Winter time (2 Viewers)

[Crocodileman1]

Morning lovlies out there.
I was wondering if anyone still goes out in their campervans over winter time and where, are there campsite still open over this period. Cheers

 

[meanders]

Yes. Lots of people do. A large number of sites are open all year or only shut for a month or two. Many Funsters also head for Spain and Morocco. If going where it is really cold it helps if your van is 'winterised' and had a double floor with water tanks between the floors.

Reading https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/resources/winterising-your-motorhome.86/ in the resources section may help. PS. Hit the download button on the top right. It's more aimed at leaving the van.

A good silver screen cover is great as it significantly reduces condensation. You need to ensure you get a lot of ventilation when using (or have just used) the van as cooking and breathing plus coming in with wet coats etc bring moisture in.. Just open teh door and vents if you have a nice day.

 

[Gellyneck]

We use our motorhome 12 months of the year however during winter we're normally in the Scottish Borders 'cause the weather is, usually, terrible!

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[jumar]

We love travelling in the MH in the winter...although the days are much shorter.
So many different challenges to ensure a successful trip...but the benefits are there...with modern vans with good insulation and efficient heating, comfort is easily achieved..

 

[Go_buddy_go_]

We like to do a pub stops through the winter…every other weekend or so (we’re both still working) it gives buddy a run out and an airing

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[CAB96]

Love a cold, dry winter weekend!

• Hardstanding.
• Insulation on our poptop.
• Insulated external windscreen cover.
• Full tank of diesel for the heater.
• Thermals, gloves, and wooly hat to sleep in.

 

[Spriddler]

No way. I thoroughly dislike the cold so more or less from October to April I go into my winter hobbies mode indoors or in a warm workshop, or clear off for a sunny top up in the Canaries. However, I take the m/h out for a 20 or 30 mile run about every 2 to 3 weeks to keep it 'loosened up' and to rub the rust off the brake discs.

 

[David and Sally]

Yep, all year round. Does the van good.

Mind you, last year did 8 weeks in Spain which did us good too.

 

[herald_400rl]

Yes and we make sure to travel with full tank of water as been to plenty of sites that turn their water off when it gets freezing

 

[Simon Meadwell]

Yes use all year. We love the Lake District in winter. Spent Christmas at Braithwaite village two years as ago , full Christmas dinner in the van was great.

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[AndyPK]

Oh yes - Christmas at Salisbury C&CC site this year!

 

[bladerunner]

100%
We use the MH a few days every month at least. Plus 5 weeks at ski resorts Austria.
Plenty of sites still open. Quiet, cold crisp days and back to snuggly warm van.

 

[AndyPK]

Bloody hell!! How did you get that open fire in your ‘van…..!!!???

 

[Crocodileman1]

Bloody hell!! How did you get that open fire in your ‘van…..!!!???

A fancy tv

 

[Go_buddy_go_]

A fancy tv

Like it!

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[Go_buddy_go_]

100%
We use the MH a few days every month at least. Plus 5 weeks at ski resorts Austria.
Plenty of sites still open. Quiet, cold crisp days and back to snuggly warm van.View attachment 950761

What a good idea!

 

[ChrisL]

Bloody hell!! How did you get that open fire in your ‘van…..!!!???

Just the thing on a cold and snowy night with a glass of brandy and some hot chocolate.

 

[Crocodileman1]

Unfortunately jazz doesn't do it for me

 

[Richard n Ann]

No, mine is SORNed for 6 months. I don't mind the cold, I just wouldn't enjoy being in the van at all.
Plus the road salt rotting the metal away underneath, the van wouldn't enjoy it either. It stays in my garage at the side of the house.

The engine doesn't run, nor a wheel turn for 6 months every year (for 10 years now) and in April it starts on the button think i'll get new tyres next year mind

 

[ChrisL]

Unfortunately jazz doesn't do it for me

Did you try listening to it or did the word Jazz stop you? Keep an open mind and have a listen if you didn't.

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[bladerunner]

Bloody hell!! How did you get that open fire in your ‘van…..!!!???

It's a dvd. Very hygge. But can be alarming if viewed walking back to mh.

 

[Roger S]

Doesnt it set the smoke alarm off

 

[Crocodileman1]

They use smokeless fuel

 

[EuroTrotters]

Best time of year

 

[Nirvanauk]

100%
We use the MH a few days every month at least. Plus 5 weeks at ski resorts Austria.
Plenty of sites still open. Quiet, cold crisp days and back to snuggly warm van.View attachment 950761

Can I ask what is the app that you use for this please.

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[Ravelin]

They use smokeless fuel

It's not just smokeless, it's everlasting fuel. Skip through that video, the burning logs are exactly the same after 8 hours as they are at the start. Amazing stuff.

 

[Kups]

YouTube

 

[The Wino]

Did you try listening to it or did the word Jazz stop you? Keep an open mind and have a listen if you didn't.

People say that all the time then you say do you like the girl from Ipanema....yes that's great, how about Frank Sinatra......yes he was good, how about summertime....yes thats a good tune. I think what most people mean is they don't like the stuff where the tune almost totally disappears.

 

[headlight]

Yes we use ours 12 months of the year in the UK.
Have been in minus 8c no problems.
We do a mix of short site stays 2-4 nights and pub stops.
We're going to a site for 10 nights over Xmas and New Year this year.
Did the same site last year for 4 nights over New Year and were surprised at the number of vans there.

 

[bladerunner]

Can I ask what is the app that you use for this please.

Light the box DVD
6 trad and 6 modern "fireplaces"

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