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Setting up my coach for winter, what say you?
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I agree with the strong suggestion we should have a garage before we get a coach, but the reality is that is not going to happen in a lot of instances.
I already had a barn previously used to service logging trucks for the sawmill that was once on my NY state property so I had no concerns about where and how to store a coach in an area that saw an average of 240 inches of snow per year and at least 7 to 10 days of sub zero temps annually.
Where I live now I designed and had the bus garage built before we even moved in because I agree outside exposure is bad for coaches.
But a whole lot of Prevost owners live in areas where they are not even allowed to park the coach in their driveway or on the street, much less store it near their house. As a result these folks have no other option than to find the best storage available within a reasonable distance from their home. I would never want folks whose dream is to travel in a Prevost to feel bad because they cannot have inside storage. We have to make do with the best choices available to us.
Please don’t get mad if someone has a different opinion or situation from yours however. Debates and discussions are welcome but please be careful not to get snarky (is that a word?) when commenting about posts.
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Get over it.
Later
bv
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Harry: Did you use a surge protector when you plugged into the shore power at the campground?
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Just for the record, I wasn’t criticizing anyone for their choice of storage and honestly, I don’t think Bernie was either.
Personally for me, I would want indoor storage or I probably wouldn’t have a bus. Nothing more, nothing less.
Storage in TN is 17 miles from the house, in CA, it’s 26 miles. That’s why I like the fact I can check on the coach remotely as it saves me time and worry.
Safe travels to all of my Prevost friends!
Mark
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While we’re off Harry’s topic with some thread creep, this is an example of what works for some, won’t work for others.
I probably have indoor storage, possibly even heated, a few miles (five to eight, maybe less) from our house. But I want the coach closer to us, like on the property. If we had a more expensive coach (say mid-six figures to new), I’d be in a position to have a bus barn next to the house.
To steal a quote from a pretty smart guy, I’d rather eat bees than have the coach 16 or 27 miles from the house … or 17 or 26 miles whatever it is. Just too much hastle to use it when its that far away.
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Hi Dick, The only time I’ve been plugged into 50 amp service was at Jeff’s. And no, I don’t have a surge protector.
Thank you one and all for your response, it is most appreciated!
Harry
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Boy oh boy!
Stay with me now folks. We travel 1/2 the year and store the bus in a garage plugged in for the other 1/2. If we become full timers will we need to keep the bus inside for the full year? Aren’t most RV parks outdoors?
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Wow, is this the South Carolina Doug himself and his beautiful bride Mary? I send you greetings!
That sir is a very good question? I had my coach indoors without power and the central brain trust said “Go power young man – go power”! I have no doubt that’s correct because it’s one of the few things everyone here on the forum agreed upon.
But you’re right, if your out and about 6 months a year in parks and/or you’re full time. There’s no inside anything except for maintenance!
BTW you guys talk a lot about “Cube Heaters”. What’s unique about a Cube heater?
Harry
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Full timers are in their coach, using their coach, and by default monitoring everything about their coach minute by minute. Yes they are outdoors exposed to the weather, but freezing and rain entry are not huge concerns because the coach is being lived in. Damaging water entry is quickly noticed and steps are taken to resolve the problem. Freeze damage is unlikely because if the coach heaters fail it will be noticed long before any damage can occur.
It is the unattended coach stored outside that has a degree of risk.
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Dick said: ……. “To steal a quote from a pretty smart guy, I’d rather eat bees than have the coach 16 or 27 miles from the house … or 17 or 26 miles whatever it is. Just too much hassle to use it when its that far away.”
Dick, it would be nice to have the coach parked right next to the house but that just can’t happen (gated community).
I’m just ‘pleased as punch’ that I was able to locate storage not terribly far from the house(s) that is secure, gated, camera’d and has an on-site manager.
Yes, ‘perfect’ would be to have it parked in an elaborate garage next to the house (a man’s dream!) but that is just not an option.
When it’s time to give up ‘motor-coaching’, then the rental garages will be given up too, easy peasy.
Safe travels,
Mark
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Harry you asked about where I keep my coach. Yeah it’s in a insulated bus barn I had built after I sold it’s old home at the ranchito. Kept it in a enclosed unisulated rental storage building last winter, while getting new barn built, with one heater running in water bay. Only had a 20 amp breaker to work with. Will live onsite, 100 foot from bus barn after they finish the house we are having built here in Central Texas.
PS
Had um build the barn first. Wife wasn’t too happy. Priorities.
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