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mattyj's avatar
mattyj
Explorer
Mar 15, 2018

My fingers are crossed

Im taking a short trip up to Oneonta, New York tomorrow and I decided to take the TC as opposed to staying in a motel. So I decided to dewinterize the water system so I can shower in the morning and also just to do it, I mean using all the systems in the cold weather. I dont know how cold it will be up there but what the hell,around 2005 I had two jobs and would stay in tc in all weather during the week with no problems. Its been a long time and Im hoping I didnt forget any of the steps of dewinterizing. Wish me luck and if anybody has any tips or advise Im all ears , Thanks Lou
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  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Mar 15, 2018
    It looks like it is getting down to 5 F Sat night. Water heaters are expensive if they freeze. Do you have a heated basement or is your water heater protected? Obviously, it would be if it was on. :)
  • mattyj's avatar
    mattyj
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    jimh425 wrote:
    It looks like it is getting down to 5 F Sat night. Water heaters are expensive if they freeze. Do you have a heated basement or is your water heater protected? Obviously, it would be if it was on. :)
    I dont have a basement but I will leave the water heater on the whole time anyway
  • Area13's avatar
    Area13
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    What is dewinterize? :) Good luck OP, sure you'll be good.

    Seriously though, love that I live in a mild area where I don't winterize and get to use my boat and RV's 12 months a year. We rarely get below 25-30. Last month was the first calendar month I missed using my boat in 5 years, got out March 3rd.
  • mattyj's avatar
    mattyj
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    mattyj wrote:
    jimh425 wrote:
    It looks like it is getting down to 5 F Sat night. Water heaters are expensive if they freeze. Do you have a heated basement or is your water heater protected? Obviously, it would be if it was on. :)
    I dont have a basement but I will leave the water heater on the whole time anyway
    Thats why I love truck campers ,their versitility and ;) they are ( or supposed to be ) 4 seasons campers and although this one is 14 years old it has a furnace and Im gonna use it and water heater also .
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Mar 16, 2018
    Deciding to shower daily is a good one.

    “What is dewinterize?” That’s when you wishes it weren’t winter, Area. Duh.

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