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they take up. Travel with flannel sheets, down or down-alternative comforters that offer breathability, and extra blan- kets in case of an emergency. Make your travel plans based on the weath- er forecast as well as for any outdoor activities, and dress in anticipation of the weather. Have a coat, gloves, thick socks, and boots as part of your ensem- ble. Extra hats and gloves are a good idea in case the first set gets lost or wet.
PACK ENOUGH
PROVISIONS.
Travel with some basic boxed snacks and keep some water in the toad or tow vehi- cle in addition to the RV so that you can access food and water from anywhere. Remember, however, that canned goods and water will freeze if the temperature gets low enough. Carry a roadside kit that includes reflective cones and road flares. If you plan to travel in snowy conditions, bring along a shovel, salt, sand, or litter as well as part of your preparedness. Make sure you have extra batteries packed,
too. A skirt for around the base of your RV can do wonders protecting the inner workings of your RV (see sidebar).
KEEP THE HEAT, SAFELY.
If you plan to use propane to heat your RV, it’ll only last a short time if the out- side temperature is cold. Make sure there is a propane refill station nearby and open, or bring extra tanks with you and fill them up at the campground where you’ll be staying if you plan to stay a few days and know you’ll need more. If you plan to use a furnace, test it before you leave home. Clean the furnace area to get rid of dust and debris. During the day, you can choose to run portable electric space heaters to stay warm; however, crack a window or vent for ventilation – and make sure you have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that are up to date and have new batteries. You can further fortify your RV against the cold – and save on electricity and pro- pane as well as to help prevent problems with your RV’s plumbing – by adding skirting around the bottom of the RV; making sure the seals around windows, doors, and vents are tight; and using thick curtains or foil insulation on the win- dows or to separate sections of the RV.
When it comes to cold-weather camping, being prepared is the most important thing you can do. Now, get out and enjoy beautiful Michigan during these quieter, grayer months.
Over 300 Campsites • Full-service Restaurant • Store Game Room • Heated Swimming Pool • Children’s Wading Pool Hot Tub • Sauna • Fitness Room • 55 Acre Lake • 3 Acre Pond • Playground Shuffleboard Courts • Themed Weekends • Free Mini Golf • Sand Volleyball Court Mini Western Village Play Area • Giant Chess & Checkers • And Much More!
Located approximately half way between Lansing and Grand Rapids | 10 miles north of Ionia
989-248-3224 | Camp@snowlakekampground.com
644 Snows Lake Road, Fenwick, MI 48834
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