AirSkirts Camper Skirting Installation and Temperature Test!
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In this RUclips Video, we discuss a new way to install skirting for your RV, camper, 5th wheel, travel trailer, motorhome, class c, campervan, or class B RV!
The new RV skirting called AirSkirts is incredibly easy to install! In fact, we installed our Airskirts RV Skirting in less than 15 minutes! This is the best RV skirting idea we have ever seen!
Have you ever wondered - does RV Skirting work? Well, we ran a temperature test to find out for ourselves. And our RV stayed warmer with AirSkirts installed. So yes, installing skirting on your camper does keep you warmer in winter.
We think if you are a full time RVer then adding AirSkirts to your RV will save you time and money. Here's why:
1. Airskirts are incredibly easy to install.
2. Airskirts will keep your pipes and tanks from freezing in winter
3. Airskirts are made from a heavy PVC material that will last
4. Airskirts are inflatable so they will insulate the underside of your camper.
5. Airskirts are fast and easy to deflate, store and re-use at your next campground
6. The wind will not blow the skirting away
AirSkirts aren't just for winter! Even though they will keep your camper warmer in winter they will also keep your RV cooler in the summertime.
And even though you may not camp in the dead of winter, AirSkirts can be used to extend your camping season into early spring and late fall!
You can use AirSkirts to insulate Class A, B or C motorhomes, 5th wheels, camper vans, travel trailers, and camper trailers.
For more information about RV skirting check out our blog articles below:
1️⃣ AirSkirt Inflatable RV Skirting for Winter and Summer
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2️⃣ RV Skirting for Winter - DIY or Brand Name?
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3️⃣ 12 Best Ways to Insulate a Travel Trailer for Winter
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4️⃣ 10 Creative Ways to Heat a Camper and Stay Warm While Camping in Cold Winter Weather
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Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our AirSkirts tutorial and review! Please say hello by leaving a comment below! Also, please feel free to ask any questions or just tell us about yourselves. We want to get to know you and share our RV experiences.
After setting them up the first time, it might be helpful to use a Sharpie and number them starting at one corner...just a thought for the next install. Really cool!
Hi Glen,
That's a great idea!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
My wife and I just a class C and we're studying all the tips and tricks since we're newbies. Your channel is very professional, clear, and concise. Best of all, straightforward. Thanks.
Hi D T,
Awesome! Thank you! We try our best to be as straight forward in our approach as possible.
Thanks for watching, commenting and for the very kind words!
Mike and Susan
Thanks for going the extra mile for all of us; researching new products and testing them out! You guys hit this one out of the ballpark with your new vidja!!!👍🇺🇸💯
Hi Rory,
Our pleasure! We love making our videos and trying to help people when we find cool products. As you know, we only recommend products we use ourselves and we think this is a great product.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Looks like a great product for every Canadian RVer. I have been camping in a hardtop Starcraft in the snow and cold and believe me that wind blowing under the trailer was incredible. It was so loud and shook the trailer. I know we lost heat because of the open undercarriage. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!
Hi F&T,
If we were RVing in Canada this would be a must have product for sure!!!
And it really holds up well against the wind!
As always, thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
New to your channel and I think it's going to be really helpful for us. We're remodeling our home and bought a small rv to hang out/live in while it gets dirty and dusty in there, and this video is just what we needed coming into the fall/winter months . Thank you! 👍👍👍
Hey Cindy,
We appreciate the love and support, SO glad you're finding the videos helpful! Good luck with your remodel / rv!
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Thank you very much for showing this ! Great idea !
Hi Stephen,
Glad you liked it! When we first saw it I thought it was a genius idea!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Great video. And looks like an amazing product. Before watching this I watched a series of DIY videos on skirting and 15 minute setup time is amazing in comparison. Thank you.
Hey Diggermcg,
We appreciate the love and support!
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Thx for doing this. We are considering using these.
Hey Sarah,
We appreciate the love and support, glad we could help!
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Hey Mike & Susan. Great video & the product looks cool!! Thanks.
BoondockingDan
Hey Dan!!!!
How's it going my friend!
Glad you like the video!
Mike and Susan
I’m a member of your RV Camping for Newbies. Yea!
Hey Summer Knight,
Welcome!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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def will be a prodcut i would want. so many things to make things simple yet effective.
Hey GoSW,
Awesome!
