Albuquerque FAMCAMP (Kirtland AFB) sits almost straight in line with the canyon to the east. We arrived on a beautiful afternoon, set up and enjoyed. That night winds stepped up -- 45 gusts over 50. Temp dropped to 17. No problem the next morning. Temp continued to drop, winds did not (well dropped maybe to 30 mph with gusts over 40) and that night it got to 2 degrees. Next day wind calmed down, temp got to 10 as I recall. Third say, temps got to 45, things thawed some. That night the back side of the storm came through. We left coming back to Kansas and never saw temps above 5 degrees the entire 14 our drive back. Ran the heater pads at all times once temps dropped. We were lucky enough to be parked into the wind so no problem with the slides although our slide toppers sure took a beating - as did our nerves. Coach has fully covered underbelly, insulation and per literature, fully heated underbelly for water lines and holding tanks.
Regardless, sorry for the longer post but the driving with heater pads is what concerns me -- whether in New Mexico, or Kansas, the weather can change in an instant. Have seen all four seasons in one day here so want to be prepared for the next time something like this happens.
Appreciate the responses. Great forum, learning a lot about Heartland coaches.