Motorhome (Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Mitchell: campers, to live in, plumbing)

[yamahastar]

Could anyone direct me to someone who would know how to winterize a motorhome from Florida to stay in Rapid City during the winter? Thanks.

[DannyBanany]

Try any motor home dealer in the Rapid City area. I go to my Mitsubishi and Honda dealership. There are many motorhome dealerships in Rapid City too.

[ElkHunter]

I don't understand. Are you going to live in it through the winter? If so, there's not much to do. Skirt it. I'd have nagahide skirting made so you can just snap it on. Then get a couple heat lamps and put them underneath and turn them on when it's really cold.

That's all I did and I spent 7 years in my 5th wheel.

Also, get a propane hose made that is longer. The get a big tank, 100 lb. That was you have a months worth of propane. The tanks that normally come with it, only last a few days. If it's a motorhome, the tank is hard mounted and you have to drive it down to fill it every few days. If you pick up a 100 lb tank, you can take it down and fill it. Tank will run you about $80. I actually had 2 of them so I could have one being filled and the other heating the house.

I've lived/survived in my 5th wheel when it was 30 below zero. I stayed nice and warm and comfortable. But ya gotta skirt it and put a couple drop lights under it so your plumbing doesn't freeze. You'll do fine.

[yamahastar]

Thanks for the information. My class A motorhome has the fresh water tank under the chasis which would be exposed to the weather. Will skirting and lights keep it from freezing? thanks.

[yamahastar]

Actually, we want to come up in December of next year for about two weeks. We want to see if this is where we want to retire. We want to try the cold weather first. I did spend a winter in Boston and DC. I enjoyed it then. Who did you get to make your skirting for your camper? Thanks.

[dpf]

I have been under the impression that you can get a tank heaters for the fresh water and black and gray water so they don't freeze up on you. Plus heat tape on the pipes. One of the best RV dealers in the state is Jack's Camper's in Mitchell. Jack's Campers I'd check with them.

[DannyBanany]

I believe Jack's Campers has outlets in Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and Rapid City. No matter where you are in South Dakota they will be nearby!

[ElkHunter]

Skirt it. Nothing more needs done. I've lived in a 5th wheel more then one winter. Skirt it, put a heat lamp under it and your good to go. You'll probably need a blower for your furnace. They weren't built for year long use. Only occasional. But you'll get by.