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Awesome product
Hi Tim,
It really is!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
I love my Airskirts!
Hey Airstream Sister,
So great to hear!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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What a great product
Hi Bueller Bunch,
We think so too! And we were amazed at the temperature test.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Installing my airskirts tomorrow
That's awesome! Hope you love them. Please keep us posted! Thank you for watching our Airskirts video and commenting.
By the way, Great Video!
Hey John,
We appreciate the love and support!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hello and I'm new to yr channel Very useful info in this video thanks! Just bought myself a bungalow 40 footer so am determining how I want to skirt mine for year round 🇨🇦
Hey Katie,
We appreciate the love and support, glad you found the video helpful! Congrats on your camper, safe travels & happy camping!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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i just ordered a set and used you as a refferal
Hey Donnie,
Awesome, we appreciate the love and support!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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That was a cool product that I never knew existed. Thanks for the info.
Hi Mixflip,
The product was just invented this past fall. When we saw it we had to try it out for ourselves.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
This might be "ok" but... does it stay puncture proof? Does it work that well? Is it really that easy to install?
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If it had been windy when you did the test without the skirts I'm sure it would have made an even bigger difference. They seem to work really well! I think the key to packing them up is that the pump can suck the air out completely. Without that feature it wouldn't work so well.
Hi James,
We agree! The wind block is a huge part of keeping the underbelly warm! And you are totally correct about packing them away. The pump is really strong and sucks the air out completely so they pack up very easily.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Very, very nice!! Watching your vid was fabulous and thanks for the upload! There was something I noticed----->(re: timestamp 8:01) where it touches the exhaust pipe....and you had to start up your rig for whatever reason......would you have to slot something right there to protect it (like some sort of heat shied)? Thanks again! Love!!
Hi Shiammi,
Yes - your exhaust needs to be cool when the AirSkirt touches any exhaust pipes. I would just deflate the one tube under the tail pipe, start your RV for as long as needed, the wait for it to cool (doesn't take long in freezing temps by the way) and the inflate it again. It's so easy to inflate and deflate.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
@@RVBlogger Thanks so much!
Sweet
Thanks! Glad you found this helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very cool product. Checking the website out now! Thanks for the review!
Hi bvillegal03,
We are sure you will like it! Keep us posted if you decide to buy one. We would love to hear your experience with it.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
I have Air Skirts! This is my second winter. Prior to inflating I went over my underbelly with a fine tooth comb. Added pool noodles to edges, foam to corners, and taped down any "pokey's". Used all the plastic edge protectors the Skirts came with. 2nd, in my humble opinion Air Skirts were specifically made for Air Streams. Those that dont have Air Streams have to make adjustments for Air Skirts to fit. So what I did was only fit the Air Skirts where my water pipes and heating ducts run. My entire RV is NOT covered, but the seal the Air Skirts provide has allowed me to not turn on my furnace unless it is 19 degress or less outside! Bunch your skirts as close together as you can get them to eliminate "air gaps". I temp 4 zones. Outside, inside, subfloor, and the space between the AirSkirts. The space between the Air Skirts is 7 degrees higher than the outside air, even though the gauge is outside on the ground. The gaps from the Air Skirts provide air so humidity won't build. The Air Skirts occupies enough space underneath that cold air cannot just breeze in. I tried insulation board one winter and the humidity underneath was always in the 90's. Oh I forgot! I have 4 1 gallon bottles of ammonia with felt wicks , mothballs, and bait stations where there are gaps.
I love all this great advice!!! Thank you so much. And thanks for watching and sharing your tips!
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Hi Mike & Susan, I just found your vlog on the Airskirts system. May be some other time, if you ever have the chance, you could measure the temperature underneath your RV. I thinks this would be as important as the temperature inside your rig. Determining if your pipes, tanks and spigots were in danger of freezing would be very informative, not to say, provide a safeguard for all your liquid movement inside and outside the rig. Thanks for all your great work.
Hey Roger,
We appreciate the input and suggestion!
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I also would like to know the under temp of the camper with this in place
Nice! Thanks for the demo. Do you have any idea what the temperature was in the airspace under the rig after the air skirts had been in place for awhile?
Hi Carol,
We didn't get the temp under our but I guarantee it was warmer because our rig stayed so much warmer too.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Is this effective in keeping plumbing from freezing ?
