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Old 05-24-2017, 01:22 AM   #1
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Hello from bend Oregon

Hi, just bought my 37' wildcat 5th wheel. What a learning curve!! Curious about how to keep cool without running ac full time and how to stay warm in the winter!
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Old 05-24-2017, 02:44 AM   #2
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Welcome to FRF.

Without knowing year and model, I don't think any Wildcat is 4 season.
Sounds like you are full timing in it.

Not much to do when it's hot, other than running the a/c. You can run fans and insulate windows and vents.

Winter will be harder, especially in high desert. You'll need ceramic or oil-filled electric heaters, otherwise you'll be using a lot of propane.
Insulate around the trailer with skirting or hay bales.
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Welcome to FRF! Theirs a lot of good info here so read, read and read some more.
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Old 05-24-2017, 07:05 AM   #4
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Welcome from SW Ohio ,enjoy your 5thwheel !
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Welcome from Lancaster PA!!

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Old 05-24-2017, 07:56 AM   #6
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your new Wildcat!
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Old 05-26-2017, 01:52 PM   #7
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Hi! I just became a member and saw your post from Bend, so had to respond. Bend is my hometown, but I live in Texas now. Good luck with your new RV!
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