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07/9/2011 at 9:02pm
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Are there many of you that go caravanning in the winter. We normally pack the van up for storage around October but we have just booked up for Half term (Oct 22-30) for a week and our now wondering if we should extend the season into November and December.
If we do, can anyone offer some great tips. I was told to change to propane gas for the winter.
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07/9/2011 at 9:06pm
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We are planning to do the same, we have half term booked and Brown Moor and we are also thinking of going away between Christmas and New year.
Best thing is to use Propane as you have mentioned, nut most of all make sure you drain down properly after each trip :)
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07/9/2011 at 9:39pm
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depending on if it gets really cold, a blanket for the aquaroll (getting it off the ground if poss is helpful too) and some pipe insulation for the water pipe into the van can be useful too (or bring the pump inside at night)
Never had the aquaroll freeze up yet, but have had the pipe for the pump freeze.
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08/9/2011 at 12:12am
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We caravan all year round. We have had the aquaroll freeze once but generally if you make sure its full it should be ok. To get the van heated up use the fire on both gas and electric, always make sure you have some ventilation too. Stock up with some soups etc. Mind the step doesn't become too slippy! Change to propane as already you know. Use both the blinds and curtains if don't already( we only use the blinds in the summer)
That's about it I think. Oh, just take care on the roads if the weather is a little unfriendly. Last year was the first time we had make other plans due to the site being closed because of snow.
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08/9/2011 at 7:58am
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Bedsocks and Ugg Boots in reserve for those really cold and windy times when your ventilators let the bitter wind in .
Arctic grade sleeping bags will keep you comfy . Fleecy pyjama`s and a good thick housecoat for the trip to the showerblock in the a.m. 20 litre water container with tap inside the van or awning to ensure water rather than ice for the kettle on the coldest of mornings .
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08/9/2011 at 8:15am
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Gonna be a thicko here why do you change gas,
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08/9/2011 at 8:39am
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Butane does not vaporise sufficiently at low temperatures and therefore would not provide enough gas to your appliances. Propane has no such problems. The light bottles from Calor and BP are Propane and are also much lighter than the equivalent butane bottles.
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08/9/2011 at 8:40am
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Quote: Originally posted by landy1uk on 08/9/2011
Gonna be a thicko here why do you change gas,
You need to use propane in red bottles for winter so if you go yr round then just just propane all the time. Butane in blue bottles can fail to work in freezing temps & you will have no tea in't morning.
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08/9/2011 at 9:23am
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I use propane all the time. It has a slightly lower calorific value so flame heat is said to be lower but I have never noticed and it saves changing requlators and bottles.
If you have an on-board water tank it is worth using then you only need to connect extenal pump when you need to top-up from aqua-roll.
Using a small porch awning will also help keep heat in when going in and out of van and gives you somewhere to remove boots and wet coats.
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08/9/2011 at 10:04am
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Cheers Guys
Can't have that no Tea in morning lol
Cool you learn something new everyday,
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08/9/2011 at 12:05pm
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Another one here who uses propane all year . The extra cost is minimal when you time how much faster a kettle boils with propane on cool mornings and how little we use over the year . I do not buy the tiny canisters though , a complete rip off . £28.00 will see me through a year or more with an 18kg size . 8 weeks or more on the road and I use the cooker and heater .
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08/9/2011 at 12:32pm
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Thanks for all the tips!!
Guess with an Awning up and electric fire going in it and heating on in the van... its getting quite appealing.
Keep the tips coming though please
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08/9/2011 at 12:51pm
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We pick up our new van next week, and as mentioned above we are thinking seriously about it, also with the van being Grade 3 insulated it should help also :)
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08/9/2011 at 1:00pm
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Well pegged down awning skirts will help as well, at least it did last winter when we had that very cold spell. Just remember to keep the front and back clear of snow so that there is sufficient airflow for the underfloor vents.
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08/9/2011 at 1:54pm
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I suppose you really need a hard standing pitch too. Cut down as much mud as poss!
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