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   <title>COLD CAMPING :   Originally posted by ppinelack...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8960" rel="nofollow">gpokluda</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 Jan 2026 at 7:13am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by ppine</strong></em><br /><br />lack of daylight is the real enemy in winter.&nbsp;<div>More time indoors.&nbsp; Few hours for solar gain and low sun angle.&nbsp;</div><div>Bring solar lights for outside around camp.&nbsp;</div></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div>We were year round campers until we moved to east Idaho (we still camp year round, it just takes us longer to get far enough south to do so). While living in New Mexico, we relied heavily on our portable 130watt solar panel which we were able to point at the low sun angle. We also carried a small generator for back up. This is where Lifepo4 batteries really help in that they are energy dense and can be discharged well below 50% unlike AGM and flooded cell batteries.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : lack of daylight is the real enemy...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=14150" rel="nofollow">ppine</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 07 Jan 2026 at 4:35pm<br /><br />lack of daylight is the real enemy in winter.&nbsp;<div>More time indoors.&nbsp; Few hours for solar gain and low sun angle.&nbsp;</div><div>Bring solar lights for outside around camp.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : Expecting some mild weather next...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=14150" rel="nofollow">ppine</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 04 Dec 2025 at 10:46am<br /><br />Expecting some mild weather next for December.&nbsp; I am planning to sneak out for a night or two in the rpod for a first trip.&nbsp;]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : The propane heater in a camper...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8960" rel="nofollow">gpokluda</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 Dec 2025 at 7:04am<br /><br />The propane heater in a camper is perfectly safe to use /as long as it is properly installed and there is a functioning CO2 monitor and propane monitor in the camper placed at the appropriate height. Leaving a couple of windows cracked will help airflow and reduce condensation. Vervo diesel heaters are all the rage on the Escape forum as well as with the van life and overlanding community. Boat people have been using them for years but, you have to now carry a supply of diesel if your vehicle is a gasser.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>I would never use a little buddy heater in a confined space.</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : Compared to the back of the truck...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=14150" rel="nofollow">ppine</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Nov 2025 at 9:02am<br /><br />Compared to the back of the truck or a tent, sleeping a small trailer is a dream in cold weather.&nbsp;<div>Making coffee will warm up the rig.&nbsp;</div><div>I really like a wall tent with a wood stove for cold weather but it is a lot of work.&nbsp;</div><div>I would consider a diesel heater for a lot of cold weather camping.&nbsp;</div><div>We can tell who speaks from experience on this thread.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : Down sleeping bags and Pendleton...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=14150" rel="nofollow">ppine</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 17 Nov 2025 at 5:49pm<br /><br />Down sleeping bags and Pendleton wool blankets.&nbsp;<div>Park your rig in the sun.&nbsp;</div><div>You can use insulating materials like the foil backed foam on the hatches and windows.&nbsp;</div><div>Shore power allows you run electric heaters.&nbsp; Much safer and quieter than the furnace or gas or diesel devices.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : The problem I found with the Little...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16 Nov 2025 at 2:51pm<br /><br /><div>The problem I found with the Little Buddy is that it is top-heavy. I tried it and ended up returning it because it kept tipping over, even with the plastic base. I got the Mr. Buddy heater, but it is way too much for the volume of the R-Pod. The Camco Olympian 3 is another alternative, albeit much more expensive than the Buddy heaters.</div><div><br></div>]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : In the volume of an rPod I plant...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=14150" rel="nofollow">ppine</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16 Nov 2025 at 12:26pm<br /><br />In the volume of an rPod I plant to use mostly a Little Buddy heater.&nbsp;]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : whats happened to this sight........go...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Mar 2024 at 5:07pm<br /><br />whats happened to this sight........go marquette]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : Thanks, Stephen.  I will have...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13205" rel="nofollow">Brian Labor</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Jan 2024 at 11:33am<br /><br />Thanks, Stephen.  I will have access to one when I get back home Sunday.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : PEX cinch clamps are what was...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Jan 2024 at 10:13am<br /><br /><div>PEX cinch clamps are what was used in the RPod and also in the Grey Wolf. You could potentially try worm-drive clamps, but the PEX cinch clamps are probably better in the long term.</div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wf3kWxnWCM" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wf3kWxnWCM</a><br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : As soon as we got to our site,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13205" rel="nofollow">Brian Labor</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Jan 2024 at 9:19am<br /><br />As soon as we got to our site, a generous lady lent us a heated water hose.  Everything was fine until this morning when I discovered a small leak that left a small puddle on the floor.  I tracked it down to a water line underneath the sink.  Water is leaking where a small clamp on a water line is leaking.  I don’t have any duct tape so I tried electrical tape but that didn’t stop the leak.  I think I will shop for small clamps and try to reposition the hose and clamp it tight again with some plungers help.