Cold Weather & De-winterized RV
More crazy Oklahoma weather is ahead for us in April. Weather forecast is for three nights in a row with below freezing temps. Daytime temps. will be in mid-40s. Tonight and tomorrow night's low predi...
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For many years I would winter camp in my RV in very cold temps and would simply wrap certain parts 'exposed' to below freezing temps.
I mostly agree with others , elec heat cant hurt but for the most part you should be ok at the temps you have described .
Some plastic fittings and valves are the first to crack depending where they are located.
Example: my water pump and valves are located inside an exterior baggage compartment but its enclosed inside a heated box , heated by a direct duct off the furnace.
If you have a setup like that, then you might want to run the furnace to be sure or wrap it in a heavy towel.
Keep an eye on exposed low point drain petcocks if they are exposed. If so, you could simply wrap them with something to insulated them. You have to keep the direct wind off them.
Place a bottle of water on the counter next to an outside wall and keep an eye on it. If you see it begin to freeze, turn on the furnace heat.
I mostly agree with others , elec heat cant hurt but for the most part you should be ok at the temps you have described .
Some plastic fittings and valves are the first to crack depending where they are located.
Example: my water pump and valves are located inside an exterior baggage compartment but its enclosed inside a heated box , heated by a direct duct off the furnace.
If you have a setup like that, then you might want to run the furnace to be sure or wrap it in a heavy towel.
Keep an eye on exposed low point drain petcocks if they are exposed. If so, you could simply wrap them with something to insulated them. You have to keep the direct wind off them.
Place a bottle of water on the counter next to an outside wall and keep an eye on it. If you see it begin to freeze, turn on the furnace heat.
