Keith in Co
Advanced Member
Last week I took a six day tour of some Wyoming ski resorts, and stayed in my ‘66 Alaskan 8’ NCO. My main objective was Grand Targhee, where it snowed 22” while I was there on top of 105” base. Great powder skiing and scenery. My ‘01 Dodge 2500 Cummins was in 4x4 some, but never needed chains.
Temperatures were about 10f at night and higher 20s during the day. Let my Wave 3 catalytic heater run on low during the day (to keep water system and lithium battery from freezing) and on high at night. Used 1/2” foam board shutters for the side windows, as the single panes would have leaked too many BTUs. Used the front window for ventilation, and plugged the ceiling vent with a Camco insulated block. Stayed comfortable, although after awhile humidity started to build up, so I’ll be looking into a 12v dehumidifier for future winter trips. Found the Memory Foam I used when recovering my seat cushions was much warmer than the stock cushions.
Water system rebuilt with PEX lines and 12v pump were trouble free. Gray water was returned to nature.
My three, 100w solar panels worked great. Even with several inches of snow on them, they kept the 100ah house battery charged about 90% or more. Ran my Novakool refer/freezer, LED lights, and USB chargers.
Used a new Omnia stove top oven for the first time, and it did everything I wanted it to do. Great to be able to bake food.
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Temperatures were about 10f at night and higher 20s during the day. Let my Wave 3 catalytic heater run on low during the day (to keep water system and lithium battery from freezing) and on high at night. Used 1/2” foam board shutters for the side windows, as the single panes would have leaked too many BTUs. Used the front window for ventilation, and plugged the ceiling vent with a Camco insulated block. Stayed comfortable, although after awhile humidity started to build up, so I’ll be looking into a 12v dehumidifier for future winter trips. Found the Memory Foam I used when recovering my seat cushions was much warmer than the stock cushions.
Water system rebuilt with PEX lines and 12v pump were trouble free. Gray water was returned to nature.
My three, 100w solar panels worked great. Even with several inches of snow on them, they kept the 100ah house battery charged about 90% or more. Ran my Novakool refer/freezer, LED lights, and USB chargers.
Used a new Omnia stove top oven for the first time, and it did everything I wanted it to do. Great to be able to bake food.
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