noconnell@davisp.com
Burlington WA
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Hi,
We just started our adventure of camp hosting and full time RV'ers.
We have a Montana 5 th wheel now with three slides.
We would like to go to a motorhome.
We are looking for help in finding out what rig is warm in the winter time and that is quiet. People can stand outside our 5 th wheel and we can be inside our rig can hear them talking. We want something more sound proof.
Any make or model in the gas motorhomes that you can suggested would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Janet & Neil
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Jarhead 1
Weymouth Ma USA
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First thing you have to realise is your not in a stick built house anymore.
Bill
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FormerBoater
South Florida
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While it is not a gasser, we find our 1998 American Eagle to be very well insulated both thermally and acoustically.
Dual furnaces, thermo-pane windows, heated tanks would make a vintage Eagle worthy of consideration IMHO. While we have not used it in extreme cold....the 2 furnaces make it nice and toasty in the winter and the LP tank is large.
I am sure there are many other makes and models that folks will recommend.
Dave
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Aridon
SE Florida
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We are happy with our Newmar and their rigs are some of the best insulated in the industry.
2008 Newmar 4330 (Modified)
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Deen
Vancouver, WA
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Aridon wrote:We are happy with our Newmar and their rigs are some of the best insulated in the industry. Same here, but we did get the optional roof insulation package when we ordered ours. Also have the dual pane windows and heat pumps.
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MeanderMan
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Our Tiffin Allegro Bay was very comfortable in the cold weather; much more so than our 5th wheels had been. Make sure you invest in double-pane windows/thermal windows, they eliminate the condensation and increase insulation while reducing outside noise. I'd recommend Tiffin, Winnebago, or Newmar products; they're all well insulated and built with quality.
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Biggziff
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Check out the Prevost and Vogue stuff. Older units but are extremely well built.
Me and my 3 girls
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Goodturn
Ontario Canada
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Check out the Newmar's for insulation R values. They also have 3" thick walls on 16" centers as opposed to 2" walls on most coachs. We went from a Damon to our Newmar and are impressed with the heat and cool, as well as the sound deadening. They have an informative website.
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eaw46
Regina Sask. Canada
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Triple E made in the Great White North for the weather we get up here. And the woodwork and build quality is second to none. Eddy
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DeweyClawson
Enon Valley, PA
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Double pane windows help a lot for thier insulation value and sound deadening.
BUT.....Beware of SEGI. Look in the lower corner of the windows, not the windshield, and if they are SEGI, you are in for trouble. Almost guarantee that the seals will start to creap and leak air between the panes. Not a cheap fix.
The fool learns from his own mistakes.
It is the wise man who learns from the mistakes of others.
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