Looks like there can be a lot of gaps and openings. Also, what do you put around the tire wells?
Hey Mike,
Airskirts makes triangular pieces that fit between tires or you can buy inflatable pillows that go around the tire wells. They are having a price increase effective Friday October 1st so be sure to buy them no later than Thursday. You can use my discount code RVBlogger when you check out to save $100.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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I have the air skirts for my 2nd winter in Montana. I own a 35ft 5th wheel. It takes about 1 hour to set them up without wind. Dont rush and you may have to adjust which tubes go where. Once done number or mark where each tube went, i mark them by the inflation port. Be prepared for small gaps by the tires and steps. I use fiberglass insulation to fill these gaps. After 24 hours recheck your tubes for air pressure, they will change due to movement and outside temperatures. I recheck air pressures once a week. Remember they DO NOT work for the slide outs! If you get holes in the tubes i used a patch kit for inflatable rafts like RVBlogger showed. Also if it snows dont clean it off from around the air skirts, thats added insulation. And for folding them up, deflate them, wash them with water, i go to a car wash and use the presoak and nonspotting settings. Careful with the high pressure it can damage the tubes. After washing them let them dry fully and let the sun warm the material and they will be easier to fold. Hope this helps!!
Thank you so much for the thorough explanation of setup and maintenance of Airskirts! This is great information of our viewers and future Airskirts owners! So glad Airskirts has been beneficial to you. We love to support their products! Thank you, Kevin, for watching our Airskirts video and commenting!
Thx for demonstrating these! Did you need a “pillow” under your door? I couldn’t really tell.
Hey Sarah,
We put one under the door steps, so under the rig still if that's what you mean :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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I like be this concept but I was wondering what about the areas above the tires?
Hi Big Dan,
We even though we didn't have anything above the tires - the AirSkirts still worked. But we think you could buy a few add on pillows for the wheel wells and seal them up to if you want...
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
wondering if you can they have a repair kit in case of hole gets in one or if you can order just one of it's size that is needed!
Hey Dale,
That's a great idea!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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What would be interesting, is a wireless thermometer under the RV.
Hey Richardson,
Great idea!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
❤ Mike and Susan
Wondering how much it weighs in the bag? Looks like a great product.
Hi Gypsy,
Great question!
Ours weighs about 60 lbs in the bag.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Thanks for the post. Have been considering if they are worth the high cost ver energy savings in winter. We have a 2020 Montana 3811ms 5th wheel that is a winter package. Last winter we never froze up but our propane consumption was around 30# every couple day and also using electric heat. I watched another video where they said they went from 30# every couple days to 30# a week. I don't know what size 5th wheel they had but ours is 40'9". Might as well call it 41' lol. Is it worth the investment. To skirt ours will be around $3200.00. Our worry.... All these campers with friggin furniture clawing Cats running loose in the parks (camp grounds) 😁
Hey J,
Are cats really that common when you're camping??
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Interesting product. Presuming you were both outside during the first test, I wonder how much effect the two 98 degree heat sources inside had on the result of the second test.
Hi Phillip,
I'm not a scientist but I would bet somewhere around less than .00001%.
Have you ever spent a winter night in a camper? Trust me - you could have ten people in there and freeze to death!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
I am guess you cannot run the generator with this installed? I think that is my biggest concern, I mostly boondock so being able to use the gen would be nice.
Hey pharettface,
We recommend checking out airskirt's website for any info we didn't cover in the review. :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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I'm just researching before buying an RV, and this video was top notch! Question....do the inflatables have tethers to make sure if they somehow deflate they don't get blown away?
Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy it was helpful. Yes the tubes have D-rings on the ends so you can connect them together. Thank you for watching our Airskirts video and commenting!
I enjoyed your video, However, these are really expensive, wish i could buy these, but unfotuanately way out of my budget. but i think this will give me some ideas. 2289.00 for a 25 ft travel trailer, just thought i would share in case others had the same issue as i do. Thank you tho for an very informative video.
Hey Reggie
We appreciate the love and support!
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Where do plan on carrying that big bag when not in use? Looked big to me. I like the bags, looked like a good idea.
My thoughts exactly...
Carrying all that extra stuff...
