Come on Folks, You Can Camp in the Winter

Cyclonic
Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
in Camping & Travel
Winterizing is prudent, but you can winter camp to.  18 this morning when I got up, but it is great to be out all year, even in the Mid-Atlantic.

States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
Sterling, VA
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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I do camp in winter - it's just a more pleasant winter than you and I don't have to winterize :-)
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    edited November 2016
    PXLated said:
    I do camp in winter - it's just a more pleasant winter than you and I don't have to winterize :-)
    +1 ;). Well, I have to winterize while I'm here, but then I can use everything once I get to AZ!
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Verna - That's what I did the first year. Dewinterized in far south Kansas. Now I hightail it earlier :-)
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I have to stay for the Great Nephews' Christmas.  I have to spend  more time with them before they grow to those awkward teenage ages when they will no longer run and hug Aunt Verna when she comes through the door!  
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • marknjudy
    marknjudy Member Posts: 378
    edited November 2016
    It bypasses the fresh water tank. Enjoy DeGray. Pretty area. 
    Mark - 2016 T@b Max S (Silver/Red), 2012 F-150
  • sabel
    sabel Member Posts: 283
    You obviously don't live in Wyoming.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    sabel, Turn on the Alde, you can still get in through the zippered door.  Your Shepard doesn't seem to mind, teach him how to stoke the fire pit! My youngest daughter lives in Laramie, so I know what you mean! ;)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nathan, I used to snow camp a lot [Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon & Montana], but I was a whole lot younger then. Most of that was tent camping. Now....You can hear the bones creak & crack for miles! Don't want to disturb the local wildlife! =)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    pfcardwell - As mentioned, it bypasses the freshwater tank but the water lines will be full so if I were you, I'd blow them out and winterize the traps/etc before heading back into freezing temps.
  • Cyclonic
    Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232
    Yes, the city water will bypass the fresh water tank.

    I am trying to encourage the folks that can't just up and move south, that yes, you can camp in the cold in the winter.  I camp at least once a month year round, no reason for the cold to stop you.

    States the T@Bpole has camped, so far ;)
    Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
    Sterling, VA
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nathan, I agree, you can still camp in the winter! [Just no more in a tent on the ground with hot river rocks for heat!] Fire up the Alde, put on some hot chocolate, slowly pour the peppermint schnapps in, start a fire & go for it!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    One thing though Nathan - If you don't have shore power and the Alde runs constantly, you better have a good, fully-charged battery. The Alde is very efficient but still eats juice. Have hit low to mid 30s here in the higher elevations lately and awoke to a 12.0 reading at sunrise.
  • lapowers57
    lapowers57 Member Posts: 186
    I live in the New England and all the campgrounds are closed.  Other then camping in the national forests, do you have any suggestions on where to camp? 
    2016 T@B M@X S grey/red 16 Foot Airstream, towed by 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 4x4, Central Connecticut



  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    If anyone's interested.....our first taste of winter goodness might be coming late this weekend. :)

    This is my crazy time of year for work, but I might look at how I can make this work, for me.


    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    "winter goodness" - YuckO :-)
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    ok jenn, please translate...

    The picture seems to suggest that that little green-gray spot in western NY is going to get 33 inches... That would be centered over my driveway.

    Please say it ain't so. I still have to take down the screens!

    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • dmerzbac
    dmerzbac Member Posts: 289
    Hey, if you all get that much snow, send some of that moisture down here to the South. Dry as a bone and getting worse by the day.

    2017 T@b 320 - 'Smokey'  2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport - 'B@ndit'
    Dave - Tuscaloosa, Al






  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    I'll bring my shovel if you let me driveway camp, @ChanW

    Yeah, it's just one weather model and it's likely to change, but the meteorologist I follow has been predicting a significant storm with lake effect enhancement for a few days, now. If the storm pans out as this model shows, you will see periods of snow where it is snowing 2-3"/hour.

    What's 33" to a good western NYer, like you, Chan?

    What could go wrong? Relatives come early and argue about politics for a couple of extra days? :anguished:

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    Oh gawd, what an awful thought!
    That's certainly an inspiration to get out the cross country skis... To escape the relatives! 
    jkjenn said:
    ..........
    What could go wrong? Relatives come early and argue about politics for a couple of extra days? :anguished:

    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • jcfaber1
    jcfaber1 Member Posts: 318
    Fish and relatives should be around no more than 3 days.

    2007 T@B

    Rockford, IL

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited November 2016
    In two years full-timing it and using the Alde alot, I've had to add glycol three times is all.
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    edited November 2016
    No, pfcardwell, it shouldn't go down.
    edit:
    It shouldn't 'consume' glycol, but there might be some air that needs to bleed out when it first comes from the factory.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    ChanW - Mine went down in the beginning then seemed to stabilize.
  • ChanW
    ChanW Member Posts: 3,165
    edited November 2016
    Ahhh! I wonder if it was bleeding excess air out from the initial install of the glycol.
    PXLated said:
    ChanW - Mine went down in the beginning then seemed to stabilize.

    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    ChanW - That was my assumption - Been pretty stable since.
  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
    @Michigan_Mike - stunning photos! 
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Nice shots Mike!
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • Ratkity
    Ratkity Member Posts: 3,770
    Great photos, Mike!!!
    2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Yes I can camp in the winter...




    :-)

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