Fulltime rv living in alaska in the winter does take some planning and preparation.
Winter rv living in alaska.
Much will depend on how the winter develops.
Living in a travel trailer during winter can be trying even under the best of circumstances so you ll want to be sure you add a few winter accessories to your packing list.
As i write this on october 23 2001 it is about 26 degrees fahrenheit outside and we have about an inch of snow on the ground.
Insulate the windows and floors.
The most important step to take to ensure a great rv camping trip is to prepare your rv for the rigors of winter weather camping.
Winter rv living checklist.
Though alaska is more rugged than the lower 48 there are still plenty of reputable rv grounds resorts and campgrounds.
Directly underneath the floor of your rv is earth and cold air.
There are other things we ve done for both safety and convenience.
A coat of rv roof magic on the surface of the rv roof is one of the best and simplest preventative measures you can do.
The luxury additions in the 2018 eagle take rv living to another level.
These tips will show you how you can still enjoy and comfortably live in your rv during the cold winter months.
Insulating is really only part of it.
The best news is you can still use some of your favorite rv clubs like good sam or passport america to find the best parks.
By adding rugs and thermal curtains you re helping trap heat inside.
Go from rving in cold climate preparing to winter rv in alaska to the rv life and travel home page.
Weatherman say s temperatures are dropping down to 40 to 60 here in fairbanks this coming week making sure the rv is prepared.
How to use an rv when temperatures are freezing.
Go to the rving in cold weather index page.
Now that we ve covered the basics for keeping your rv warm let s talk about keeping you warm.
Like some of the other rvs on this list you ll be so comfortable you might want to stay on the road forever.
Living in an rv in winter is more difficult than in summers.
We have some articles on what we did to prepare and some specifics of how we did things.
Finding reliable rv grounds in alaska.