Hi serinhart,
We keep the big bag in our basement when not in use. When we travel somewhere we set up at the beginning of the trip and deflate at the end. Easy peasy. The bag is about 2' tall by 3' wide and it weighs about 60 lbs with all of our tubes in it. We don't need to use it all the time. Just on cold weather in winter, early spring or late fall. We are looking forward to making another video testing it this summer to see how it works to keep our coach cooler in the summer heat.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
How do you stop the wind and cold from coming thru the wheel well?
Airskirts also has tire covers and wedges for additional protection. www.airskirts.com/ Thanks for watching and commenting.
how heavy do thay get so a guis of wind don't blow them away?
Hi Gene,
They aren't heavy at all but the air pressure between the ground and the RV holds them in place no problem.
We had 25 mile per hour winds when we shot the video and they didn't budge.
I feel confident they wouldn't go anywhere even in 50 mph winds.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
After a year, how did they hold up to wear and tear, set up multiple times, hot weather energy savings? Are they puncture resistant?
Hi MP. We can say that the quality of the inflatables is awesome and durable, but we aren't qualtified to answer all those questions. Here's a link to their website with customer reviews that might help. goto.rvblogger.com/AirSkirt Thanks for watching and commenting.
We are in Fort Kent Maine where it's -1° Farenheit tonight we are in a 2014 Coachmen Catalina. I am attempting to use custom infinite loop straps x 11 2 of them are 91 feet long for front to back straps while the other 9 match the circumference of the sides & undercarriage & roof where I will temporarily strap on foam insulation with R-38 fiberglass and foam on the chassis & roof fiberglass inside foam outside I will seal it all up with reflectics & 4 inch wide duct tape like the HVAC people use the custom made straps were around $1196.00 I think what I am doing might be cheaper I have a 33.45 foot long RV the high rise height for mine in air skirts was $2899.00
Hi Elaine in Maine. Please keep us posted on how successful the foam insulation setup was. We personally believe there are added benefits to Airskirts vs foam insulation. Hope you have a warm winter. Thanks for watching and commenting.
How frequently do you have to add air again? I would imagine that they deflate on their own and will need ongoing reflated?
That's a great question and we have found that the air temperature has more to do with how inflated they stay than them losing air. If it's warmer then they stay inflated more and if it gets cold the air compresses and they may need a small adjustment which just takes a few minutes.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Great vid. But i have 3 slide outs on my 33 foot fifth wheel I don't think will go tall enough to fill that gap and Alot of heat is lost there
Hey Bob,
Good point!
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Expensive ! I use thick construction garbage bags. People laugh but it's comfy inside. People are just a bunch of burp buckets
Hey Nitro Burp
That sounds nice, thanks for sharing your experience! Also a very interesting term LOL
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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You still have gaps and the wind coming in around the tires how do you block that off
You can close most of the gaps up. They have tire covers, wedges and stair pillows to keep a tight fit. They are specifically designed for your RV. There's a ton more info on their website if you are interested in the link. goto.rvblogger.com/AirSkirts Thank you for watching our Airskirt test video and commenting.
Good solid review -- but - you forgot to mention he most important part: the cost! At around $2000 per set, not too many people will be lining up to purchase such a product. I was actually very interested myself, until I saw the cost. I then snapped out of it and headed down to Home Depot for some Styrofoam/Owens-Corning insulation boards and sealing tape at 1/10th the price of the Airskirts! 😂
Hey Van's Best Friend,
LOL we appreciate the insight! How did that hold up for you?
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Is there a less expensive option for a full time RV'er? Im a travel nurse and will be in colorado during until the end of January. Im by myself. This is almost 3k.
Hi Brenda. Yes there are less expensive ways but they are probably not as effective. Mike wrote and article that might help. rvblogger.com/blog/rv-skirting-for-winter-diy-or-brand-name/ Thanks for watching and commenting.
Certainly far better than nothing but the gaps around the wheels (especially tandem axles) would seem to let a substantial amount of air flow go under the RV. I saw the wedge but there still seem to be huge gaps. I saw one video where they used 1 1/2" thick insulation board. I'm thinking using that just to block the wheel wells in conjunction with these AirSkirts could be a good strategy for less draft/airflow. Showing the temperatures is fantastic, otherwise we have to theorize how effective these ideas are. Thank you for the thorough video.
That's a great additional tip!! Thank you for your support and commenting.
I just sent that exact comment. The freezing air going in above the tires
Have to wait till the exhaust cools down?
