5 Must-Haves for Camping in a Popup Camper During the Winter or Colder Months

5 Must-Haves for Camping in a Popup Camper During the Winter or Colder Months

Camper season is almost over but it doesn’t have to be if you are okay with camping in the cooler months. Depending on the weather and how can acclimate to the colder days camping can be just as fun as the summer months.

Waking up to a couple of inches of snow and a toasty camper is very peaceful and comforting. But waking up to a couple of inches of snow and temperatures in the camper is at 35 degrees and snow has taken one side of the bunk ends down, well that’s another story.

We have created a list of 5 must-haves for camping in the winter or the cooler months, these try and true items that we use for camping and won’t leave home without them! Some of these are quick modifications that can be used throughout the summer months as well and are easy to DIY as well.

The Checklist!!!

A more portable addition, the space heater can instantly heat up your cabin area. Loved by most the space heater can come in electric, gas, or propane. Generally, most individuals enjoy the small proportions of a space heater. Some are as small as 6” to a foot in size. They can pack a big punch and can be kind of loud.   

Prices run for a quality space heater $50 to $300

Yes, this actually works and is very comfortable at night. Electric flooring is very affordable and pleasurable to the feet and pets. This type of heating system works well but takes longer to heat up the entire cabin.

Prices run for a quality electric blanket $80 to $200 per bed end

Prices run for a quality electric blanket $60 to $500 per bed end

Prices run for a quality heated flooring $200 to $800 per cabin area

Foam tiles or thick moving mats are perfect ways to keep cooler air from coming in from the bunk ends. Easy to install and clean, this project is also budget-friendly.

Prices run for quality foam or fabric mats for one bunk end $8 to $50

Check out this POST on “2 Ways to Shield Your Pop-up Camper’s Mattress Bunk Ends From Hot or Cold Air” Bellow

2 Ways to Shield Your Pop-up Camper’s Mattress Bunk Ends From Hot or Cold Air – La Plante Mountaineers

Remove damaging moisture from the air in your camper with a dehumidifier. Most lightweight dehumidifiers utilize Peltier dehumidification technology to remove moisture from the surrounding air. Try buying units with automatic shutoffs to keep you safe, preventing overflow in the event of a full water trap. This will help with the condensation from frost and snow on your bunk ends. You can find smaller units to fit on your countertop and take less space up than a portable heater.

Prices run from $20 to 120

A very inexpensive way to contain heat in the cabin and reduce common cold drafts. Cutting a piece of Reflectix foil insulation for each window frame and or large section of the camper will allow heat/ cold air to be blocked. Additionally adding a layer of home insulation to the bottom side camper (underneath the flooring) will reduce cold coming in from the bottom. Spray Foam insulation or fiberglass are the typical types of insulation that are currently used. Each type of insulation can also be a great DIY project, making it cheaper for you and your budget.

Prices run for quality insulation from $30 to $150

Check out our POST on “Inexpensive Way to Insulating your Pop-Up Camper” bellow

Inexpensive Way to Insulating your Pop-Up Camper – La Plante Mountaineers

Bonus!!!

You can buy these at Dollar Tree or a hardware store for about a dollar apiece. All you need is 1 for each bunk end and/ or the dinette slide. Slide the tube above the shepherd’s hook in a U-shape. This will allow snow and rain to run off and prevent the shepherd’s hood from bending from the weight of the snow that has accumulated from the top of the bunk end.

I hope this has helped you add a few more weeks or months to your camping time. Using these items can ensure you are nice a toasty in your popup camper and enjoy the cooler months all to yourselves.