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Full timing in the extreme cold

December 17, 2021, 04:36:02 pm

I would like to hear from those that are full time living in extreme temperatures in their
foretravel.
I am more interested in those that have actually lived in their coaches in temperatures as low as -20f
Currently in Alberta Canada it is -18 f  and I am interested in those that are using Aqua hot for their heating and water.  Is the AH system good to these temps and can the foretravel be comfortably lived in in these extremes. I am pretty sure that 50amp power would have to be utilized and the diesel side of the AH for any comfort level.
Peter
Let me know your experiences and issues if you have lived I these conditions for more than just occasion....

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Re: Full timing in the extreme cold

Reply #1 – December 18, 2021, 12:22:23 pm

We haven't been quite that cold, but were at -9 for several nights in a row. No problems. Yes, the furnaces ran more than usual, but that was about all.

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Re: Full timing in the extreme cold

Reply #2 – December 18, 2021, 12:49:49 pm

Peter, with 7 months in Yellowstone with temps all over the place, we were snug as bugs in a rug!  50 amp service with Aqua Hot on diesel and electric.  In all those months, used about 40 gallons of diesel fuel.  We had no issues with bays or being uncomfortable.

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