bit extra on the floor like you did.
Insulating windows with reflective bubble insulation is the "best" thing for winter cold you can do. Yes, it is a humbug, BUT you have a warmer RV and that saves on propane refill time and less noise from the furnace if you have a loud one like mine! LOL!! I put the bubble insulation on the inside of the main door and it helps in both summer and winter! Merry Christmas to ALL!!
I dont know what you mean. The door blanket looks great according to the thermal scan. All that matters is that it works. FYI. Towards the end you put that roof vent cover in upside down. The reflective side should always face towards the inside during the winter to radiant the heat back.
Thank you Jared!! The draft around the slide was really apparent when we took our TT out for shakedown this spring (it did get to 30F overnight). Got a note to get 3/4 ID pipe foam!! On whether the door cover is not so great looking, warmth is worth a LOT. Perhaps if they make it in other than ‘Eyeore’ color (dark tan …) could be better since most RVs are earth tone color interior. Thanks Again!!
A trick I've used to protect the wallpaper is putting painters tape underneath. It's not a super strong bond, so it won't hold much weight, but for things like the double sided tape for window plastic, it's strong enough and keeps the tape from peeling the wallpaper.
Thanks for the vid! Do you think the door cover would help keep the moisture in where it seeps through the door? Possibly making moisture damage worse?
Thanks for the great video. Quick question. We are getting condensation in our 5th wheel on the slides in the top corner of the ceiling. Do you by chance have any recommendations for this issue? Also, for some reason some of our fixed windows have weep holes on the outside, but for some reason not on the inside? So they just pool. Is this a normal thing? Thanks ahead of time.
Here is the test I did on condensation and dehumidifiers. th-cam.com/video/89Yv0xP4SdA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-E3Hyth-BFyJiLuo I would imagine if you can get the condensation down it will fix your problem with the windows well.
this our 3rd winter in NH living full time in our 2015 Montana. we pulled all the window frames and used expanda-foam to fill all the empty space reinstalled frames. than 3m plastic the windows. this made a HUGE difference.
I did the same thing. Pulled the inner frames and spray foamed around them, which cut down on the front on the frames. Put plastic up over all the windows and also the rooftop vents when it gets really cold. The first winter I realized I had water condensing on the metal frames of the vents and got a little bit of rust, even with a dehumidifier. Put plastic over them (with some painters tape underneath the double stick tape to protect the ceiling) and that stopped that problem.
I did something similar around my slide but I found that the 1" foam weather-stripping for sealing around window air conditioners fits perfectly between the walls of my camper and the flange of the slide, as well as between the underside of the slide floor and the camper floor. Not only does it make a huge difference in cold air getting in, it also stops a lot of ladybugs. (Last year I had to vacuum out thousands from behind the foam before I could retract my slide in the fall.)
Edit: Forgot to note, I have a Schwintek slide so the spacing will obviously vary depending on your slide. But they make the foam in a couple different sizes and its nice and squishy.
Love your videos. I want to winter camp sometime, but haven't talked my hubby into it yet. Any ideas to keep warm are great. Thank you, and I hope you and yours had a very Merry Christmas.
I've been using a thermal insulating curtain over the door the past 2 winters. Definitely makes a difference (also keeps the door from glowing green when the sun shines on it, lol). I do want to put some magnets or Velcro along the sides to help it seal better against the wall though, just to further cut down on the cold air getting past. My camper only has a 6'4 ceiling so I hung the curtain rod so it goes floor to ceiling with a bit extra on the floor like you did.
Thank you for the help. I am glad I don’t Rv in the winter time. We camp on the weekends in the summer. Have a great day!
Thanks! Have been considering the cover for the door and so your video was very timely.
🎄 Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I’ve used that exact door for the last three years in Iowa. Works great.
Insulating windows with reflective bubble insulation is the "best" thing for winter cold you can do. Yes, it is a humbug, BUT you have a warmer RV and that saves on propane refill time and less noise from the furnace if you have a loud one like mine! LOL!! I put the bubble insulation on the inside of the main door and it helps in both summer and winter! Merry Christmas to ALL!!
I dont know what you mean. The door blanket looks great according to the thermal scan. All that matters is that it works. FYI. Towards the end you put that roof vent cover in upside down. The reflective side should always face towards the inside during the winter to radiant the heat back.
I bought x3 vent inserts for 2 vents and shower sun roof. Fit perfectly. Like $15. Waited too long.
Thank you Jared!! The draft around the slide was really apparent when we took our TT out for shakedown this spring (it did get to 30F overnight). Got a note to get 3/4 ID pipe foam!! On whether the door cover is not so great looking, warmth is worth a LOT. Perhaps if they make it in other than ‘Eyeore’ color (dark tan …) could be better since most RVs are earth tone color interior. Thanks Again!!
Merry Christmas, Jared.Thanks for all you do.
Thanks for another informative video Jared! Merry Christmas to ya'll!
Merry Christmas!
A trick I've used to protect the wallpaper is putting painters tape underneath. It's not a super strong bond, so it won't hold much weight, but for things like the double sided tape for window plastic, it's strong enough and keeps the tape from peeling the wallpaper.
Great channel! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎉
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank You Jared,Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Foam backer rod would work better than that pipe insulation, and you can get it in a wide variety of thicknesses.
Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!
Good information
thanks.
Thanks for the vid! Do you think the door cover would help keep the moisture in where it seeps through the door? Possibly making moisture damage worse?
No water should "seep in" your door.
Is your door *sweating* in cold weather? Run a de-humidifier.
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Wondering if you could use those tank heater wraps on lithium batteries to keep them warm enough to charge in freezing weather.
There's probably a "heat shield" for your battery size. Otherwise there are insulation kits, including heated ones on amazon.
Thanks for the great video.
Quick question. We are getting condensation in our 5th wheel on the slides in the top corner of the ceiling. Do you by chance have any recommendations for this issue? Also, for some reason some of our fixed windows have weep holes on the outside, but for some reason not on the inside? So they just pool. Is this a normal thing? Thanks ahead of time.
Here is the test I did on condensation and dehumidifiers. th-cam.com/video/89Yv0xP4SdA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-E3Hyth-BFyJiLuo
I would imagine if you can get the condensation down it will fix your problem with the windows well.
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Nice. EXCEPT..........."ANYWAYS" is street punk talk. Word is ANYWAY.
So what part of the country are you from ?