tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post2010773844225537750..comments2023-05-06T04:18:42.410-04:00Comments on Libbys on the Loose:<br>2 Humans. 2 Great Danes. Full Time Traveling Abroad: Full-Time Winter Living in an RV - We've already learned so much!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17256651799926280717noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-62103194914400708262018-02-03T21:18:17.098-05:002018-02-03T21:18:17.098-05:00I realize this is a year late, but they said they ...I realize this is a year late, but they said they want to ski and snowboard. You can't really do that if you "just go south for the winter."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-45478413108152411582018-01-10T22:08:37.381-05:002018-01-10T22:08:37.381-05:00Thanks for your comment! We haven't really do...Thanks for your comment! We haven't really done any winter camping on the east coast, so we wouldn't have any recommendations for specific places. Most campgrounds will say on their websites if they are open year round. If it doesn't specifically state their dates of operation, give them an email or a phone call. If you're interested in the western part of the US, we can give you a few to check out where we've personally stayed. For Summit County, Colorado (Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Copper Mountain) there is really only one choice if you want to be right in the middle of major skiing. Tiger Run RV Resort just outside of Breckenridge, is a full service RV resort. They have an indoor heated pool, two indoor hot tubs, a gym, game room, and full showers and bathrooms. While a little pricey, it is on par for the area. Pro Tip: If you plan to stay long term (more than 90 days) look on Craigslist, etc, for owners that you can rent from directly. If you rent directly through the resort, you will pay a premium. Bonus: Tiger Run is right on the Summit County Stage bus route. You can use this free bus system to go anywhere in the county, or connect at Frisco Station (20 mins or so by bus) and go just about anywhere in the state. Second is Park City RV Resort in Park City, Utah. Located about ten minutes from Park City, it's also on the bus route. While the spaces aren't huge, the prices are great for being so close to one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Last is South Tahoe RV Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California. Nearest skiing is Heavenly Ski Resort which has some excellent skiing. Not too far away are Kirkwood, Squaw Valley and Northstar resorts. All offer a full range of world class skiing! We hope this helps you out. We plan on spending next season in Whistler, so we will definitely have updates after that! Best of luck and pray for snow!Libbys on the Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140842710203265917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-50025650500294694732018-01-10T20:50:09.727-05:002018-01-10T20:50:09.727-05:00Can you tell what campground or ski resorts allow ...Can you tell what campground or ski resorts allow winter camping? We have a very hard time finding anything open we are in the East though. Still would like to know about other areas if you can share for future reference Prof.Buzzkillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542121544698643784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-53343500457688870762017-12-15T19:28:34.183-05:002017-12-15T19:28:34.183-05:00I have to agree with the writers, only one or two ...I have to agree with the writers, only one or two are made for winter living. I'm in a 5th wheel Big Horn for my 3rd winter now. I have learned ALOT and thank you who wrote in for your tips. I had those 12"x5'x1" insulating Styrofoam boards cut for overhead vents and sky light, edge in white duct tape to keep from breaking down on edges and look better than grey tape. The ones in bedroom actually stay in for a darker place to sleep. I also cut them to fit several Windows the first winter, but put up shrink wrap as I call it last year. I removed from the screen door and couple Windows for summer. I hang a heavy curtain over the rv door. My skirting, because I'm in a permanent spot with this rig, is the pvc skirting, with all but about 6- 8" of my septic hose underneath. For the few inches exposed, Cut a notch in a plastic bin,put fiberglass insulation in a bag to stay dry in the bin upside down over the pipe. <br />What is under the trailer is on a downhill slant and not wrapped or taped. No problems last winter and it got down to zero. I did but a second set of sewer hoses though, there is a dominator for up to 30 below, worth it when the normal one had a hole after one winter. The owner has a bucket with insulation upside down over water connection with heat tape. For those slide covers. Don't stuff too high, my cover stretched, lesson learned and hoping when its reeled in one day that fixes it. For now, you can also use pool mattress floats.works good. I didn't come up with that for snow, once your covers stretch you get leaves and gunk up there. Again, great info from all. Made a note to buy prestone melt instead of the damp rid I use. Dr. Heater is a great infrared heater to help keep propane costs down and be toasty warm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-31832421611876956042017-11-18T02:24:53.225-05:002017-11-18T02:24:53.225-05:00I lived in a travel trailer that was not made for ...I lived in a travel trailer that was not made for winter use... During the winter I used heat pads and heat tape on my black and gray water tanks... I covered my tanks with foil faced bubble wrap to help insulate too... I covered the inside of my windows with plastic cardboard water does not bother it and one side is white and one is black, the sun helped warm the rv when the sun shined, I just cut to fit inside the window frames... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-40127858763266080572017-07-02T20:07:54.358-04:002017-07-02T20:07:54.358-04:00I use Prestone Heat ice melt pellets to absorb the...I use Prestone Heat ice melt pellets to absorb the water in my rv. It can be purchased at Home Depot and is the same ingredient as Damp Rid, but cheaper in the long run. I put it into a container, placing it where moisture accumulates, like behind the couch and in certain cupboards and check it every week, dumping out what water the pellets absorb. I have also used this in my car in the exact way, when I had it stored in a more humid climate.CKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393988759323638929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-45638364793733473132017-02-11T20:32:41.944-05:002017-02-11T20:32:41.944-05:00Your living in a home you can move, why not just g...Your living in a home you can move, why not just go south for the winter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-1902622478129040332016-11-23T05:46:56.361-05:002016-11-23T05:46:56.361-05:00ThanksThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571828795230778384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1744964891124180454.post-91054513653597791272015-12-06T21:06:09.236-05:002015-12-06T21:06:09.236-05:00Thanks for the beach ball tip. I will definately ...Thanks for the beach ball tip. I will definately try it. As for the dehumidifier, we add humidity. See colorado winters are dry, and propane heaters further the interior dryness, which will cause mose bleeds. We crack a few windows. Another tip, please pick up after your dogs. In the spring the park turns into a shit puddle bc everything melts. Enjoy your stay.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17245333971266174224noreply@blogger.com