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING :   Originally posted by Brian...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8960" rel="nofollow">gpokluda</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Jan 2024 at 2:13pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Brian Labor</strong></em><br /><br />All good advice....&nbsp; Trust me, if it wasn't an absolutely necessary trip, I wouldn't take it.</td></tr></table><div><br></div><div>Maybe so but this is a great learning experience and will give you some real experience to make future camping decisions. When we had our 179, we were confident in camping all year round in the desert southwest because of the experiences we had in our hybrid Starcraft.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : All good advice. Thanks so much,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13205" rel="nofollow">Brian Labor</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 9:53pm<br /><br />All good advice.&nbsp; Thanks so much, everyone.&nbsp; We have a couple of small electric heaters that will be our first choice.&nbsp; I installed two propane tanks right after we bought the R-Pod, so we will use that sparingly.&nbsp; Trust me, if it wasn't an absolutely necessary trip, I wouldn't take it.]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : We did a lot of camping in below...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8960" rel="nofollow">gpokluda</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 4:30pm<br /><br />We did a lot of camping in below freezing temps with our Rpod. Forget about using any of the ater systems in the trailer. Instead rely on restrooms at the facility. Use paper plates and plastic utensils so as to avoid having to do dishes. I know that is not great for the environment but your options are limited since the Rpod is not a four season camper. If you have to wash dishes, use a basin to catch the water and empty it appropriately at the facility. Use an electric heater to warm trailer so you use the campground electricity and not your propane. We use a Vornado we purchased at a garage sale 10 years ago. What I like about it is it has an onboard thermostat so the fan continually runs, but the heating element only energizes when the thermostat kicks on. That helps keep air moving in the trailer and mitigates condensation. Leave a couple of windows cracked to allow fresh air in.]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING :  I would suggest in addition...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 2:37pm<br /><br /><div>I would suggest in addition to TT's suggestions, get a water carrier such as a 3 or 5 gallon jug with a spigot. That will save on the plastic of bottles. Be sure to sanitize it before filling and you will have safe drinking water for a much lower price than bottled water in the long run. You can find heated fill hoses. You could also wrap the drain pipes with heat tape and insulate, but the RPods are just not made for camping in freezing temperatures. RV antifreeze is an expensive way to flush, but it&nbsp; can make possible a stay in frigid temperatures. We've done it. Be prepared to go through a lot of propane if you have to use it to keep warm. Best to heat to the low 60's and dress very warm. If you do use a propane heater such as a Mr. Buddy, be sure to provide for ventilation. Opening a window a crack and raising the vent fan's cover just a little can provide that ventilation. It helps both to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning and with moisture build-up. Electric heaters are better as they don't generate CO.</div><div><br></div><div>You can survive a cold snap that way. I would not want to try camping in an RPod in a location with extended sub-freezing temperatures though. Same with our Cherokee Grey Wolf. It also is not set up for 4-season camping.<br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : If the campground has restrooms,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1653" rel="nofollow">Tars Tarkas</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 2:06pm<br /><br /><div>If the campground has restrooms, use those.&nbsp; Use bottled water for drinking. Be careful with any grey or black water. The waste water tanks can freeze too.&nbsp; A little water might be okay, but at zub-zero none is better.&nbsp; RPods aren't made for full use at that temp.&nbsp; They are still fine for your own nice warm place to sleep.&nbsp; If necessary to use the toilet, you can flush with RV antifreeze.<br></div><div><br></div><div>With full hookups, use your electric heater as much as possible.&nbsp; You will have already paid for the electricity.</div><div><br></div><div>TT<br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : The water lines outside of the...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7014" rel="nofollow">GlueGuy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 11:34am<br /><br />The water lines outside of the living space are not insulated. If you get below freezing too long, those lines will likely be damaged. You can cold-camp, but you will need to do it without water.]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:34:21 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13205" rel="nofollow">Brian Labor</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 10:00am<br /><br />So, just to clarify, we are getting ready to be in sub-zero temps for a few days here in Texas and, out of necessity, we are taking our R-Pod to a campground with full hook ups.&nbsp; I see a few posts saying to leave the water lines empty?&nbsp; What do you do for washing dishes, toilet, etc.&nbsp; We will have Mr. Buddy propane heater and an electric space heater, plenty of bottled water and sleeping bags, so all good advice from here, but just curious about the water.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13205" rel="nofollow">Brian Labor</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 13 Jan 2024 at 9:55am<br /><br />]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : Maybe Ill build a snow cave; all...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 20 Dec 2022 at 6:23pm<br /><br />Maybe Ill build a snow cave; all ya need is a good candle with a small vent on top of the cave (and a good bag/pad)........many nights in one of those.&nbsp; coldest I have ever been in is 38 below (air temp).&nbsp; lakes were popping and trees bursting!!&nbsp; i appreciate all the advice.&nbsp; spent many years in northern wisconsin and minnesota.&nbsp; couple years ago pam gave me a trip to ely for a dog sled trip.&nbsp; had a fast sled and yes they threw me off several times going around those curves!!