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Old 11-04-2009, 07:50 AM   #1
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Cold weather prep.

For those of your who camp in below freezing weather, what are you doing about the water drain lines that extend below floor of camper? Rather than re-inventing the wheel I would like to hear how exprenced people do this.

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Old 11-04-2009, 10:57 AM   #2
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Are you referring to the two low-point drain lines that protrude from the underbelly? I have put pipe wrap around them, and then made an insulated "cover" and then taped/stapled a heavy-duty plastic cover over the insulation and the pipe wrap.
Other times when we have camped in freezing weather, I winterized the RV in the usual way - drained all water from all lines, etc....... and taken my own supply of water. Good for short outings but that is all. No showers - no toilet. Some campgrounds shut off the water supply in the sites but usually have it available near the washrooms.
Don't rely on the enclosed underbelly to keep your pipes from freezing --- if you are talking about prolonged, cold weather. The "Polar Package" decal you may see on your RV has been put on there by people who have never spent a second camping in sub-zero weather.
Another solution is not to camp in sub-zero weather --- stay home where it is warm and watch the Yankees win the World Series. Showers and toilets all work in my house!
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Old 11-04-2009, 01:56 PM   #3
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Are you referring to the two low-point drain lines that protrude from the underbelly? I have put pipe wrap around them, and then made an insulated "cover" and then taped/stapled a heavy-duty plastic cover over the insulation and the pipe wrap.
Other times when we have camped in freezing weather, I winterized the RV in the usual way - drained all water from all lines, etc....... and taken my own supply of water. Good for short outings but that is all. No showers - no toilet. Some campgrounds shut off the water supply in the sites but usually have it available near the washrooms.
Don't rely on the enclosed underbelly to keep your pipes from freezing --- if you are talking about prolonged, cold weather. The "Polar Package" decal you may see on your RV has been put on there by people who have never spent a second camping in sub-zero weather.
Another solution is not to camp in sub-zero weather --- stay home where it is warm and watch the Yankees win the World Series. Showers and toilets all work in my house!
You addressed my question, and I was a bit let down after I really looked at my "Polar Package"...term is a bit misleading. Still looking for insulation under my bedroom floor up front. That will be one of my improvments someday...fix my cold floor!
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Old 11-04-2009, 02:36 PM   #4
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You addressed my question, and I was a bit let down after I really looked at my "Polar Package"...term is a bit misleading. Still looking for insulation under my bedroom floor up front. That will be one of my improvments someday...fix my cold floor!
linebiker, The easy way to insulate the bedroom floor is to get a 4'x8' sheet of 1" foam insulation board with a foil coating(available at home stores or building supplies) and cut it to fit between the aluminum floor joists in the storage areas. I glued mine in with Liquid Nails and makes a neat job. If you are using electric heaters you are also reducing the effect of the furnace heating the under belly to protect tanks and valves. (one two inch duct for what it is worth) I also have foam pipe insulation on my low point drains as Festus2 mentioned but I just secure it with a cable tie. Or as mentioned before you could stay home and watch the Phillies win.
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linebiker, The easy way to insulate the bedroom floor is to get a 4'x8' sheet of 1" foam insulation board with a foil coating(available at home stores or building supplies) and cut it to fit between the aluminum floor joists in the storage areas. I glued mine in with Liquid Nails and makes a neat job. If you are using electric heaters you are also reducing the effect of the furnace heating the under belly to protect tanks and valves. (one two inch duct for what it is worth) I also have foam pipe insulation on my low point drains as Festus2 mentioned but I just secure it with a cable tie. Or as mentioned before you could stay home and watch the Phillies win.
Thankful for all the good info hankpage, was mulling over using the foam or the insulation used in HVAC ducts (sheet metal shop close to where I work) suppose the foam has better R value. Best wishes for those Phillies but KY basketball will be keeping me entertained at least some on cold days! Go Cats!
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