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rdlamb · 09-24-2009, 08:10 PM

Hi David:

On my options list is an "Arctic" package. I think GS offered the package, which included vents into the basement area. Otherwise, if your coach did not come with an Arctic package, I would visually check to see if there are heater vents into the coaches bowels.

Our propane tank, 40 gal, 100lbs, runs the coach in 0 deg weather, using electric hot water heater, propane coach heat, and propane stove, for just over a week. We had a propane service come by weekly to fill the tank.

The coach stayed warm, comfortable, and livable. Nicely, even heavy winds, driven snow, and ice storms were shrugged off and the coach stayed nicely warm. No complaints at all.

By the way, the Old Farmers Almanac is usually right on for long term planning. You might obtain one (I do not have a current one) at a local major bookstore and see what kind of weather you may be in for.

Travel safely David, that time of year is going to be difficult.

09-24-2009, 08:10 PM	#24
rdlamb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 386	Hi David: On my options list is an "Arctic" package. I think GS offered the package, which included vents into the basement area. Otherwise, if your coach did not come with an Arctic package, I would visually check to see if there are heater vents into the coaches bowels. Our propane tank, 40 gal, 100lbs, runs the coach in 0 deg weather, using electric hot water heater, propane coach heat, and propane stove, for just over a week. We had a propane service come by weekly to fill the tank. The coach stayed warm, comfortable, and livable. Nicely, even heavy winds, driven snow, and ice storms were shrugged off and the coach stayed nicely warm. No complaints at all. By the way, the Old Farmers Almanac is usually right on for long term planning. You might obtain one (I do not have a current one) at a local major bookstore and see what kind of weather you may be in for. Travel safely David, that time of year is going to be difficult. __________________ Safe Travels Rick 07 TM 40D;ISL 450 Cummins(upgraded). Very happy w/coach Gnarly toad to scoot around. Geocaching, hiking, fishing, National Parks, Civil War sites.