Great video!! Thanks for taking the time creating this. We are first time winter RVing while having a home built. We are in the Indiana snow belt. Hope this works!
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Nice job. I've been wondering how best to skirt my permanent residence 36ft fifth wheel. Now I see the possibilities. Thanks.
Great video! Thank you. I have been unable to find the “next video” you refer to about covering windows. The picture you show has the windows covered from the outside. I would like to do this but all the videos I came across are about covering the inside window.
Very nice video! I’m getting ready to do the same thing to a fifth wheel about the same size as yours. We had a house fire so the fifth wheel is our winter living arrangement LOL. Can you tell me, approximately how many 4 x 8 sheets of insulation did you use and approximately how many rolls of the HVAC tape?
Great video, can you give a list of materials that you used and where you bought them. I am moving to Flagstaff Arizona 7300 feet Elevation next week and must skirt my trailer. Thanks again
Hello, I'll be full-time in my RV. (3years) is the first time I do something like this, you can give me some tips for the installation of water pipes and drainage, a friend said to remove the tanks, you can help me, Thank you!
german vera if your ceiling the bottom of your RV like I did in this video he would only need a small 750 W heater to keep it warm underneath. We were in Bismarck North Dakota when we made this film and we had nice that dropped 30° below zero and we never had a frozen water pipe
Hella late but what I am going to be doing is what he did and putting reflective heat sheets on the inside (like a space blanket or emergency blanket) It'll keep it toasty without running the propane or electrical bill up (hopefully).
Love the video. I am about to get my first RV and will need to do this as well (Will likely be in Virginia) and one of my my questions is do you not have to vent the skirt insulation? Also I was planning on adding some additional wrapping around my water pipes inside the skirting to keep them from freezing; is that something you do or will be doing? I am going to get the heating wrap for the pipes outside the skirting as well to keep the exposed piping and bibs from freezing. Any suggestions greatly appreciated and keep the videos coming so I can learn from the experts :-)
is there significant pros or cons to wedging it underneath vs. using foil tape to tape the tops of it to the camper and make a little ditch under for the bottom part to rest in
I dug out a ditch and wedged mine under then used foil tape so the rain flows down and off the skirting instead of daming up has worked great for two years ( this year i enclosed the fifth wheel part for a shed/garage it's where I house the 100lb propane tank
Also if you buy the extreme weather foil tape it has no red writing on it yes it is a few dollars more but it is also wider than the cheaper tape (home Depot)
Man, you spent A LOT of extra time, just to avoid the purchase of another sheet or two. I'd have just bought the extra, and been done with it. I also would have boxed in that bumper (to save time), and done under the 5th wheel, too. Question: at winters end, what did you do with all that insulation? And, if moving, do you transport the insulation? This is a great idea, for stationary units. But, it seems a hassle for units that will be moved more than once a year.
Your saying "you need", or "Cut this stuff" ....what are you talking about? What type of insulation costing 35.00 a sheet are you talking about. Looked like some kind of hard foam...details help.
Putting it underneath your fifth wheel or trailer helps. You'll need to either have a welder come in and put a few bars in or you can drill and install a few bars of steel. Just place it in and glue her into place. This is what a customer of mine did and she hasn't had any issues (so far) It'll keep it warm and prevent any tank punctures as you drive.
I wintered in northwestern Montana in 2007/2008, and used hay bales that I covered in heavy black plastic sheeting. It was my first RV winter in a 29 ft fifth wheel. Did great. No mice or other critters. I read in later years that the use of hay bales is discouraged r/t risk of fire. I never had any problem, so I guess I was lucky in my ignorance.
For mine I used the foil backed insulation and spray bombed it white. The extreme weather foil tape has no red writing on it but is a few dollars more. I also enclosed the fifth wheel part this year to use as a shed/garage fory 100lb add on propane tank.
@Craig because then he has to raise the trailer up in the front to move the block which means he would have to take his foam board back off or it would tear it up when he raises the front
Mark DePriest you can use any type of metal foil tape this type of tape will hold up against the cold air. I found the duct tape will eventually peel and come loose and will have to be redone. So I recommend metal foil tape any brand should work fine
No need to keep saying, "See you in a few minutes, a couple of hours or in a day or two." This is useless in a video seeing that your entire presentation is 15 minutes long. Perhaps mention how long it took you to complete a particular section, but that's more than sufficient. Your presentation is good, however you didn't show how you measured, how you "boxed in" your steps, how you accommodated your black or grey water output, electricity cords, fresh water intake or other important details. And please, don't call everyone "guys."
Wow...America is truly a 3rd world nation now...this guy is obviously a skilled technical guy...if he can't afford to live decently in a small house....what does that say about our nation? Says a lot of negative things. America is now dead.
