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Old 12-09-2011, 02:19 PM   #161
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We are of course just having fun with the 'arctic" package and the ' warm and toasty " post. We manage to stay comfortable in our 06 3400 but at a cost.We keep the temp set at 70 degrees and it can use a lot of propane at that setting. We have only been in cold temps in the mid 20's for a prolonged period but once and we used a tank of propane in 2 1/2 days. We never intended to use this thing in real cold or real hot temps and don't.

It is 9:15PM here in Florida and 67 degrees. We are warm and toasty.We have used two tanks of propane since October 21st.Our electric bill is not doing well as we use the A/C nearly every day. Now that is Rv'ing.
 
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:12 AM   #162
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I think all agree the Artic Package (which Keystone calls a mandatory option) is a sales gimmick. There is no way you folks in CO can stay warm in a Montana without either running your propane 24/7, your electic heaters 24/7 or a combination of both. These things are not made for that type weather.
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Old 01-06-2012, 09:42 AM   #163
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Dear Friends,
We are still in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the temp is around 30 degrees f. We have done everything to our unit as previously mentioned in past posts and are quite comfortable.We have turned down the thermostat to 67 and we find our propane consumption is around $175 can. a month.Most manufacturers are fixed on the fact that 90% of all units will be used in the summer and they are not really designed for full timing - you must take care of your own needs!To blame the builders for lack of insulation is not seeing to your needs.
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Old 01-06-2012, 11:24 AM   #164
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The arctic package works great in the summer.Not sure how well it works in arctic conditions
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Old 01-06-2012, 02:26 PM   #165
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We bought our Monty last summer when it was 113%. Two AC units and double pane windows were all we were concerned about. Had to call a month ago to see if we had the artic package to at least get a start on cold weather camping. It did work nice in extreme heat.
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Had to call a month ago to see if we had the artic package
Unless the policy has changed, everybody has the artic package, Montana calls it a "mandatory option."
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It worked fine in Artic Alabama.
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Old 01-17-2012, 02:13 AM   #168
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We purchased a 2010 3665 Montanna 5th wheel, we have used the unit in about 30 degree temps. The unit does not seem to keep warm, even with the fireplace unit on, except after about 2 days. The propane usage seems to be alot as in about 40 lbs in 3 days. We do feel cold spots around the slides, May need adjusted!!.Does this seem normal to use that much propane and has any one else expierenced this same situation. A little info. would be helpfull.

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We purchased a 2010 3665 Montanna 5th wheel, we have used the unit in about 30 degree temps. The unit does not seem to keep warm, even with the fireplace unit on, except after about 2 days. The propane usage seems to be alot as in about 40 lbs in 3 days. We do feel cold spots around the slides, May need adjusted!!.Does this seem normal to use that much propane and has any one else expierenced this same situation. A little info. would be helpfull.

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We had a similiar experience with temps as low as 25. 6 nights and about 60 lbs of propane. Much higher than our previous unit. the new one is a 2012 3625 RE.
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Old 01-31-2012, 10:09 AM   #170
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Dear Al and Ken,
We've stuffed the slide-outs on the inside with strips of insulation and insulated the tops and bottoms with r40 board plus adding the r30 silver insulation to the sides on the outside the only trouble we had was at-47 when our propane gelled and wouldn't burn properly.As I've said before you have to equip your unit to serve your needs!We have to do this to ours to survive the Canadian winters as we have to spend one more winter up here until I'm cleared to travel again after my stroke.
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:39 AM   #171
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We are from Ontario and in the spring and fall before we arrive from/or leave at the end of October to head down to Yuma our temperatures are pretty cool. We use our fireplace a lot but put on the furnace first thing in the morning to heat up our rig. At night we turn off the heat or leave the fireplace on low. We do however have an electric mattress pad which is the cat's meow to keeping us toasty and warm while sleeping. We find the furnace noisy through the night disturbing our sleep. So for us this has worked best. We leave early enough to catch parks open so hydro is always available.
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Old 02-11-2012, 04:32 AM   #172
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Country girl is right way back in the first page on this subject. I purchased a going to repo 2011 Mountaineer since I sold my 2004. My wife and I agree the newer model is a whole lot warmer in cold weather. If you never had a chance to live in a 2004 they were a lot colder and the only thing that ran faster than the propane refills was the electric meter at the park trying to keep up with the portable electric heaters. The 2004 was only 30amp so you had to be careful on power draw.
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