Hi David,
I didn't mention that in the video because I just figured people would know that but I'm glad you mentioned it here in the comments.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
What about around the wheels
Airskirts also has tire covers and wedges for additional protection. www.airskirts.com/ Thanks for watching and commenting.
Are there any skirts that will keep the rodents out when you're parked in the back country for several days??
Hi Metro,
Not that I know of...but I know the rodents won't bother the pontoons. I have had my pontoon boat for over 10 years and it was kept in garages and sheds when not in use and no rodent has ever tried to chew it.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Thanks! I was excited until I saw the price. I wish the smaller kits were cheaper. Great solution though
Hi Jamie,
They aren't cheap but you certainly get what you pay for. Plus they are transferrable. For example if you buy a new camper in the future you can use most of (or all of) the tubes on your new camper! You can't do that with traditional skirting currently on the market.
Plus you will burn much less propane over the winter which will save you a bundle!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
@@RVBlogger You make some good points there for sure. I just run a small pop-up camper so I am likely going the DIY route instead of spending $1700 bucks. However if I was in an RV that cost 100K I would gladly spend 3K for this.
What about the air flow where the wheels are
There are additional wedges and pillows you can get just for the tires and steps to reduce gaps. Thank you for watching our Airskirts video and commenting. We appreciate your support!.
Nice, I wonder if you start the engine if the muffler would damage it. ;-)
Hi Rock,
You can run the RV with AirSkirts under the muffler - you will melt them!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
@@RVBlogger Can or can't run the RV with Airskirts under muffler? And how about the generator? Can you run the generator with the airskirts inflated and an exhaust running past them? Seems like this would be important at least for summer A/C use when boondocking. Lastly, was this a sponsored/complementary product or did you buy the airskirts at full retail price?
What about the wheel well? Air gets in the bottom through there.
Hey Abraham,
There are corner pieces that go between the tires so air shouldn't get through there :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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Any issues with rodents? It's a problem here. Doing all I can to keep them and now get them out.
Hey Beverly,
We haven't had any issues with rodents personally.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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Nice video.... the more accurate way to evaluate effectiveness would be to install skirts with a temp sensor under your RV... then compare that reading to outside air temp......Also $2,500.00 for kit......is extremely expensive for basically a bunch of plastic bags...my opinion
Hey Mark,
We appreciate the input!
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I would like to see if this will work to keep heat out in hot weather too
Hi sahbuhnim1963,
AirSkirts were just invented this past fall so we will be testing them this summer and making a video about that too! Stay tuned!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
What do you do about all the freezing air pouring in above the tires ? They are absolutely useless if the freezing air is pouring in above the tires. It would be a complete waist of money. I also prefer regular skirting as I store kayaks under there.
Airskirts has tire wedges that fit between tires closing the gap. Do you currently use skirting with your RV? Thanks for watching and commenting.
@RVBlogger ABOVE the tires. Yes I have full skirting
I’m trying to imagine how they would work on uneven ground? If the front of the RV was higher or if one side was unlevel would they still work?
Hey Reload,
It's like a pillow that inflates so it can be higher or lower where ever it's needed. If it's TOO high then peobably not.
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I am on slightly uneven ground, and they work. Just adjust inflation.
I’m worried about our dogs messing with them is it easy to put a hole in it
The inflatable pontoons are extremely durable. Here's a link to their website. They even make dog fences now! goto.rvblogger.com/AirSkirts Thanks for watching and commenting.
The big thing for me is the Condensation you get from heating the RV in cold temps...i did buy this new system hope it works out for 26000 bucks...............
Wow! I hope it helps too! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Umbrella what about a the air coming around the tires
There's a wedge you can place between the tires to help. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Really like the concept just wish it was cheaper to buy
The upfront cost may be a bit more than others or DIY skirting, but we still think their performance is unbeatable. Thank you for watching our Airskirts video and commenting.
I like this idea but not for temperature. I wish there was a better way to interlock all of the sections TO KEEP MICE AND SQUIRRELS from climbing under and chewing cables.
Hey Mac,
We're trying to find the perfect way!
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This video while informative to some degree it did not indicate the undercarriage temperature which to me is the whole point. Of course the temperature in the RV is important although I don't know why you would turn the heat on and off that way. I would need to know the undercarriage temperature because the whole point to me is keeping the pipes from freezing.
