We have used it in winter conditions. First problem is without double glazed windows we get an immense amount of condensation on the glass, and I suspect elsewhere in the rig as well. To me, the first step for winter use would be to convert to all double-glazed windows, as well as going through the interior hidden spaces with silicon caulk to try and block interior air from migrating into the wall cavities and damaging the structure with rot, or causing mildew.

And yes, the plumbing is totally not freeze proof so it has to be left winterized during winter use of the camper, thus meaning we have no water system and no chem toilet.

The heater works, but is super noisy. Another thing I’d do for winter upgrades would be to figure out a silent heater for the night times. I’d also install in extra CO detector…

I think a bigger camper would be better as well, for winter use, since you can’t use the outdoors for living space as easily.

Main lesson specific to our camper is whatever you do, don’t buy an Eagle Cap! Amazing how many problems we had, for something as new and expensive. It was like it was built by meth heads who ran out of meth. I detail more of the problems somewhere else here, but frankly don’t have time at the moment to dredge that stuff up. I’ve fixed most of everything now, but doing so took quite a bit of time and some money.

Lou

My fiance and I are going to look at a used six pac camper mounted on a 1998 chevy silverado 1500 4×4. looks like a sweet rig, and just what we are looking for for skiing and summer trips. It doesn’t have a bathroom, so we’ll use a chemical toilet or something (we are rafters so we are used to a groover system?). Thanks for the posts, keep them comming as I would love to know how you are fairing with your system, especially in winter.

Happy New Year!!

Will update this blog once we know the outcome.

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