It’s been a busy few months.

Since we decided to take a break from traveling, mostly getting prepared for the cold weather we will experience this winter.

The first thing I did was to install an Extend-A-Stay Propane adapter so that we could connect outside propane tanks, so we don’t have to breakdown to go get the propane tank filled. We now have one 100LB tank, and two 40LB tanks. That should be plenty to keep us going. I purchased Mopeka tank sensors so I can monitor their levels by Bluetooth and will receive an alert when the level drops below 15% 

  • Extend A Stay
    Extend A Stay
  • Propane Tanks
  • Mopeka

I chose to go with AirSkirts instead of the normal snap-on vinyl skirting. AirSkirts are heavy duty, military grade PVC coated canvas tubes that are laid out around the RV and inflated and held in place by air pressure. No drilling or snaps required. 

 I took detailed measurements and before shipping the Airskirts engineers reviewed the order and provided a detailed diagram of where to place the tubes.  Before installing I placed temperature sensors in key locations (outside, the wet bay, tank bay, and underneath).  It took a few attempts to get them all dialed in, but in the end, they are working out really well. This morning, we woke up to 37 degrees. Underneath it was 48 degrees, the tank bay was 55 degrees, and the water bay was 64 degrees.

  • AirSkirts
    AirSkirts
Temperature Sensor
Temperature Readings
Temperature Readings

In addition to the skirting, we have a heated water hose, a heater sewer hose, and an insulated cover on the water hydrant (in addition to the heat tape)

Since we parked here, we also had a to make a few repairs. After three visits, our refrigerator is finally fixed. Our toilet broke and had to be replaced. And the furnace died and had to be rebuilt. We replaced the burner assembly, igniter, and flow switch. I also have a replacement circuit board and thermostat in stock just in case they need to be replaced. After a week running a space heater during a cold snap, it good to have the warm air flowing once again, which is a good thing since the local TV channel just mention a cold snap is coming with a chance of snow flurries nearby.

Until next time,

Stay warm