Hi Honey,
We just figured this was an easy way to see if your heating and cooling cost would change. I can guarantee you if the RV is staying warner the undercarriage is warmer too.
We only turned the heat on and off for the test. We normally set the thermostat and forget it.
Hope that answers some of your questions.
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What if you don't have 'lectric?
Hey Brian,
You would need a generator.
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LECTRIC??🤯🤣😆😂
Are you referring to Electricity?
If so there are options for 12volt and manual pumps. They are the same you use for commercial grade river rafts.
I have a 12volt for my pontoon fishing boat like he shows in the video.
This is very cool but I was quoted right around 3000 bucks for my kit. I'm thinking about getting into the air skirt business myself lmao.
🤣. We do understand the high cost of Airskirts. I know there are more affordable options but not sure if they are as effective. Thank you for watching our Airskirts video and commenting!
@@RVBlogger no problem! I still really love the idea.
I would be more interested in how well the system works to keep pipes from freezing in temperatures approaching 0* and for extended times. One more request, could you provide a link to the manufacturer/seller?
Hey John,
airskirts.com
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It doesn't skirt the entire unit. I own a 37 Camio Carriage. I use suction cups. Never had an issue!
We've never heard of anyone using suction cups with their skirting. What type of skirting are you using? Are you using this for winter camping? What are the temperatures you are experiencing? Would you mind sending us a picture? mike@rvblogger.com Thank you for watching our Airskirts video and commenting.
Not true; I used foam boards and aluminum tape and it wasn’t as difficult as I thought, 9x10.00 boards and 25 dollars tape and I have a 34ft trailer did it in a day, on the last board I crawled inside with a shovel and sealed the bottom quite well, it took a day and it came out great tbtG. Got it vermin tight
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That is AWESOME thanks for sharing! :)
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We never froze up untill we put up these air skirts. Fact lol. One thing for sure, we think sense they are selling these things for $3200.00 they should add everything needed to insulate the rig you ordered them for. No extra for wedges or buffers.
Also some of the tubes have holes. We're having to re-air them every day . Major hassle to have to repair something not tested before it's sent out. They are cool but if your ordering them for a 2020 Montana 3811ms Everything should be included to completely insulate your rig....no extra gouge other than tire covers. We waited, the order was changed, and we have gaps that cold air gets thru and then freezes everything. Last winter, no skirts, no freeze ups at all...this winter, air skirts, froze up 3 times. Whatever. Very expensive for not being a complete insulating skirt kit. 30 day guarantee. We will keep them and chalk it up as a major expense waste...also did not send even close enough of the corner stick on's. Had to cut thick carpet patches to prevent further holes being punctured other than the ones already there and leaking. Whole bunch of 8ft leaky balloons. Yippy
Oh yeah, and by the way...we are not skirted around the slides with these as you would do with other skirting, and our propane consumption remains the same. Our electric bill last month was off the chart beside our propane expense of 30# every 2 days at $4.00 a gallon. If your in a rig that seals well with the layout of the underneath with no big slides and money is no object invest. If not, well we could have skirted this Montana all around everything including the king pin area for far less. Yip....we stuck with it. May need them for floating around the lake. 😁✌️
Hey J Wesson Sr,
Wow thanks for the info!!
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I live in Michigan I must be frank I would love to see you inflate that plastic in the dead of winter here in MichiganI’m thinking it’s going to crack taken it down let me in or out folding it back up I think it’s going to crack
Hey Garry,
I understand your concern and you might be happy to know the owner of AirSkirts is in CT where the winters get pretty cold as well. I've never heard of a pontoon cracking yet!
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I like RVBlogger....AirSkirts, $2,800 for a 28-foot camper??? I think for an R factor of R1 (maybe R2) it's not a value. Perhaps a bit better than a hanging canvas wall skirt, but not by much. I see how this can prevent wind chill/drafts and slow down camper heat loss maybe $5 a week at today's propane prices. If I moved a camper around a lot during the winter and had an extra pile of money, I can see this as a choice. However, I do not see how it can be effective for stationary a full winter stay at -15F, compared to 3M tape and 2-inch foam panels. This is just a segmented vinyl balloon-like air mattress. As everyone has experienced, in just a few hours an air mattress that touches the ground overnight quickly becomes the temperature of the ground. You need some blankets for insulating your body from the thicker than garbage bag plastic mattresses. Maybe you get 2 more days out of your 20-gallon tank? Who knows?
