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Explorer

Dec 11, 2013

Question about camping in the winter

Although we have had our RV a year, we didn't use it last winter so we are still learning. We have plans to go to Nashville, TN at the end of December/beginning of January for about a week. I'm thinking low temps will be in the 20's at night. At a campground in the North Georgia mountains last month a neighbor told us we should unhook our water hose every night so it won't freeze. Is there anything else we need to be aware of? Our heat works really well so our coach stays warm. Thanks for any advice! :)

24 Replies

pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 11, 2013
Hi,

In that temperature range it may be necessary to protect the fridge.
2_Retired
Explorer
Dec 11, 2013
Agree with the suggestions already presented. Might want to think about opening lower cabinet doors at night inside the RV to help heat circulate to all piping, particularly if your RV is not enclosed underneath.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Dec 11, 2013
I only hook up my sewer hose when I dump. That way your wet bay stays closed. I like to monitor the temp in my wet bay.
donn0128
Explorer II
Dec 11, 2013
There are two options most people use. Either one of the already made up heated water hoses, or make your own. Or add water to the water tank and use the water pump. If you have tank heat pads either method will work.