How To Insulate A Camper For Winter Use

Above, the aftermath of a snowstorm while I was living in the RV. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When I first moved to New Mexico almost four years ago, I lived in my motorhome for 12 days while I waited for the movers to bring my stuff from California. During that time, a few snowstorms hit the area, but I was well prepared and had no problems with freezing temperatures outside. 

It is a good thing that the motorhome came with holding tank heaters and I had a handy space heater to use inside, thus saving on propane.

It had snowed the night before the movers arrived to deliver my belongings.

Since then, I have camped a few times under winter conditions and have had no problem during those times either.

Do It Yourself RV has posted an article on how to insulate a camper for winter use. 

They begin it with:

Cold weather is the enemy of campers everywhere because they don’t have the same insulation quality as most houses. Plus, if things get too cold, you’re likely to face issues like burst pipes, frozen holding tanks, and ice-cold floors! If you want to continue to use your RV during the colder months of the year, you’ll need to know how to insulate a camper for winter use.

Luckily, there are ways to do this! Some RVs are designed for winter living, but others need a few upgrades and remodels to get them insulated and ready for cold weather. You’ll need to focus on several different areas such as the windows, doors, floors, underbelly, and more.

We will explore each of these areas in greater detail below and offer some insulation solutions to keep you warm and cozy once the temperature starts to drop. So let’s discuss how to insulate a camper for winter use!

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