CT to Florida in February - Protecting from Freeze?

[Nomore9-5]

I 'll offer my 2 cents. Have you considered not dewinterizing until you're far enough south enough you can count on not freezing

[A32Deuce]

Right now in the east its 50 and 32 at night. No need to be winterized heading south. some one here said 77 in SC. today. That's is as far north as NYC.

[retired on a mountain]

How many days do you plan on taking to get there if just a nap stop 1 day just bring a few gallons of h2o.

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by Hoglou

We keep ours powered up. Consider an oil filled heater to keep the coach interior
warm(er). I think it is easier on the coach to not allow the interior to go frigid, as a side benefit we do not unload the coach except for frig and bread items. The heater I use fits in the right rear bay during traveling so we rarely use the LP except for the frig on the road...

That's not a bad idea. I think I'll do that when I get back. Thanks.

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by retired on a mountain

How many days do you plan on taking to get there if just a nap stop 1 day just bring a few gallons of h2o.

I was planing on just one night around South Carolina.

[A32Deuce]

There is a CG I use in NC. A few exits south of VA. A big Country Western Theater on the north side of 95. CG at that exit nice self serve. Maybe Rocky Mount, that area.

[Boso]

If you are driving on 95 in Feb you may have to go to southern Ga. to stay above freezing. As this is the coldest month for nc ,sc,ga then again maybe only to southern va. anything now is only a guess as it was below freezing in nc mountains in early October but where I live on nc coast it has not been freezing yet

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

There is a CG I use in NC. A few exits south of VA. A big Country Western Theater on the north side of 95. CG at that exit nice self serve. Maybe Rocky Mount, that area.

Sure wish I knew what a "CG" was. . .

[n-e-d]

CampGround

[A32Deuce]

X2. I know, a learning curve. I'm still learning!

[757Dave]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

X2. I know, a learning curve. I'm still learning!

Found this helpful...

Posted by Wmtire in 2013. I keep it handy for decoding

Happy travels!



