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Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2011, 11:16 PM
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Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather-More Cold Weather Roadtrekking

We are lucky in that we can store our RT in our garage that is built into a hill, so it doesn't get below freezing. In fact, the ability to do so is why we chose the Chevy over the Sprinter, the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather-First Time Using Plumbing

We started off with the suggestions, using antifreeze for the toilet, bottled water and baby wipes.

But eventually I decided to throw caution to the wind and use it, darn it that is why I bought...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

We frequently use cruise control, but do in fact have a 6.0L motor with a 6 speed transmission.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-23-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

I think we were doing close to the speed limit at the time, which could have been anywhere from 55-70. The interior water tank was full to the tune of about 14 gallons and the gas tank was full. We...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-08-2011, 04:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

I later read in the manual that it's common for that to happen, due to manufacturing oils being burnt off.

We've since run it a on a couple of other outings without incident.

I didn't know you...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-07-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

The adventure did continue, on Sunday when we drove home we encountered snow. We had 3 stops planned and after the 1st stop decided to just continue home.

Though there were only a few inches of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-25-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

Well, yes, we traveled light on the plane, some Xmas gifts and a bit of clothing. I wanted to be sure that we had a solution for sleeping and the store was only about 10 minutes from the RV place. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-24-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

OMG, we spent our first night last night in a Walmart parking lot in Portage, Indiana.

Though not new to RVs, we are new to a new RV, and boy did we feel like newbies!

So we flew in the a.m. to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-22-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

Thank you all for your ideas. We are traveling to Milwaukee tomorrow to pick up our new 190 Popular and driving it to the Rochester, NY area, so we will overnight tomorrow night, but stay with...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-10-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

I probably wouldn't use the sink and stuff so as not to have to re-winterize. Just do as described above. But it would be nice to use the toilet. We have a Class C so are familiar with some of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-10-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Re: Boondocking in Cold Weather

Wow, some great info here!

The cold weather boondocking would only be for a weekend or an overnighter.

We are buying a 190 that is equipped with the extra fresh water tank that can be used in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-09-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,597
Posted By tontobird
Boondocking in Cold Weather

My husband and I are buying a Roadtrek 190 Popular.

I/we plan on doing quite a bit of boondocking this winter here in Pennsylvania.

Any tips or advice?
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