Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[m2711c]

now that's worth stayin' alive for... gonna havta dust off my high school fake IDs an see if i can't sneak in.

[Yukonrider]

I plan to use my Revel full wet this winter. Some guys on the internet say its possible, and my investigation gives it a solid "probably fine".

My goal isn't complete imperviousness to winter, mostly that I can shower at night, and if something does freeze it doesn't break, or end my trip. It has hydronic heat line running through the tanks, and I added a piece of heat tape on the water supply, and may add a heat pad to the grey tank so it doesn't bust the valve. I was hoping to just let the grey freeze, but worried the hard plastic valve will pop then.

[Stuntmonkey]

I plan to use my Revel full wet this winter. Some guys on the internet say its possible, and my investigation gives it a solid "probably fine".

My goal isn't complete imperviousness to winter, mostly that I can shower at night, and if something does freeze it doesn't break, or end my trip. It has hydronic heat line running through the tanks, and I added a piece of heat tape on the water supply, and may add a heat pad to the grey tank so it doesn't bust the valve. I was hoping to just let the grey freeze, but worried the hard plastic valve will pop then.

There's some pretty good german infrared heating pads out there that get up to about 25c and draw around 3-4A.

[apex dave]

I sometimes take a Navy shower to save water and that approach would also work for you to avoid grey water tank freezing.
Usually it only takes 6 litres max and then you dump in a couple of litres of RV anti freeze so you don't have to worry about the tank freezing. The anti freeze is cheap and it doesn't take a lot plus no electricity required.
I heat shower water in an pot on the stove rather than just turn on the shower. This allows me to monitor how much water I'm using.

[byates1]

You shower w antifreeze? Damn bro I thought I was hard. That is legit.

[Trackhead]

I turned 75y.o. last April so I am now a Super Senior and that means free skiing at Red, Whitewater, Panorama, and Castle, with Fernie at $99Cdn for season pass. So, yeah the EKKO motorhome will be thoroughly tested this coming winter. The EKKO will also be my ski chalet when nearby to my home mountain, Sun Peaks (had to buy a $900+ pass for SP)

Awesome! Post pics and reviews........

[Trackhead]

6x6 for $500g

https://expeditionportal.com/introdu...es-330-xtr6x6/

[byates1]

You'll see it parked at a hotel

[Trackhead]

You'll see it parked at a hotel

OVRLANDing is exhausting after all

[jpcm]

I found a Versahaul moto carrier cheap on market place and decided to give it a go . First self shuttle fishing trip on the books and it towed surprisingly well. Albeit the little raft and trailer weighs nothing. Van has 115k miles and I recently upgrade the rear shocks to the Van Compass adjustable falcons which handle the increased tong weight really well. Will see how it does with the heavier drift boat rig .


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[DanoT]

6x6 for $500g

https://expeditionportal.com/introdu...es-330-xtr6x6/

The problem with Unimog, MAN, etc. is that they are too big and heavy to go into a lot of remote areas. This Toyota based overlander at least looks to address some of the oversized issues of other overland rigs.

[Trackhead]

The problem with Unimog, MAN, etc. is that they are too big and heavy to go into a lot of remote areas. This Toyota based overlander at least looks to address some of the oversized issues of other overland rigs.

Outside of the cost, yeah, reasonably small footprint and certainly more than capable. Also built by an Aussie company, in a country that builds some amazing stuff and actually uses the stuff they build in remote Aussie terrain.

[fastfred]

https://storytelleroverland.com/page...ource=hs_email

I'm gonna upgrade

[alpinevibes]

https://storytelleroverland.com/page...ource=hs_email

I'm gonna upgrade

You just need to shit out 9 gold bars to cover that nut!

[Trackhead]

You just need to shit out 9 gold bars to cover that nut!

But, but, but, RV financing is available for a $4,000/mos for ten year loan with $20k down. Yeah, totally reasonable.

[mcphee]

You just need to shit out 9 gold bars to cover that nut!

I know a guy in jersey that can help.

[Yukonrider]

Same problem with all truck campers though, nowhere to put anything unless you want to strap it to the outside.

[Harry]

I found a Versahaul moto carrier cheap on market place and decided to give it a go . First self shuttle fishing trip on the books and it towed surprisingly well. Albeit the little raft and trailer weighs nothing. Van has 115k miles and I recently upgrade the rear shocks to the Van Compass adjustable falcons which handle the increased tong weight really well. Will see how it does with the heavier drift boat rig .


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Thanks for posting that. I’ve been doing bicycle shuttles all summer, but there are several sections where that won’t work and a moto-shuttle would be ideal. I will check out that brand.

[Trackhead]

Same problem with all truck campers though, nowhere to put anything unless you want to strap it to the outside.

Outside of the pain in the ass factor of bikes, everything else storage wise for truck campers is a non-event. And I guess with vans, if you have more than one bike or two, they do take up a ton of space in a van as well. But at least outside the eyes of the thieves compared to a bike rack.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Seems like just crazy deals on van builds out there now. Coming back from a week in UT and AZ. The truck and GFC is great for solo trips or just me and the GF. With two dogs (one a rapidly growing puppy) the GFC is just not big enough.

A 2wd older van would be perfect for desert bike trips or summer trips in general with the occasional stealth camp. You just can't stealth camp with the GFC and the Tundra is just insane on the fuel consumption.

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[singlecross]

Did someone mention fuel consumption? How ‘bout a slow and rough ride?

Something inside me still wants to put a camper box on the back. If even just for the #instahits #lookatme

[Trackhead]

Seems like just crazy deals on van builds out there now. Coming back from a week in UT and AZ. The truck and GFC is great for solo trips or just me and the GF. With two dogs (one a rapidly growing puppy) the GFC is just not big enough.

A 2wd older van would be perfect for desert bike trips or summer trips in general with the occasional stealth camp. You just can't stealth camp with the GFC and the Tundra is just insane on the fuel consumption.

12mpg? Dogs make it tough.....I remember those days. Now I have a kid, almost easier in a way.

Spent the weekend up high....got a new lithium battery, I think I like it. We'll see how it goes this winter. It's in a heated area in my camper.

[byates1]

Did someone mention fuel consumption? How ‘bout a slow and rough ride?

Something inside me still wants to put a camper box on the back. If even just for the #instahits #lookatme

At least on Bozeman, you haven't really made it until you are cruising around in some civil war era land rover/fj40 or whatever.

[Trackhead]

Did someone mention fuel consumption? How ‘bout a slow and rough ride?

Something inside me still wants to put a camper box on the back. If even just for the #instahits #lookatme

I like absurd slow unreliable machinery and it’s why I’ve owned so many snowcats when a new sled would work better.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Bonus points for the Vermont plates.


Yes, literally like 12mpg in the Tundra. Haven't added up the fuel yet from this last trip but I kept all the receipts just to see how bad it really was. I have a feeling van prices might keep crashing hopefully...just like mountain bikes.