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speedy72vega's avatar
speedy72vega
Explorer
Nov 16, 2015

16' Keystone Passport cold weather camping Q

Hi all, new member and new RV'er here. My wife and I recently purchased a Keystone Passport Ulrta Light that is an extended season trailer. My question is this: I am planning on going camping over the New Years weekend in NW Oregon. The average temps at that time of year seem to be around 40f in the day, dropping to mid-high 20's at night. From what I have read here, I will be adding anti freeze to gray and black holding tanks and run off of my fresh water tank. The thing that I am concerned about is the fresh water tank drain. It's a small hose, probably 3/8" ID hose with a plastic cap on the bottom, it sticks down about 4 or 5" below the bottom of the trailer. I am worried about the water freezing in that hose and breaking it, I would appreciate some feedback from the seasoned RV'ers here, thanks.
  • Jimbee's avatar
    Jimbee
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2015
    Hey Speedy,
    If your Passport is like mine the fresh water tank is located above the floor under the bed up front, shouldn't be an issue in the Fall with freezing. Bring electric heaters and blankets and enjoy!
  • Arcamper's avatar
    Arcamper
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2015
    My last trailer and the new one have the fresh tank drain hose hanging down. If there is water in the tank then there is water in the hose. I put a piece of the foam pipe insulation on it and a couple of zip ties. It will not hurt a thing and even though I have not heard of problems without insulating it. That cap is hard plastic and could crack.
  • profdant139's avatar
    profdant139
    Explorer II
    Nov 17, 2015
    I have done a lot of cold weather camping in my little trailer -- no heated underbelly. The tanks hang down in the open air. And I have never had a problem in freezing weather until last week, when temps got down to 11 degrees. Temps in the mid to high 20s will be no problem at all -- you don't need to do anything (other than dress warmly).

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