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Carnivore, could you tell us, please, the year of your trailer, and type of ac and thermostat you have? Thanks.

Now, wouldn't those photos bring a new dimension to "four season" camping?

When that happens, it's time to plane new routes, see new places. Or, revisit favorites.

I'll second Bill's recommendation of Blue Springs Campground. Jackson County operated. Super clean. Decent space between most sites. You won't see the lake, it's wooded, and the lake is aways away. The camping world 30 minutes away in Grain City was really good to work with. Unfortunately, the campground probably won't be open in March.

Collier and Joan, Thanks for letting us know how your problem resolved. This will definitely help others, in the future.

It's quite true that closed cell foam provides better insulation, as John says, by 50 per cent, or even better, r value, dependingon the material. And, a better long term choice. We're also looking at things people "might have on hand."

Funny. I just got back from a trip to Ace. I love my local Ace, too. Saves so many trips to bigger box stores! (And the staff in the store actually know where everything is, and often even how to use it.) I think your soft squishy foam would work. I keep some cutoffs from a memory foam mattress pad, and some pipe insulation, around. I really like topgun's insulation ideas.

I'm sorry. I meant the outside shower compartment door. I should have been more clear. Back of Beyond pretty much explained that-- foam, towels, something to insulate the inside of the compartment door, then close it up.

This topic does come up, every winter, at least. I think it's really helpful if those of you who have camped in cold weather in an Elite II add your comments, add in at what temperatures your tips have been successful. Sherry

No apologies necessary. Discussions like this one help make the "best" better, imo.

He/she who sleeps closest to the controls.... is elected 😆

Mine are similar. Could you also add a photo of the strike plate, please?

Returning the product, vs chancing a future leak, isn't a bad decision. I would say, with unknown adhesives, we've used a hair dryer or heat gun on low, to good effect. Plus mechanical, as in plastic scraper. Dealing with unknown adhesives is a big issue. Too much heat can damage surrounding material. I totally respect your decision. I wouldn't want to warp the door material. We still use a shirt or jacket over the head bump cushion, 13 years in.

Camping, at 12 at night, 35 day, I'd add a piece of foam to the shower door. Run the furnace. If in storage, I'd do a full winterization .

Susan, our bypass valve requires lifting the seat hatch. I have a 2008. It's not easily visible, but identifiable in the chart. Which, we have to look at every year, because we do it so infrequently. Our bypass is pretty much hidden under other plumbing runs, but it's there. Maybe next year, I'll tie a ribbon on ours. Good luck . Sherry

Back when I was driving with my dad, (decades ago), if forecasts were iffy, we dropped down and went through Texas, in winer and spring. It was longer, cost more in gas, but safer. Weather forecasts are better now. March can be iffy.

Mike's post reminded me. Our tpms adds weight to the stem. If you add a tpms, you may (at least slightly) change the balance of your tires.

Oliver may be one of the few manufacturers that actually specifies balancing. I would be more concerned about under-inflation, than balancing. I'd be careful about pressuring down, too far. Flexing is more severe when underinflated. Imo. Do I balance my trailer tires, when I replace them? Yes. Where i go, (local shop) it's included in the price of mount-- spin balance. Does it make a difference, since they're not drive tires, I don't really know. I don't pay for it at Walmart, for the boat trailer. It's extra. And, I have to carry the rims in. Those tires die by age. A tire expert, I am not. I buy the best tires I can find, and watch tread for unusual wear, keep tires inflated,, and call it done. Since 2008, I've never seen unusual wear. (Scalloping, etc.). I've missed much of this thread working on my latest project, a 1927 Singer sewing machine. Remarkably, it still gives me beautiful stitches. And, the head and cover, were built to last. I'm looking at youtube restoration videos. I think, 90 years in the future, someone will be doing youtubes on restoration of my Oliver trailer. Like my 1927 Singer, it is truly built to last. Imo. My personal opinions. Am I an Oliver fanboy/girl? Maybe. I have appreciated the camping experience I've had with my trailer. I do not hesitate to point out improvements that we've made. Or, problems we've encountered, along with solutions. It's what makes the Oliver better, imo. When we work together.

And, if you are continuing to camp, as your other pisr indicates, please make sure that your water heater is set to OFF if your water heater is empty. And, that the water heater is bypassed in the plumbing valves

I have the smaller , older elite, without the ducting. We have camped with nights in the teens, without issue. But, I would definitely use your furnace, so it dissipates some heat into the hull. I just read your other post. Are you already winterized?

Imelda, could you let us know which model you have, and which year, please? Do you have the standard water heater, or the Truma? Also, what will your daytime temps be? This info will help others offer better info.

Got that, Frank C. We'll see what happens. Both teams are looking for a historic outcome. At least, it shouldn't be boring! (Even without the Clydesdale commercial.)

It's just a few minutes now, to kickoff. I hope all of you enjoy the game. I know I will. Go, Bucs!

Not many commercial outfits rent travel trailers, but you could try rvshare.com, for a travel trailer. These units are rented for a few days to a few months, by their owners, through the network. Many will deliver and show you how to set up. And use it. When my sister and her husband, years ago, thought they wanted a tab, we found one near asheville, she rented it for 4 days and they camped with us. They realized camping was awesome, but not in a tab. (For them. My brother in law is just too tall for that unit. They bought something else.)

In that weather, I don't blame you for not going out, if you don'thave to. My sister-in-law in Minnesota went to town a few days ago, to avoid having to go in with the arctic front you all are experiencing. Stay warm. Spring is just some weeks away. Hopefully.