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Post by tnrver on Nov 4, 2015 18:51:47 GMT -5
How many of cold weather camp? How do avoid freeze-ups if you "wet" camp?
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Post by wolftrax on Nov 5, 2015 8:48:20 GMT -5
I have not really set out to camp during cold weather but have had times when we camped when the temps dropped below freezing briefly during the night and had the fresh water hose freeze. We just waited until the temp rose in the morning and things thawed out. For those that do camp in the cold weather I'm sure there are tricks to prevent this from happening like letting the water trickle a bit during the night or something similar.
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Post by shortlance on Nov 5, 2015 9:35:33 GMT -5
We are fair weather campers but the one place we go is open all year and they shut off the water for the campground at night so their lines don't freeze. I saw that Camping World sells heated water hoses for winter camping. I would guess that using your water storage tank in the RV would probably be your best bet as long as you have a heated storage in the RV and I think most of them do. Like I stated -we are only fair weather campers so these are just my thoughts to help steer you in the right direction. Hopefully some winter campers will chime in and give you some real life experience answers.
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 5, 2015 9:36:55 GMT -5
I have not really set out to camp during cold weather but have had times when we camped when the temps dropped below freezing briefly during the night and had the fresh water hose freeze. We just waited until the temp rose in the morning and things thawed out. For those that do camp in the cold weather I'm sure there are tricks to prevent this from happening like letting the water trickle a bit during the night or something similar. I guess you mean the hose from the hydrant to your trailer? The "trick" is to roll it up and put it in a warm place till you need it again. Leaving a hose on a freeze-proof hydrant can also damage the hydrant. |
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Post by wolftrax on Nov 5, 2015 15:30:11 GMT -5
I have not really set out to camp during cold weather but have had times when we camped when the temps dropped below freezing briefly during the night and had the fresh water hose freeze. We just waited until the temp rose in the morning and things thawed out. For those that do camp in the cold weather I'm sure there are tricks to prevent this from happening like letting the water trickle a bit during the night or something similar. I guess you mean the hose from the hydrant to your trailer? The "trick" is to roll it up and put it in a warm place till you need it again. Leaving a hose on a freeze-proof hydrant can also damage the hydrant. That and me paying better attention to the overnight forecast that night would have saved me some time waiting for the hose to thaw lol |
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Post by joecamper on Nov 5, 2015 18:17:07 GMT -5
I went to Alabama from Colorado for Christmas a couple years ago. Learned a lot about that. Those freeze proof hoses are pretty pricey, be prepared for that if you decide to go that way. Another thing that I've seen is guys get large pieces of PVC and with insulation they stuff the water hose inside. Don't know for sure how that works out, but have seen several guys do that.
I learned that my Durango was good down to mid teens as long as the heater is working good and you leave the vent open in the storage area underneath. But I disconnected my hose and put in my shower for overnight "hard" freezes. Then you just have to wait for warmer temps to hook back up.
You can also buy "freeze" tape used to keep water lines from freezing, lots of mobile homes use that in winter.
I didn't have any problems with the camper itself freezing up, but whenever I could I always filled my tanks.
My 2 cents
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Post by bluegrass2 on Nov 5, 2015 19:05:14 GMT -5
We also fill the tanks and disconnect the hoses. We were only in this situation once but the underbelly heat did keep the pipes free running. As a heads up though, we had a very light rain during the night as the temp dropped, the antenna and slide froze up.....had to wait for the sun to come out and thaw things out. Fortunately, we were not in a Pine Forest and there was warm sun the next morning
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Post by tmmull on Nov 5, 2015 19:41:32 GMT -5
We camp over New Years with a camping group. I use a piece of builders tube (a cardboard tube about 18in in diameter) a spare piece of reflect-ex and a plug in utility light. I put the rig over the water spigot and plug in the lamp, everything stays nice and warm. I also put pipe insulation on the water hose.
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Post by midlotexan on Jan 22, 2020 18:46:06 GMT -5
We will be heading to Arizona next month, from Texas. It looks like we could have some colder nights while on the road. I have never used a heated hose or heat tape. I have, one time, had a water filter freeze and burst, when the temp dropped to 31 and trailer was in shade all day.
I'm leaning toward the hose, as one complete unit.
Any other recommendations?
Kirt
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 22, 2020 20:21:11 GMT -5
Just bought one this year, had a home made before we used. I have been in the mid 20's most nights while in NM and didn't have any problems. I still have a heat tape I could wrap a hose bib with. I moved to Tucson area where nights are in the 40-50 range. Where are you headed in AZ?
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 23, 2020 8:35:20 GMT -5
I'm leaning toward the hose, as one complete unit. Any other recommendations? Kirt Fill your water tank and put the hose away. |
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Post by midlotexan on Jan 23, 2020 10:52:52 GMT -5
My son is being transferred from DFW to Phoenix. We are going to use the trailer to move some of his stuff. We are planning it as a 3 stop trip, west Texas, Deming NM and then into Phoenix area. We have been looking at Stopping in Tuscon area on way back, recommendations?
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 23, 2020 12:25:23 GMT -5
Now your in my area, Deming Dream Catchers RV, Tucson the Pima County fair ground. Stop here & I'll buy the coffee. Both are full hook ups at about 30 a night.
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Post by laknox on Jan 24, 2020 10:41:21 GMT -5
My son is being transferred from DFW to Phoenix. We are going to use the trailer to move some of his stuff. We are planning it as a 3 stop trip, west Texas, Deming NM and then into Phoenix area. We have been looking at Stopping in Tuscon area on way back, recommendations? El Paso and Deming will be a lot colder than PHX, for sure, so you'll need to run on tanks to be safe. Right now, lows in the PHX area are in the high-30's, low 40's, depending on where you are. No need for heat tape. Hell, I've never seen an outside hose bib freeze bad enough to damage it, though hoses will freeze. Tucson is a bit colder, being about 1k' higher than the Valley, but still not cold enough to really worry about, IMO. Lyle |
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