You've actually reached into my head with this one!!!! I sold my house and is actively look for the best RV for four seasons living!!!! Thanks a bunch for this one!!! Totally on target!!!
Wow. Spooky;) hope you do find the best model that fits your requirements. These are expensive and will be a pain to maintain (well, houses are a pain as well), but one can't put a price tag on life without borders. Best of luck!
I have a extremely cold weather RV..the first thing you have to demand is no water pipes running down the sides of your RV..all pipes and hot water heater and heater should be located in one area straight in from the outside wall..kitchen sink and shower and bathroom sink should be back to back . The rest of your RV winter proofing should be comin sence.
Jayco Designer from 2017 to 18, I believe, has 3" sidewalls, along with the Forest River River stone. Lifestyle and Carriage Carri-Lite has 2" sidewalls with an added layer of astro foil insulation acting as a thermal break for R-15 walls. Then there's the Sanibel fifth wheel claiming r-15 walls and Gulf Stream Sedona that has a thermal break in their walls as well. The walls are the weak point in these RVs. The majority of higher end fifth wheels offer an R-9 rated 2" sidewall, which is not good. Yes, you missed a few.
@@theblackschwab3561 Well, I am saying it's worth being on your list to research. It does have 3" sidewalls which include a thermal break and dual pane windows (which some people do not like), however it is a FR product *supposedly* made in a separate factory from the rest of their mass produced RVs, and supposedly built to higher standards. Do your due diligence. I own a 2018 FR Palomino Columbus, and we are not happy with the thin TPO roof membrane. I don't know how you could find out how heavy and thick the roof membrane is on the Riverstone. I would not buy anything build during or after Covid. You can find pre covid Riverstones. Carri-Lite did change some things over the years, so find a brochure for the specific year you are looking for and do a deep dive. Join a forum or group and ask around. I would try to find one with upgraded insulation. That's true for any RV you are considering. Poor insulation leads to condensation, which leads to rot. Also, if not adequately insulated the AC cannot keep up. I've seen people in chintzy trailers at the campground with the door open and the AC running, because the trailer is poorly insulated. Stick and tin trailers are out. You can do better than stick and tin if weight is an issue. Anyhow, always look for the construction detail on the brochure, so you can see just how much insulation there is and where it is.
Where are the fiberglass trailers? Bigfoot trailers are considered best for winter camping. They are made in Canada. Your choices for this review are good but there are better.
None of these are what I'd consider cold weather RVs. 2" VS 3"+ walls, large single pane windows, too much plumbing from for bad layout, not heated pipes, no heat pump AC/heater combo, What E rating are the walls, roof and floor? What type of slide outs and how much air do they leak? What size furnace and what fuel? Equipped with radian flooring? You have to look behind then name like "Artic" or "4 season" and check the actual features.
I really think the Arctic Fox interior design colours look out dated. Need a more fresh & LIGHT interior. They ALL need a front closet . . . especially since they are e designed for colder weather.
Yea nah…. I’m not impressed. I’ve been here. Done that. Definitely better off building your own RV from scratch. You don’t need a bachelors degree to build any of this. If you have a bachelors degree then you already have the capacity to learn everything required to build each part of these but better. I see some of these involve a lot of cutting corners. Cutting corners is a sign of cheap construction
You've actually reached into my head with this one!!!! I sold my house and is actively look for the best RV for four seasons living!!!! Thanks a bunch for this one!!! Totally on target!!!
Wow. Spooky;) hope you do find the best model that fits your requirements. These are expensive and will be a pain to maintain (well, houses are a pain as well), but one can't put a price tag on life without borders. Best of luck!
I have a extremely cold weather RV..the first thing you have to demand is no water pipes running down the sides of your RV..all pipes and hot water heater and heater should be located in one area straight in from the outside wall..kitchen sink and shower and bathroom sink should be back to back . The rest of your RV winter proofing should be comin sence.
I've read Lance and Outdoors RV Manufacture trailer/5th wheels are 4 season.
Love this one 👍
Can we get a budget 4 season video
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Check out this video. It might fit your request
This looks beautiful for you and your girlfriend to travel in comfort❤
Jayco Designer from 2017 to 18, I believe, has 3" sidewalls, along with the Forest River River stone. Lifestyle and Carriage Carri-Lite has 2" sidewalls with an added layer of astro foil insulation acting as a thermal break for R-15 walls. Then there's the Sanibel fifth wheel claiming r-15 walls and Gulf Stream Sedona that has a thermal break in their walls as well. The walls are the weak point in these RVs. The majority of higher end fifth wheels offer an R-9 rated 2" sidewall, which is not good. Yes, you missed a few.
So you recommend the River stone and and Carri Lite?
@@theblackschwab3561 Well, I am saying it's worth being on your list to research. It does have 3" sidewalls which include a thermal break and dual pane windows (which some people do not like), however it is a FR product *supposedly* made in a separate factory from the rest of their mass produced RVs, and supposedly built to higher standards. Do your due diligence. I own a 2018 FR Palomino Columbus, and we are not happy with the thin TPO roof membrane. I don't know how you could find out how heavy and thick the roof membrane is on the Riverstone. I would not buy anything build during or after Covid. You can find pre covid Riverstones.
Carri-Lite did change some things over the years, so find a brochure for the specific year you are looking for and do a deep dive. Join a forum or group and ask around. I would try to find one with upgraded insulation. That's true for any RV you are considering. Poor insulation leads to condensation, which leads to rot. Also, if not adequately insulated the AC cannot keep up. I've seen people in chintzy trailers at the campground with the door open and the AC running, because the trailer is poorly insulated. Stick and tin trailers are out. You can do better than stick and tin if weight is an issue. Anyhow, always look for the construction detail on the brochure, so you can see just how much insulation there is and where it is.
Where are the fiberglass trailers? Bigfoot trailers are considered best for winter camping. They are made in Canada. Your choices for this review are good but there are better.
Finally, a better voice!! Yay,way better!!!!
Crazy prices, but what isn't expensive these days? Eggs anyone?
You jinxed us.
None of these are what I'd consider cold weather RVs. 2" VS 3"+ walls, large single pane windows, too much plumbing from for bad layout, not heated pipes, no heat pump AC/heater combo, What E rating are the walls, roof and floor? What type of slide outs and how much air do they leak? What size furnace and what fuel? Equipped with radian flooring? You have to look behind then name like "Artic" or "4 season" and check the actual features.
Bigfoot RV’s
Horrible prices.
I agree. Unfortunately they have risen by 20-30 percent since 2019
I really think the Arctic Fox interior design colours look out dated. Need a more fresh & LIGHT interior.
They ALL need a front closet . . . especially since they are e designed for colder weather.
You did not include something very necessary. The weight.
Thanks for sharing this these, Must See Tech! I miss your lovely voice 😊 Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
Yea nah…. I’m not impressed. I’ve been here. Done that. Definitely better off building your own RV from scratch.
You don’t need a bachelors degree to build any of this. If you have a bachelors degree then you already have the capacity to learn everything required to build each part of these but better.
I see some of these involve a lot of cutting corners.
Cutting corners is a sign of cheap construction
Before you buy an RV, understand the crazy T&C contract. Then you will not buy one.
Can you explain please.