Tag: Winter RVing

Snowy Adventure Awaits

If waking up to the dazzling, sparkling vista of fresh fallen snow sounds enticing, then winter camping is for you. There are many opportunities at Washington State Parks to camp in the wintertime – and warm up. State Parks can offer a gentle introduction to winter camping with amenities like heated bathrooms, kitchen shelters, roofed cabins and miles of groomed ski and snowshoe trails.

Tent Camping at Lake Wenatchee

For the bargain price of $20 a night, you can rent a campsite at beautiful Lake Wenatchee. Come prepared to set up your site, though. You’ll want shovels to clear an area for your tent, as well as stakes and/or snow anchors or stuff sacks to fill with snow. Scared of the cold? There are heated indoor restrooms offering hot showers and a kitchen shelter [...]

Keep that RV running

Did gas prices make you cut back on your RV traveling this past summer? Now that prices at the pump are finally dropping, it may be time to plan a winter RV trip. If you’re planning on continuing to use your RV throughout the winter, there are a few winter RV Essentials you’ll want to stock up on.

Heat Source

One of the most important essentials is staying warm. You will want some sort of heat source for your RV. This can include electric fireplaces, a furnace, or a space heater. If you have a larger RV or motorhome, it likely came standard with an electric fireplace. Medium-sized rigs like Class C’s and travel trailers typically include a combination heating/AC system with a thermostat. Before heading out in the [...]

The rising popularity of the RV

The pandemic, with all of its associated restrictions, has led to a sky-rocketing popularity of RVs. And even though the temps have started to fall, as well as the snow, many people haven’t given up on their RV travels yet. If you’re planning on continuing to use your RV throughout the winter, there are a few winter RV Essentials you’ll want to stock up on.

Heat Source

One of the most important essentials is staying warm. You will want some sort of heat source for your RV. This can include electric fireplaces, a furnace, or a space heater. If you have a larger RV or motorhome, it likely came standard with an electric fireplace. Medium-sized rigs like Class C’s and travel trailers typically include a combination heating/AC [...]

The year of the RV

2020, with all of its associated restrictions, has become the year of the RV. And even though the temps have started to fall, as well as the snow, many people haven’t given up on their RV travels yet. If you’re planning on continuing to use your RV throughout the winter, there are a few winter RV Essentials you’ll want to stock up on.

Heat Source

One of the most important essentials is staying warm. You will want some sort of heat source for your RV. This can include electric fireplaces, a furnace, or a space heater. If you have a larger RV or motorhome, it likely came standard with an electric fireplace. Medium-sized rigs like Class C’s and travel trailers typically include a combination heating/AC system with a thermostat. [...]

Hitting the road in your RV this winter?

Use the checklist below to help you prep your rig for your next winter adventure, or have one of the professionals at All Seasons RV do it for you.

While many RV owners around the Pacific Northwest have already buttoned up and winterized their RVs for the season, some adventurous families and retirees alike are just getting ready to head south for the winter. If you’re not quite ready to put your RV into hibernation but are unable to take a lengthier trip like your snow birding kin, you can still enjoy a winter “getaway” in your RV right here at home.

With year-round outdoor recreation opportunities across the state, many area RV parks and resorts stay open during the winter months, providing local [...]

While many RV owners around the Pacific Northwest have already buttoned up and winterized their RVs for the season, some adventurous families and retirees alike are just getting ready to head south for the winter. If you’re not quite ready to put your RV into hibernation but are unable to take a lengthier trip like your snow birding kin, you can still enjoy a winter “getaway” in your RV right here at home.

With year-round outdoor recreation opportunities across the state, many area RV parks and resorts stay open during the winter months, providing local RV owners ample opportunities to enjoy their natural surroundings from the comfort of their very own RVs.

Before you step on the gas, there are a few things to consider to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Use the checklist below [...]

GET OUTSIDE & ENJOY WINTER FUN IN WASHINGTON!

Winter sport enthusiasts and families can spice up the cold months with a variety of snow activities sponsored by Washington State Parks’ Winter Recreation Program. The Evergreen State is “ever green” only in parts. The Olympic, Cascade, Blue, and Selkirk mountains provide great opportunities for all types of outdoor winter fun.

Cross-country and downhill skiing, skijoring, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and tubing are available at a variety of locations across the state. In concert with federal agencies, private landowners, and other state agencies, Washington State Parks administers this program in seven national forests and blocks of state and private forest land. Five major highway passes, kept open to normal traffic in winter, provide easy access to play sites and trailheads.

SNO-PARKS
The Winter Recreation Program manages Sno-Parks (cleared parking areas) in close proximity to groomed [...]

Whether you’re a full-time RV-er, or looking for tips to stay warm on a winter RV trip, you’ll appreciate these Tips for Winter RVing. Watching the snow fall outside your window from the comfort and warmth of your RV is a magical time. But nighttime temps drop low even in areas where there is no snow, and these tips will help you stay warm in your RV in the colder months.

Insulate Windows

RV windows offer little insulation. Shink wrapping windows is a popular option to insulate your windows. Other options include plexiglass, foam board, insulation sheets, and wood. Thermal curtains offer a more aesthetic option for added insulation. Try shrink-wrapping your RV screen door for added warmth!

Cover gaps

Look for areas with drafty gaps, allowing the cold air in. Doorframes are the biggest culprit, but vents can be drafty as well. Use insulation and weather stripping, or [...]

Dreaming of a warm winter but seeing snow in the forecast? Don’t despair! Traveling south for the winter is always an option (goodbye snowbirds!), but here are some tips if you’re RVing in the winter in a cold environment:

• Protect your water hoses: wrap hose in aluminum foil – transfers the heat from the heat tape to the water hose, add foam tubes, heat tapes and sealant. Add a pressure regulator to the water line and check for leaks. Insulate larger piping and hoses with heat tape. Build a box around your hookups, and add a thermostat that activates a heater when the temperate drops
• Protect your systems from freezing: gray water must protect from freezing by flowing entirely downhill. No one wants a frozen sewer line! The gray valve can always be closed temporarily in extreme cold temperatures. Steel wool protects mice from getting [...]