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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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pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 23, 2013
Hi,

I've done -37 C (-34 F). Both Photo Mike and Moving Sue have done -40. It takes LOTS of prep to boondock at those temperatures, and lots of propane. Below those temperatures some sort of heat for the propane tank becomes important.

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