I live on 500 acres we own. My folks own a very large house I will inherit. There is nothing decent to rent in the area that is cheaper than a mortgage. I spend 48 hours a week minimum away from home for work. Another 24-48 away to spend with my lady since we are about an hour apart. I'm not home enough to justify spending ghe money on a house I'll never be in. Hence a nice 31 ft fifth wheel I can crash in when I am home for privacy. My kids are in college so it's just me. Why the hell would any of that make you say 3rd world? The attitude from many urban folks in this country is ridiculous.
We have customers that cannot afford our skirting so we have your video as a guide for them, Thanks for showing all of this.
Curt Miller hey thanks we did this because we couldn't afford to have a professional skirting made yet but we do plan to get one in the future
12$ a sheet here in NC!! Did ours last weekend for about $90!
Great video!! Thanks for taking the time creating this. We are first time winter RVing while having a home built. We are in the Indiana snow belt. Hope this works!
Nice job. I've been wondering how best to skirt my permanent residence 36ft fifth wheel. Now I see the possibilities. Thanks.
"It did take me three days... there's not a lot to it." Lol. Looks great though.
Great video! Thank you. I have been unable to find the “next video” you refer to about covering windows. The picture you show has the windows covered from the outside. I would like to do this but all the videos I came across are about covering the inside window.
Very nice video! I’m getting ready to do the same thing to a fifth wheel about the same size as yours. We had a house fire so the fifth wheel is our winter living arrangement LOL. Can you tell me, approximately how many 4 x 8 sheets of insulation did you use and approximately how many rolls of the HVAC tape?
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Learned allot, great ideas....Thanks.
I bet it works good, but if you're going be re-locating from time to time, are you going save your pieces to do again?
Great video, can you give a list of materials that you used and where you bought them. I am moving to Flagstaff Arizona 7300 feet Elevation next week and must skirt my trailer. Thanks again
Looking forward to some more video.
That has to have made a difference! Nice job
Why didn't you use plywood? There is a fire resistant plywood that they use for new houses, not nearly the high cost with the same effect.
Mikestime22 One of the reasons I use the phone board is there was a local construction site that had extras they were selling very cheap
Great Job! Good tips and ideas Thanks
Seems like a great idea and not too much work wedging those panels under the trailer. I don't want to drill into the outer surface either.
Now you can slap a little paint on it🖌
why did you not insulate front part where you sleeping area is, may be much warmer
Just curious, when the ground freeze's usually raises 3-4 inches, did that effect this?
Would have been better if you would have did the pink throughout the whole side instead of that one panel with the printing on it facing outward
It would sure be nice if you would reply to questions asked by the viewers. These are some of the same questions i have as well.
The foam insulation is 58$ a board now... 32$ doesn't sound so bad. Nice vid
Hi can u tag ur video on how to insulate windows on camper for winter? Thanks
Hello, I'll be full-time in my RV. (3years) is the first time I do something like this, you can give me some tips for the installation of water pipes and drainage, a friend said to remove the tanks, you can help me, Thank you!
german vera if your ceiling the bottom of your RV like I did in this video he would only need a small 750 W heater to keep it warm underneath. We were in Bismarck North Dakota when we made this film and we had nice that dropped 30° below zero and we never had a frozen water pipe
Hella late but what I am going to be doing is what he did and putting reflective heat sheets on the inside (like a space blanket or emergency blanket)
It'll keep it toasty without running the propane or electrical bill up (hopefully).
Love the video. I am about to get my first RV and will need to do this as well (Will likely be in Virginia) and one of my my questions is do you not have to vent the skirt insulation? Also I was planning on adding some additional wrapping around my water pipes inside the skirting to keep them from freezing; is that something you do or will be doing? I am going to get the heating wrap for the pipes outside the skirting as well to keep the exposed piping and bibs from freezing. Any suggestions greatly appreciated and keep the videos coming so I can learn from the experts :-)
Good idea man thanks for the help
Did the insulation tape leave a mark or mess up the paint when taking it off the trailer?
great video. Not the biggest fan of styrofoam squeaking lol
So I am completely new to all this. What is the foam thing your cutting?
You have the best idea than anybody
is there significant pros or cons to wedging it underneath vs. using foil tape to tape the tops of it to the camper and make a little ditch under for the bottom part to rest in
I dug out a ditch and wedged mine under then used foil tape so the rain flows down and off the skirting instead of daming up has worked great for two years ( this year i enclosed the fifth wheel part for a shed/garage it's where I house the 100lb propane tank
Also if you buy the extreme weather foil tape it has no red writing on it yes it is a few dollars more but it is also wider than the cheaper tape (home Depot)
you should use that stuff on the sides of your pop outs
Man, you spent A LOT of extra time, just to avoid the purchase of another sheet or two. I'd have just bought the extra, and been done with it. I also would have boxed in that bumper (to save time), and done under the 5th wheel, too.
Question: at winters end, what did you do with all that insulation? And, if moving, do you transport the insulation?
This is a great idea, for stationary units. But, it seems a hassle for units that will be moved more than once a year.
How does this hold up to water on the ground or a sprinkler that would hit the boards?
How well has it held up in winter?
