RV Cold Weather Safety Tips

Above, at Red Rock Park Campground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Over the years, I have camped in cold, snowy weather only a few times. The first was at Crystal Lake, California in the San Bernardino mountains in a tent trailer.

Then, I was staying in my Class C motorhome when I moved to New Mexico while waiting for the movers to deliver my belongings and furniture for around 11 days. It snowed several times during that period.

I also camped at Red Rock Park Campground during the Red Rock Balloon Festival and it snowed overnight. Needless to say, the balloons did not launch, but I still had fun.

Thankfully, I saved my propane by using an electric ceramic space heater instead of the motorhome's propane heater as I had electrical hookups each time I camped in snowy weather.

Do It Yourself RV has an article with cold weather safety tips that every RVer should know.

They begin it with:

Understanding cold weather safety is crucial, even if winter camping isn’t in your plans. Weather conditions can shift swiftly and without warning, especially in mountainous areas or during the transitional seasons of spring and fall. Every RVer should be equipped with knowledge on staying safe and warm as temperatures fall.

While our article Winter RVing Tips From Experienced RVers offers insights on maintaining warmth in your RV, here we’ll delve into essential cold weather safety tips, ensuring your camping adventures remain both exhilarating and safe, regardless of the chill.

To read more, go here.