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otrfun
Explorer II
Sep 18, 2013

Freezing Temps (on the Road) - What Precautions Do You Take?

So, you're on the road and you're forced to stop for the night at 5000 ft. plus and the temps drop way below freezing for the night. What precautions should one take, if any. Let the faucet drip? D...
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2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 18, 2013
Most rigs will survive a bout of overnight cold with the HW on and a furnace running... provided the daytime has been above freezing.

Now, if you really have exposed water pipes (which is rare) then it's a little trickier. Do the above plus try to shield them from wind.

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