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usaclark
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Sep 16, 2013

Winterized RV/Electric Heater?

No question is to dumb, right? My new travel trailer will sit outside all winter but I do have electricity to it. I will winterize it. Do any of you place some electrical heat source in your RV during the winter months that is safe or is this is just a crazy idea and not even necessary? If you do use some kind of electrical heat, what device do you use?
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  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2013
    Things are a little dryer where you are then where I am. (well west of the mountains). I keep heat (low ~40) and a dehumidifier going all winter.

    Yes, dealers don't heat their rigs, but they are trying to sell them NOW, not keep them in great condition for 10 or 20 years.
  • bsinmich's avatar
    bsinmich
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2013
    As long as you have all of the water o ut of the tanks, water heater, lines and sewer traps you should have nothing to worry about. If you have an outside shower make sure that is also free of water. I use air pressure to winterize mine and pour a little pink stuff in the traps to get the water out. The heat will do nothing but run up wour heat bill.

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