Using the Cabover in Freezing weather
I have to remove the camper from the truck, and I will have 110VAC plug in available. But I'm worried about my 12 gal tank of water freezing. I know the Daytime temps will be low 40s, but after a...
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prginocx wrote:mkirsch wrote:
If it's only going to get down around 20, I would put a small electric ceramic heater in the water tank compartment on low.
In my camper the water tank compartment opens up to the sink compartment and then over to the water heater. With all the cabinet doors closed an electric heater should keep it nice and toasty in there without warming the whole camper.
Unfortunately, my tank is hanging outside very exposed, especially with the camper off the truck.
What the heck kind of camper do you have that's like that?
If your water tank is outside, forget it. You're screwed if you try to use it without heat, and there is no practical way to keep it warm. Insulation only slows the transfer of heat, it doesn't stop it. If you leave a tank of water out in <32 degree weather long enough, it doesn't matter if it has 3 feet of fiberglass insulation, it will eventually freeze unless it has a source of heat inside the insulated space.
Winterize it and live out of gallon jugs.
