campbikemom wrote:
Guys, my question was strictly related to whether the pipes and tanks would survive if we camped with water. ...
My strongest advice for you is this: if you have ANY doubts or concerns at all... winterize your water and sewage systems in your camper. And then if you want to continue using the camper with no water on-board, adjust your camping style.
Repairs are a pain in the neck if you pull the wrong card here. It's better to take the absolute known card (water freezes at 32 degrees) than gamble on getting the Ace and end up loosing in the end. Besides, camping with no running water a time or two will help expand your camping skills. It will help make you more adaptable, teach you something, and provide a stepping stone to use your camper a whole LOT more in cold weather. You may grow to like it better than warm weather camping. You won't know until you try!
Good luck! Happy birthday to the little tyke!