Your saying "you need", or "Cut this stuff" ....what are you talking about? What type of insulation costing 35.00 a sheet are you talking about. Looked like some kind of hard foam...details help.
This must have been for a permanent homestead? We are looking for something that will help us while we are mobile in Minnesota. Any thoughts?
Putting it underneath your fifth wheel or trailer helps. You'll need to either have a welder come in and put a few bars in or you can drill and install a few bars of steel. Just place it in and glue her into place.
This is what a customer of mine did and she hasn't had any issues (so far)
It'll keep it warm and prevent any tank punctures as you drive.
Can you re use it every year?
Do you leave your black tank open all winter? Just wondering new to full time rv living and heard it was bad. Any help would be appreciated.
Great job I need to do mine
What about moister buildup?
Okay, isn't this supposed to keep things from freezing? In on Nubian now and gave to do this right
We took large heavy duty trash bags , loaded a bail of hay in each , remove as much air as ya can , zip tie shut . Now do yr skirt with these blocks
Tracy James Tavares I've heard people tend to get mice when using hay
Tracy James Tavares omg that's genius! I'm new to rv'ing and have trying to figure out a cost effective way to skirt my rig. THANK YOU!
I wintered in northwestern Montana in 2007/2008, and used hay bales that I covered in heavy black plastic sheeting. It was my first RV winter in a 29 ft fifth wheel. Did great. No mice or other critters. I read in later years that the use of hay bales is discouraged r/t risk of fire. I never had any problem, so I guess I was lucky in my ignorance.
Amanda Kate yeah I used hay bales last winter. It works great but by spring they’re rotten and are very heavy. And yes lots of critters moved in.
I definitely should have put them in bags! I never thought of that
What thickness foam board you use?
will that tape leave any marks on the trailer?
littleaub # one as long as you're using metal foil tape used for ceiling done work in your home it will not leave a residue on your RV
Thank you.
What type of shurtape did you use? Thanks
So how would most park managers feel about the look of aluminum tape and pink amd black foam boards?
Drew The KOA in Bismarck North Dakota requires that you insulate the bottom of your RV if you're staying through the winner
Drew other parts that we have stayed at also have this requirement and you can use anything except for Haybale's in most places we've been
No problem with the skirting..its a great idea, just paint it or something so that its not a tacky eye sore.
For mine I used the foil backed insulation and spray bombed it white. The extreme weather foil tape has no red writing on it but is a few dollars more. I also enclosed the fifth wheel part this year to use as a shed/garage fory 100lb add on propane tank.
What kind of tape did you use
Where do you get this kind of insulation I’m needing 8ft long by 4ft wide
Home Depot
did that foam hold up to snow
Wish I knew what thickness your skirting is
This is 2 in thick foam board
what camp ground lets you do this
is it water proof just in case it rains
Why didn't you just notch out for the block in the back?
@Craig because then he has to raise the trailer up in the front to move the block which means he would have to take his foam board back off or it would tear it up when he raises the front
What about the slides?
European rv's ventilate trough the floor and it would be very dangerous to do what he is doing here..how do you keep safe?
What about condensation from the ground?
Ronny Stormo our RV vents through the side of the wall so we had no concerns with ventilation
Good Job!!
do you use composting toilet in your RV?
we use a regular rv toilet
I only paid $20 a sheet for mine
What tape are you using?
Mark DePriest you can use any type of metal foil tape this type of tape will hold up against the cold air. I found the duct tape will eventually peel and come loose and will have to be redone. So I recommend metal foil tape any brand should work fine
The only thing missing is a little class.
full time rving
The foil tape leaves a nasty glue residue behind also
No need to keep saying, "See you in a few minutes, a couple of hours or in a day or two." This is useless in a video seeing that your entire presentation is 15 minutes long. Perhaps mention how long it took you to complete a particular section, but that's more than sufficient. Your presentation is good, however you didn't show how you measured, how you "boxed in" your steps, how you accommodated your black or grey water output, electricity cords, fresh water intake or other important details. And please, don't call everyone "guys."
Wow...America is truly a 3rd world nation now...this guy is obviously a skilled technical guy...if he can't afford to live decently in a small house....what does that say about our nation? Says a lot of negative things. America is now dead.
only if you're a democrat. Some of us love the rv lifestyle not cause we're broke
Troll lol lol lol
What an idiotic comment...or was it a joke?
I live on 500 acres we own. My folks own a very large house I will inherit. There is nothing decent to rent in the area that is cheaper than a mortgage. I spend 48 hours a week minimum away from home for work. Another 24-48 away to spend with my lady since we are about an hour apart. I'm not home enough to justify spending ghe money on a house I'll never be in. Hence a nice 31 ft fifth wheel I can crash in when I am home for privacy. My kids are in college so it's just me. Why the hell would any of that make you say 3rd world? The attitude from many urban folks in this country is ridiculous.
@@pcad2610 America is running Amuck, amuck, Amuck. There you have it...