Worried camper

[kbg4784]

We are fairly new to camping. We have been using our camper at a week long cattle show in KY. The weather turned really cold, with snow and ice. Obviously we do not have our camper winterized and won't be able to get it done for a few days, and it is going to be really cold again tonight. We don't have an insulated facility to store it in either. Is there anything we can do to help keep our pipes from freezing before we can get the winterizing done? Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.

[chuckster57]

Welcome to the forum

If your currently using/living in your trailer, there isn't really any need to winterize. If you anticipate freezing temps, then I would fill the fresh water tank and then remove the hose and drain the water out of the hose. The drains might freeze but should thaw with some sun on them. If they are in the shade, then there is a few different means of thawing them out. I'm out west and don't see temps that low, so hopefully someone who does will chime in.

[hankpage]

Your best bet will be to keep the furnace running for heat. Using electric heaters only will not put any heat under the floor where pipes and tanks may be. Keep your cabinet doors open at night too. I think this cold snap jumped up on a lot of folks. Good luck and try to keep warm, Hank

[Festus2]

It would help answer your concerns if we knew if you are plugged into shore power or you are dry camping and relying on your battery.

I'd try to keep your furnace running as long as possible without draining your battery. Be prepared to go through a lot of propane so it might be an idea to make sure the tanks are kept full. Open your bottom cupboard doors/drawers so that some heat will be able to find its way to those areas where the water lines/pump are usually located.

[GaryWT]

As others said keep the heat going if you can and the cabinets open at the sinks and any other area with pipes. Run water from time to time. If anything freezes use nothing more than a hair dryer to thaw it out or just wait until it warms up some. Good luck.

[Scttw]

Ya, not sure if you still have water access or if you are replying on the fresh water tank. Best way to keep inbound water in pipes from freezing in addition to what everyone already said is to keep the water moving. open taps a "Tiny" bit so water trickles. Of course this is out if you are dry-camping.