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Welcome Jason! Great question. Measure the length of the RV from the two longest points on the vehicle, not including the hitch. Then measure the height of the RV from the top roofline down to the outside frame. Do not stop at the top of the wheel well or measure all the way to the ground. And do not include any rooftop accessories like AC units or vents in your measurement.
Here’s a guide eon exactly how to do it with visuals: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-measure-for-rv-cover
Let us know if you have any more questions!
Good question! We definitely minimize bulky toys and opt for more compact activities like coloring books, card games, we have a collapsible bags game, collapsible bucket with shovels, and so on.
The two biggest levers you can pull to prevent condensation are exactly as Bill says above. That said, I’ve touched on this topic in an article where I outline 12 different ways to keep moisture out of your RV here: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-keep-moisture-out-of-rv-in-winter. It covers Bills tips plus some other ideas which will hopefully help!
Your two best options are to use a heated hose or insulate and heat your current hose. A heated hose is obviously more convenient but also more expensive. Last I checked a Camco heated hose was around $170 for a 25ft. Where as you could insulate and heat your current hose of the same length for about 1/3rd of that. So, it depends on your budget and level of effort you want to put into it. 🙂
Here’s a quick rundown of both options and how to insulate and heat your current hose: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-keep-rv-water-hose-from-freezing
I’ve found Amazon to be the cheapest place for most items. But, I also will grab some other items like RV antifreeze, etc. from Walmart or Menards.
Ha! That reminds me of my dad collecting shot glasses everywhere we went!
Honestly, either one would work just fine. I’ve been happy with the RV Lock brand, and I know a lot of people in this community have too.
RV Lock! Here’s the one I went with:
Looks like its on black Friday sale right now too!
I got the compact version, but there’s also the V4, which is a little more heavy-duty with bigger buttons. Be sure to watch the video in the product description as it has some helpful tips to help you get the right model and ensure it’ll fit.
Thats the dream!
I always fill it up before leaving, but I would say it depends on the camper. Should all campers be able to handle the weight and not affect driving, sure, but let’s be honest, campers aren’t known for their excellent build quality. If you’re worried about it, I would first check the owner’s manual and even contact the manufacturer to see if they recommend it. You could also do a test run. Fill it up and drive it around your town to see if it affects driving or if there are any issues. We can all share our anecdotal experiences, but each camper is different.
Yep, you will want to properly winterize it. Since you haven’t already pumped antifreeze into your system, you can follow these instructions (taken from the SPlendide 2100XC owner’s manual).
If you are currently pumping antifreeze through your fresh water system:
1. With machine power OFF, turn WASH TEMP knob to ‘HOT’.
2. Advance Cycle Selector to position ‘3’.
3. Press ON/OFF button, then press START. Let machine fill until the drum turns (could take up to 1 to 2 minutes).
4. Press ON/OFF button to turn power OFF.
5. Advance Cycle Selector to ‘Spin’.
6. Press ON/OFF button, then press START.
7. After letting antifreeze drain completely from drum, press the ON/OFF button to turn power OFF.Here’s a link to the Splendide 2100XC quick start guide for more info. Might be a good idea to print it off and keep it in your RV. https://www.splendide.com/downloads/QR-RV_2100XC_QuickOp_Winterize.pdf
Thats too bad. Thanks for the heads up!
You’ll be fine. You can definitely enter California in your motorhome without facing restrictions from the new regulations… or even their restrictive emissions testing requirements.
The recent regulations primarily affect the sale and registration of new diesel motorhomes over 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) within the state.
Good question! I actually reached out to their corporate HQ to get some clarity and apparently they do NOT allow RVers as part of their company policy.
But, I know many people who have (like @kdewall above), so if you’re interested in staying overnight at a particular Cracker Barrel I would suggest asking the manager first. They might let you.
I think everybody above kinda hit it on the head. I would just add, overlanding is about exploration, or even like @kdewall mentioned, the journey. Think of it as an off-roading adventure.
I have a buddy who has a pretty nice Toyota Landcruiser that he’s completely outfitted for overlanding. I know he’s done several excursions in Utah and Arizona. Sounds fun, but not sure i need any more hobbies. lol