&nbsp; happen to hit that trip in a pretty good snow storm.&nbsp; not a cotton guy at all.&nbsp; again; thanks for the advice; more concerned about the pod surviving!!&nbsp; Merry Christmas to all.&nbsp; jon]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 20 Dec 2022 at 10:08am<br /><br />+1, no cotton. And layer, both golden rules from backpacking. So consider wearing a base layer, either&nbsp; poly fleece is good or if you prefer natural fabrics, Merino wool, which is not itchy. We&nbsp; wear them all the time in winter even at home. So much more comfortable and we can keep the indoor temps lower.&nbsp;]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8960" rel="nofollow">gpokluda</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 20 Dec 2022 at 9:21am<br /><br />Been thinking about this a bit more. A lot of this stuff was basic for my wife and I since we have done a lot of backpacking and snow camping, but want to make sure I put it out there and not assume anything.<div><br></div><div>Condensation will be your enemy. If you get damp, you will be miserable. So follow all of the advice on mitigating condensation and also, stay away from cotton. "Cotton kills" as they say in the outdoor sports world. It absorbs moisture and does not wick it away thus chilling you. While it may be tempting to have nice, thick, soft flannel sheets on the bed, they will be horrible if they absorb condensed moisture from the air. We use a good micro-fiber sheet set from Costco. They work great and are brushed for warmth.</div><div>Also, using any water in the lines or holding tanks is certainly out of the question in these conditions.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Kudos to you for wanting to give it a go. Winter camping is something we really enjoy mainly because not many people do it and it is a completely different experience from camping in the warmer seasons.</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : If it is cold enough and you won&amp;#039;t...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 19 Dec 2022 at 7:29am<br /><br />If it is cold enough and you won't be able to get to a place to refill propane and/or you don't have shore power available, sometimes you might need to keep the heated space to a minimum and dress really warmly, Keeping the thermostat set lower might be needed also. This is from when we were in our RPod after our accident when we stayed in the tow yard over the weekend. We had a plug-in, but only a 15A outlet. We did not have an electrical heater. I did purchase a Mr. Buddy heater to use. It helped for getting dressed in the morning. Sleeping bags and blankets kept us warm enough at night. To conserve propane, I had the thermostat turned down to 55 at night and only (if I recall correctly), 65 during the day. We still went though a significant amount of propane.<div><br></div><div>That trip convinced me that if I really want to do winter travel, I need a winter-capable trailer. The RPod is really not a good choice for winter travel. To be sure, it is better than a tent, a pop-up with canvas, or a teardrop. The best one can say is that it is doable to winter camp in an RPod.</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : true on keeping the slide in,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 19 Dec 2022 at 6:22am<br /><br />true on keeping the slide in, but its pretty cramped without it open.&nbsp; not worried about heating it with it open; have plenty of sources.&nbsp; more concerned about what others have mentioned; regulator, slide being grumpy....jon]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : When it is really cold, you may...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 18 Dec 2022 at 9:33pm<br /><br />When it is really cold, you may prefer to keep the slide in. You will have less space to heat.]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : We&amp;#039;ve camped in the negatives...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8960" rel="nofollow">gpokluda</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 18 Dec 2022 at 5:06pm<br /><br />We've camped in the negatives a couple of times. Everything, and I mean everything moves a lot slower. Your slide will definitely be grumpy with you. As mentioned before, condensation will be a problem to deal with. In addition to keeping a window an vent cracked, try to avoid swings in temperature great than 10-15 degrees. This will help keep condensation at bay.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Good luck, and keep a sense of humor!</div>]]>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : yup, i will have electric and...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 18 Dec 2022 at 10:24am<br /><br />yup, i will have electric and have two small space heaters and the furnace (unless like you mention about the regulator).&nbsp; should be able to blow the pod out!&nbsp; will also have my -15 bag and obviously other gear.&nbsp; the cream would be a blizzard to enjoy at the same time.<img src="https://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley14.gif" border="0" alt="Approve" title="Approve" />&nbsp; jon]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING :  Condensation is always an issue...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 18 Dec 2022 at 7:27am<br /><br />Condensation is always an issue with winter camping.. keep a window ever so slightly cracked, and the FF vent the same, just a little bit. Like 1/32 of an inch is all it takes, to let the warm humid air find it's way out. <br>At those temps, expect to go through propane at a serious clip, AND be prepared for a frozen regulator. Below 32F we found a medium sized space heater did OK (if you will have hookups), until about 15F at least, that was our lowest in the Pod.<br>I have often wondered about the sealants reaction to being moved about at such low temps while towing, but, so far, have not seen any issues. We normally make a trip south and back during the winter and sometimes tow in the teens for a day or two.. <br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>COLD CAMPING : Just curious. Plan on doing some...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 15552<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 18 Dec 2022 at 6:33am<br /><br />Just curious.&nbsp; Plan on doing some cold weather camping in the next few months (likely negative temps).&nbsp; Besides the water system which I obviously will not be using, are there any other direct negative affects/issues of the camper or other systems that one should be aware of?&nbsp; jon]]>
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