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Post by Aloha! on Oct 28, 2013 7:21:17 GMT -8
Aloha All! Sorry for the slow thank you on all the excellent advice and suggestions - the mountains and hiking were a'callin. Now I'm playing catch up and mining the logs in hopes of answering one of my hiking partners questions along the line of Hamlet's question. While their house is being built they are living in their 2013 19' travel trailer. They're good with most everything except what to do with the water hose from the hook up to the trailer for the winter months. We discussed heat tape on the hose but the packaging says no-no. We discussed wrapping the foam insulation around it like I have wrapped on pipes beneath the sinks at the cabins, which help but...... We also talked about putting insulation under the trailer and aluminum fencing the bottom like a mobile trailer. Hat would you guys and gals suggest? All is appreciated as always.
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Post by Aloha! on Oct 28, 2013 16:37:30 GMT -8
Cowcharge: you are so right....how silly of me not to remember that I have a responsibility to sit in my two wheeled darlin' and have a nip or two through the winter months. Thanks for the reminder. Silly me!
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Post by vikx on Oct 28, 2013 21:44:32 GMT -8
I lived in a 72 Holiday Rambler for 6 months... Northwest can get chilly. The heat tape went directly on the hose and then I insulated it with pipe foam tubes. Yup, against the directions. Also wrap the faucet (I had a stand pipe). Throw salt in the holding tanks to retard freezing.
Be VERY CAREFUL about the sewer line and valves. They will freeze solid and can cause all sorts of problems. Always keep the tanks closed until ready to dump. Black first, grey second. Warm the valves with a hair dryer if they appear to be stuck. Be sure the dump is free of ice before dumping. Flush a little water thru the dump lines while it's open.
Definitely insulate around the perimeter if you can! Very helpful. Also remember RV furnaces aren't built for full time use. It's always nice to have back up heat. I use Wave heaters; efficient and no battery drain if the power goes out.
Addition: Wrap the propane regulator in very cold weather. Open the cupboards inside and use a CO detector.
Hope this helps. I can move a few posts if you all would like this in the plumbing section or...
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Post by Aloha! on Oct 29, 2013 6:16:54 GMT -8
Aloha Vikx! Excellent info. I will pass it along to my budette and her hubby. I'm sure it will be appreciated.
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