When to Winterize

[AzRocket]

At what temps do you all winterize. I am in southern Az (where we all know its a "dry heat") and my trailer is about 50 miles from me not yet winterized. We are going to the dunes over Thanksgiving. We are having some "cold" weather come in. It will be right around the 32°F mark, plus or minus a few degrees. I would think these freezing temps would have to hang around for hours in order for things to freeze in my trailer. Or the temps would have to be really low for a shorter time. Anyway, do you all think I should drive to winterize it just to go use it in 3-4 weeks or do you think I will be safe? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks.

[Nowitall]

When we lived in South Texas, we never winterized the Southwind, and sometimes the temp would get down to the upper 20s overnight. But then we moved to Denver. Even tho' I emptied the water, it got so cold that I had a $2000.00 plumbing bill come spring. Best that you winterize before the freeze hits, since RV plumbing isn't all that great to begin with. I've found we can still use the RV on a nice day, by flushing the toilet with a gallon jug of water and drinking bottled water (or beer). I just empty the black water tank afterwards and add some antifreeze. I've had no problem with the pipes to the black water tank.