Winter RV camping

Some of the heat tape that you can buy will indicate that it is not for use on plastic or rubber hose. The reason is the heat distribution from the built in thermostat. I wrap my hose with either aluminum foil or a conductive aluminum tape to distribute the heat. I then install the heat tape and attach it with black electrical tape. I have never had a problem. Most important thing, it doesn't do any good to heat the hose if the faucet isn't protected. Some people believe that an anti freeze faucet doesn't freeze. It doesn't freeze only because the water is drained out when you shut it off. There is no protection to the faucet when it is turned on. The faucet must have heat tape on it going down about 5 ft into the ground if it is going to be left on. Some of the faucets have insulating tubes with air space around them going down 5 ft so the ground heat will keep it from freezing.