R-pod Owners Forum : Fall/Winter Camping https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fall/Winter Camping Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:27:07 +0000 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:27:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2920 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fall/Winter Camping : My bad, yes there were 3 pods... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27766#27766 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 6:27pm

My bad, yes there were 3 pods there that weekend!

LOL on the pink foam board looking a bit white trash.  Functionality trumps looks when its 10 F outside.

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Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 5:40pm

Oh, one more thing, I made some panels from rigid pink foam insulation boards and fit them around the base of the pod to keep the breezes from cooling things off too much. Looks a little slummy, but it was effective.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:40:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27764#27764 Fall/Winter Camping : +1 on tech's reply! We were... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27763#27763 Author: Podsible Dream
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Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 5:38pm

+1 on tech's reply! We were there with him! With the electric heater we were quite cozy. We spent also Thanksgiving camping - only in the thirties, but about 6" of snow and were snug and warm. Have to keep the fan going and a window open, because the pods are quite tight and from humidity the windows will start to cause waterfalls! We actually made some HD curtains from upholstery fabric and velcroed the bottom edge to the wall to keep our tootsies and noses warm from cool air falling off the windows, works well!
Have fun!
Walt]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:38:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27763#27763 Fall/Winter Camping : Great! If you have electric hookups... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27759#27759 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 2:57pm

Great!  If you have electric hookups I recommend using a small $15 heater.  Quieter than the furnace and it saves lots of propane.  I had no problem staying warm in January.  The floor was cold even in socks but a throw rug will help with that.  And even though its cold out I would still leave the roof vent open an inch and maybe even slightly crack a window, to prevent humidity and window condensation.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:57:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27759#27759 Fall/Winter Camping : I think that could work for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27757#27757 Author: Lulie
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Posted: 13 Sep 2012 at 2:40pm

I think that could work for us. We'll winterize it first and use it as a tent so to speak...only we'll have heat, stove, fridge, and lights.....Thanks for the encouragement!!!]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:40:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27757#27757 Fall/Winter Camping : No need to put it away, just alter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27746#27746 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 12 Sep 2012 at 9:13pm

No need to put it away, just alter how you camp.  I camped this past January when it got down to 10 F.  I put a dish pan in the sink to catch water I used there, like brushing my teeth, which I emptied into the bushes.  Took several gallons of water from home in jugs.  Kept a bottle of RV antifreeze in the bathroom so I could flush the toilet with it for the middle of the night bathroom visit.  Daytime I used the heated campground bathroom and shower.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:13:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27746#27746 Fall/Winter Camping : Thanks, I had a feeling that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27744#27744 Author: Lulie
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Posted: 12 Sep 2012 at 7:42pm

Thanks, I had a feeling that would be the case. Time to put it away.....]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:42:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27744#27744 Fall/Winter Camping : If you are getting into the 20's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27741#27741 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 12 Sep 2012 at 4:38pm

If you are getting into the 20's at night you are already at risk of damaging external parts.  Interior is ok for now, but if I were in your position I would winterize.  I do it once the temps get into the upper 20's at night, for at most a few hours.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:38:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27741#27741 Fall/Winter Camping : We only do dry land... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2920&PID=27740#27740 Author: Lulie
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Posted: 12 Sep 2012 at 2:58pm

We only do dry land camping and live in Alaska. It iscurrently getting cold and often drops in the 20’s F. at night, warming toabove freezing during the day. We typically don’t run the heater at night andare not inside for most of the day. Usually the heater is only turned on in themorning and evening. Is there danger of our water lines freezing or otherwise harmingsomething? We plan to winterize at the end of Sept. or previous to freeze up during the day.

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