Effy
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My unit was winterized, then went on a trip last week and heading out again next week. After the last trip I have left it de winterized but it's been mild and heat on 45. We leave again for Ga in 6 days so it's really a pain to winterize again. The problem is, supposed to get around 15 at night over the weekend and not above 30 for a few days. Will the heat in the coach be enough to fend off a freezefor a few days? As much as I hate to, I might run pink stuff through just to be safe. Figuring a little inconvenience to winterize then de winterize 4 days later is better than the huge inconvenience of a broken pipe or fixture. That would ruin the trip. Thoughts?
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old guy
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the heat in the coach will more than likely do the trick, I would open the doors below the sinks in the kitchen and in the bathroom just to give the pipe a little better exposure to the heat. are you going to use a electric heater or the furnace. either will do it
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Ka Ron
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Does your coach have heated holding tanks and water compartment??
If it does there is usually a heat vent that goes down into the compartment where your tanks are and into the compartment where the water utilities are.
Then you would be fine leaving the heat on, but if they are not heated you will want to winterize.
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pianotuna
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Hi,
I'd blow the lines, drain the water heater, and not bother with antifreeze. Place a fan to blow warmed air into the cabinets.
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lryrob9301
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I would open your low point drains to empty your fresh water tanks and lines and put a small heater or 150 watt light bulb in the wet bay. With the furnace on circulating heat I wouldn't be all that worried, we have camped in 0 degree temps with out problems. Just make sure your propane tanks are full enough to keep the heat on till you are ready to leave again.
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Effy
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My unit claims to have heated tanks. I think in this case it's simply that the FW is above the floor line and they have a duct to feed warm air. I am pretty sure the bathroom and Kitchen would be ok as they are obvioulsy in the cabin with the central heat. I just worry a bit about the drain lines and feed lines to and from the water pump. That area is not heated. Perhaps as others said, a utility light in the water pump bay. The outdoor shower is still winterized. All that said, 3 gals in the FW and run through everything would only take a few minutes. Then just flush before leaving. I am afraid I'd be up at nights worrying about it in the drive. Maybe I worry too much. After all, I've camped in sub freezing temps. But that was using water periodically so it kept things moving. Do you guys keep the hot water on as well as the heat?
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ploiselle
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It may be a pain, but a lot cheaper than a huge repair bill. IMHO, if it is going to be 15 degrees, I would winterize. Why take a change for a couple gallons of antifreeze and a little time. If t is difficult to do, while you have it apart, install a winterizing kit.
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TMBLSN
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What is your unit? Why can't you just give us the year/make/model? So much easier that way...
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Ex-Tech
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City water fill, outside shower, ice-maker line behind fridge all will not be protected by a heater.
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phillyg
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If your unit has an "Arctic" package or a heated basement and tanks, and I know that means different things to different mfgrs, you'll probably be okay even if the temps dip a bit below 32 degrees for a couple of nights. If you're going to have freezing weather for a few days in a row, then I'd winterize again. I've been un-winterized for two weeks now with a non-arctic packaged FW but the temps have been mild.
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