At what temp do you remove water hose?
If the overnight low is 28F or 30F do you really disconnect the water hose outside? I am doing it now but am wondering if i am being abundantly cautious. At what temp do you disconnect outdoor plumbi...
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All of these, good advice from experienced chilly weather RVers.
There are several scenarios to consider, each with its own benefit or drawback.
First and simplest is to disconnect when you have water in your fresh tank - if that tank is sufficiently heated-to keep it from freezing, and waste valves are also protected so that dumping is possible.
Next is using a heated hose from a freeze proof supply, but also remember the waste hose has to drain so there is also the issue of tanks, 3" hose or valves freezing. If you have well heated waste systems then batch dumping along with batch filling is best for you and the camp.
Extreme scenario- Never ' trickle' the water to keep your fresh hose and house from freezing. The very low flow from 'trickling' will freeze your3" slinky or into the camp system if the drains are shallow could result in a back up that could flood your rig.
If your waste tanks& valves are ill prepared for below freezing, it is possible to use --- them, against opinion read here, --- by leaving your valves open, having your drain sloped, and ALWAYS Flush Twice with 2 bowls full of water. Keep a stopper in the sink so that only several gallons are released at a time.
Ask at the camp about their water, waste,
There are several scenarios to consider, each with its own benefit or drawback.
First and simplest is to disconnect when you have water in your fresh tank - if that tank is sufficiently heated-to keep it from freezing, and waste valves are also protected so that dumping is possible.
Next is using a heated hose from a freeze proof supply, but also remember the waste hose has to drain so there is also the issue of tanks, 3" hose or valves freezing. If you have well heated waste systems then batch dumping along with batch filling is best for you and the camp.
Extreme scenario- Never ' trickle' the water to keep your fresh hose and house from freezing. The very low flow from 'trickling' will freeze your3" slinky or into the camp system if the drains are shallow could result in a back up that could flood your rig.
If your waste tanks& valves are ill prepared for below freezing, it is possible to use --- them, against opinion read here, --- by leaving your valves open, having your drain sloped, and ALWAYS Flush Twice with 2 bowls full of water. Keep a stopper in the sink so that only several gallons are released at a time.
Ask at the camp about their water, waste,
