Hi all,
I'm considering buying one of these to keep my E250 hi-top camper van insulated this winter.
https://www.amazon.com/ADVANCE-OUTDOOR-Carport-Shelter-Adjustable/dp/B09QGHFTB9?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A25SLURTOUIUQR&th=1
My partner and I are going to be in Missouri staying in a tiny house, with the campervan functioning like an auxilary bedroom. I am wanting to create a simple and inexpensive insulative barrier around the van.
Anyone used something similar? Was it sturdy enough to withstand wind and snow? Will it do anything to keep temps up? (I plan to have a heater in the van). Does the darker green or the optional white color make more sense for sunlight absorption? I'm guessing green.
Thanks for any input.
I had one of the ones from HF for a while to store my Beeltle in. It lasted 2.5 years in Florida until a hurricane ripped it apart. It seemed to keep water out and was sturdy enough for what I needed.
I have one I got at Costco about 10 years ago. It's been put up and taken down several times over the years and has held up well, even in winter. I think they are worthwhile.
I have this one and it's been used year round.
The first one lasted from 2019 through most of last winter in central Massachusetts. It survived snow and wind, even after being picked up and flipped over in a storm.
I go out and clean off the snow when it's get to 3-4" and have it tied down. I just use a push broom the knock the snow loose.
Last winter we had about 5-6" of heavy snow and between looking out to see how much snow and getting my coat on to clean it off the frame collapsed.
I have a second one up now and hope to get similar life from it.
12x20 tent
I have a large (28 x 28 x 12) Shelter Logic garage in the backyard to winter store our summer toys (3 Z cars). There is little or no insulation value to the fabric material cover although it will break the wind and keep the snow out.
To help heat the RV I'd consider a perimeter of hay bales around the vechicle...
Gordon
