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Subject: Full Timming Author: Ken [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 05/ 30/ 07, 3:55pm l am planning on puchasing a bird 1999 to 2003 with one or two slides for full timming in Canada. Winters here can at times go down to minus -20 -30 for a few weeks and l was wondering if anybody has lived the experience. Q: Would we be confortable in this weather with slides extended. ex: snow on slides, cold drafts around slide edges. Being our first time are there any books on this subject. l thank you in advance. Ken simpson@videotron.ca cell: 514-770-4112 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Full Timming Author: Dave Pujals [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 30/ 07, 9:31pm I live in West Virginia in the middle of five ski resorts which are within 2 hours away. The problem is external as well as internal... consider battery heaters as you will be plugged in and working them constantly. Also have at hand and maintain full on-board propane - and an investment in a large external tank is a good move to insure capacity when needed most. Electric space heaters in the coach as back-up is a must, and heavy-duty heat tape to all water and sewer lines are needed. Skirting under the coach is a smart move and this can be done in a number of ways, in doing this you will greatly reduce wind under the coach and further reduce heating expenses as well as reduce damage potential to items by freezing. Keep on-board water tanks full - this way if you do freeze up the external water line you will have a few days worth of on-board water. Capture heat loss from utility items such as you fridge and convert or divert heat. The Blue Bird Wanderlodge is a well insulated vehicle - once you get it warmed-up maintaining heat in it should not be too bad. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]