Filling water tank in cold weather
I'm leaving this Sat. for Fla in my MH. I want to fill the fresh water tank before I go. Friday night the low is forecasted to be 27. Is there a problem filling the tank on Friday afternoon for a sat....
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I also think you will be OK. Just make sure to leave the pump off.
IS your water heater still drained? Do you remember how to change it from the bypass position? Make SURE it stays off until it is completely full of water. Once you have water in the heater, it needs to stay on while driving enough that the cold air going through the water heater exhaust will not cause it to freeze. Outside air will be going through it a lot while driving.
Some leave the drain plug loose when winterized, so you want the tool to tighten the plug now, not later. And do not overtighten it.
Have fun on your trip!
Fred.
IS your water heater still drained? Do you remember how to change it from the bypass position? Make SURE it stays off until it is completely full of water. Once you have water in the heater, it needs to stay on while driving enough that the cold air going through the water heater exhaust will not cause it to freeze. Outside air will be going through it a lot while driving.
Some leave the drain plug loose when winterized, so you want the tool to tighten the plug now, not later. And do not overtighten it.
Have fun on your trip!
Fred.
