Winter use??
Hi all—our Roadtrek 170 only has an exterior fresh water tank so use in winter is out. Looking to purchase an older (1997) Pleasureway which has an internal water tank. Will this allow me to use the...
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Exterior unheated waste tanks in freezing weather require you to do the non conformist methods.
You must leave your waste valves open, grade your waste line so there is no trap. Always use enough water to carry the waste through the hose. Double flush the commode. Never 'trickle' water to keep your lines from freezing as that means a very slow flow through the waste hose that will freeze there then back up into your waste tanks.
Be certain the camps sewer pipes are below freeze depth so that they do not freeze and back up.
Theres more, but these are proven.
You must leave your waste valves open, grade your waste line so there is no trap. Always use enough water to carry the waste through the hose. Double flush the commode. Never 'trickle' water to keep your lines from freezing as that means a very slow flow through the waste hose that will freeze there then back up into your waste tanks.
Be certain the camps sewer pipes are below freeze depth so that they do not freeze and back up.
Theres more, but these are proven.