Hi Bob,
All I can say is I had my doubts too. So we did the temperature test and we also know several people who use them and love them.
Maybe give them a try sometime and then give you opinion.
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Mike
$1,800 to $3,200 seems extremely expensive for what are simply heavy duty extra large pool floats...
Hey EA
We appreciate the input! Unfortunately we don't price them. :)
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Your second time/temp test was faulty. Having two bodies inside skewed the test. You'd need to leave the RV to duplicate the conditions. That said, I know the skirting does make a difference, I just suspect having you inside that smaller RV for the second test probably added a couple degrees.
We were only outside the RV long enough to inflate the Airskirts then we went back in. I guess it's possible our body temperature effected the results slightly but can't imagine much. Thanks for watching our Airskirts video and commenting.
The foam insulation board doesn’t insulate… hmm
In our research we have found it to not be as effective as Airskirts or other DIY options. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The animals you are trying to keep out will have no trouble chewing through that! And the same animals will have a much easier time climbing up and over your tires to get inside the walls and engine compartment of your RV.
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after checking out the price, i'd rather just have foam boards
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My observation: NOT Recommended in the winter. Here's what happens. You put skirt on when it's warm, then when it's cold the air inside the skirt, shrinking the "skirt" creating gaps allowing cold air under your RV, just when you don't need cold air under your RV. Then when it warms again, the skirt inflates, it traps the cold air under your RV.
This guy should have compared regular skirting to inflatable skirting.
BTW: inflatable skirting is really expensive!
Thanks for sharing your opinion of AirSkirts. Do you own them? Or are you making your best guess?
We own them and we really haven't experienced the issue you are talking about. We simply adjust them when we install them and they really don't need to be adjusted. However - if you use them in one place for an entire season you may have to adjust the air pressure occasionally which would take about 10 minutes.
Inflatable air skirting is not cheap but they have many advantages that other skirting does not have. This product is selling like crazy so I think most folks find them worth the price because they are portable, you don't have to drill holes in your rig and they look much nicer than the DIY skirting we see in many campgrounds.
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Wow , guys these bags are like 3200 bucks for the biggest ones they make And 1900 bucks for the smaller ones $$$$$$ way too much
Hey Angel,
Yeah this can easily become an expensive lifestyle / hobby!
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Its all good until the varmints decide to chew.
AirSkirts are very difficult to puncture. They’re made of 0.6mm PVC tarpaulin - the same material many inflatable watercraft are made of. And they have new had a rodent chew reported. Thanks for watching our Airskirts video and commenting.
The price on these are astronomical, for inflatable bags for $3000 , no thank you, what a rip off.
Hey Sugarsmaxx,
Yes, this hobby / lifestyle can easily get very expensive!
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They are not just a Bag! They are made from the same materials as commercial river rafts. They are heat welded and have commercial grade fill/evac ports.
I would feel more comfortable spending 2 grand on this product if anyone could provide empirical data to justify that investment. I would like to see 30 days of continuous data delineating outside ambient, inside temperature, and under the RV in the enclosed area. That way I could compute the R Values and determine the economics of Airskirts. Your experiment is not convincing because there are too many variables. Data is king ;-)
Hi Dave. Sorry our data wasn't enough for you. Have you reached out to Airskirts to see if they have the empirical data you are looking for? Have you read any reviews from Airskirts owners to see how effective Airskirts holds up to winter camping? I will tell you this...the owner of Airskirts lives full-time in his Airstream in Connecticut. Here's heir link. www.airskirts.com/
@@RVBlogger Yes, I did reach out to Airstream and the mfg. Airstream did request data from the mfg. as well. So far, no response from the vendor. Yes, I have read many reviews. I have not seen any review that provided the data I am interested in. They are all rather subjective. I am an engineer by training and experience, and I have found that data rules and filters out a lot of emotions and subjectivity. I suspect that the Airskirts would not be much different than keeping my attached garage door open or closed in the winter or summer. BTY I have measured the difference and it is a few degrees warmer than the outside ambient at night and a few degrees colder in the daytime. I suspect the Airskirt is not as effective as my garage door closed. Airskirt sounds good, but I don't go by sound good as a way to make a sizable investment. And I seriously doubt it would recover and cost in propane or electricity.
dont really look that neat would be nice f they appeared better
Hey Joe,
Could you elaborate?
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