4X2 = 2 Wheel Drive
4X4 = 4 Wheel Drive
4WD = 4 Wheel Drive
5er = Fifth Wheel
5ver = Fifth Wheel
A/C = Air Conditioner
AC = Alternating Current as in 120VAC (sometimes mistakingly used for air conditioner)
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
AMP = Amperes
ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid
BC = Brake Controller
BLM or BOLM = Bureau Of Land Management
BTW = By The Way
CAPS = Capital Letters. Using all CAPS is considered SCREAMING
CC = Crew Cab of a TV (4 Door)
CCC = Cargo Carrying Capacity
CF = Camp Fire
CG = Camp Ground
COE = Corp of Engineers (US Army)
CRS = Can't Remember Shi... Dang CSR, I forgot the next letter
CTD = Cummins Turbo Diesel (Dodge)
CW = Camping World
D/A = Duramax/Alison (Chevrolet or GMC)
DC = Direct Current as in 12VDC
DH = Darling Hubby or Husband, Dear Hubby, Da%& Hubby, Designated Hitter (baseball)
Dinghy = See Toad
Dmax = Duramax diesel (GM)
DRW = Dual Rear Wheels
Dooley = Dual Rear Wheels
DS = Dump Station
DSL = Digital Subscriber Line
DSS = Door Side Scare "light" (see ODS)
Dually = Dual Rear Wheels
DP = Diesel Pusher as used in an MH
DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife, Da%& Wife, Dim Wit, Dish Washer (same as Dear Wife), Darryl Waltrip (NASCAR)
EC = Extended Cab of a TV
EPDM = Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (Rubber Roofing)
ERS = Emergency Road Service
ESP = Extended Service Plan
FAQ or FAQs = Frequently Asked Questions
FHU = Full Hook Up (also see WES)
FIVER = 5th Wheel
FRF = Forest River Forums
FROG = Forest River Owners Group
FT = Full Time camper (sometimes F/T)
Furry Kids = Pets
FW = Fifth Wheel
FWIW = For What It's Worth
FYI = For Your Information
G8R = Gator
GPS = Global Positioning System or Satellite
GAWR or GAW = Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCVW or GCW = Gross Combined Vehicle Weight
GCWR = Gross Combination Weight Rating
GTWR = Gross Trailer Weight Rating
GVW or GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GOB = Good ol' Boy
HD = Heavy Duty
HH = Happy Hour
HWH = Hot Water Heater (Why would you heat hot water?)
IBSRV = International Brotherhood/Sisterhood of RVers
IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
IKR = I know right
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
IP = Internet Provider
ISP = Internet Service Provider (sometimes written DISP = Da$& Internet Service Provider)
L8R = Later
L8R G8R = Later Gator
LMAO = Laughing My A__ Off
LB = Long Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle
LOL = Laughing Out Loud , Lots Of Luck, Lots Of Love
LT = Light Truck tires(as in LT245 tires)
MBS = Mercedes Benz Sprinter Diesel Chassis and is formerly known as the Solera Class C RV
MDT = Medium Duty Truck
MIL = Mother in-law (other in-laws can be FIL, SIL, and DIL)
MOC = Montana Owners Club
MH = Motor Home
MTCW = My Two Cents Worth
NCC = Net Carrying Capacity
NPS = National Park Service
OALAEHO = Opinions Are Like A__holes, Everybody Has One
OEM = Original Equipment by the Manufacturer
OHC = Overhead Cabinet
PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
PM = Private Message
PSD = Power Stroke Diesel (Ford}
PU = Pop Up trailer
PUGS = Pop Up Gizmos (reflective covers for tent campers)
PW = Pressure Washer
Qs = Question(s)
ODS = Opposite Door-side Scare "light" (see DSS)
OP = Original Post or Original Poster
OPD = Overfill Prevention Device (on LP gas cylinders)
RGV = Rio Grande Valley
ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud
ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A__ Off
RV = Recreational Vehicle
SB = Short Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle
SCWR = Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating
SKP = Escapee
SOB = Some Other Brand (of RV)
SP = State Park
SRW = Single Rear Wheels
ST = Trailer tires (as in ST225)
TC = Truck camper
TH = Toy Tauler
TMI = Too Much Information
TOAD = A vehicle towed behind a MH
TP = Toilet Paper
Trlr = Trailer
TT = Travel Trailer
TV = Tow Vehicle and on a rare occasion TeleVision
TWR/TLR/VLR = Tongue Weight, Tongue Load, Vertical Load Rating
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number (Serial Number)
URL = Uniform Resource Locator (WWW Address)
UVW or UVWR = Unloaded Vehicle Weight Rating
WallyWorld = Wal*Mart
WD or W/D = Washer/Dryer
WD = Weight Distribution (hitch)
WD/SC = Weight Distribution (hitch) with Sway Control
WES = Water/Electric/Sewer
WH = Water Heater
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WWW = World Wide Web (the Internet)
X2, X3, etc = Ditto, with the number representing your agreement added to the number of times it was stated beforehand. Also used +1, +2, etc.
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
YRMV = Your Results May Vary

And Finally....
HTH = Hope This Helps

[Wolverine 1945]

Do oil filled heaters use Kero ???

[critt61626]

Making the same trip in February. What is the best route? Want to avoid nyc and DC.

[A32Deuce]

critt Look back at page 2 line 11.

[Hoglou]

Wolv

The oil heater I am talking about is electric....
It fits in the right rear water bay during transit, the same space that is swapped out for a fan for summer use. This bay also holds the tabletop gas grill.


(Amazon) DeLonghi TRN0812T Portable Oil-Filled Radiator with Programmable Timer

(Sams) Lasko Max Performance Pivoting Utility Fan

Too much info?

[A32Deuce]

To get around NC, I use the Tapenze Bridge. And 287 around Newark, NJ.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Hoglou

Wolv

The oil heater I am talking about is electric....
It fits in the right rear water bay during transit, the same space that is swapped out for a fan for summer use. This bay also holds the tabletop gas grill.


(Amazon) DeLonghi TRN0812T Portable Oil-Filled Radiator with Programmable Timer

(Sams) Lasko Max Performance Pivoting Utility Fan

Too much info?

Thanks Hoglou,,, never seen one of those before,,,
Any idea how they would compare to a Inferred heater,,,
As far as cost of use ???
We use an Inferred Heater in our LV in the winter !!!

[Happyholidayer]

we are hoping to do the same thing in a few years. Thought I would just leave the motorhome winterized and keep some pink antifreeze by the toilet.to flush with till we hit warm weather. can always take showers in truck stops.

[DoctorT68]

My guess is there's no real need. If you were to fill the black tank up, leaving no room for expansion, and then park in freezing conditions for a couple of days, you would most likely have some problems. But using the grey and black tanks a few times on the way should be fine.

Bill

[DickiedooFlagman]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Do oil filled heaters use Kero ???

No, they are plugged into a 120v outlet and run from shore power or a generator. They are nice because they do not have a fan (think noise).