Sewer Hose– Use a PVC pipe for your sewer line instead of the standard RV drain hose, it will hold up much better in the freezing temps. If you have a constant water supply and you want to let your grey water drain the safest thing you can do is wrap the sewer pipe with additional...
How We Keep Our RV Water Hookup From Freezing! Yes, this is an ice-covered tree behind our RV in South Carolina! Icicles hung from the truck and the fifth wheel, and we got a bit of a snow storm. Nothing stuck to the ground, but still, we didn’t expect it. When we first deci...
In cold weather, your RV toilet might not flush due to the freezing conditions. Water in the tank becomes solid, making flushing impossible unless you own a four-season RV. In hot weather, your toilet may not flush because of evaporation from the flush water tank. The spray nozzle is clog...
and shower water. RV antifreeze is nontoxic, which means RV owners may assume they can just dump it on the ground when they empty their pipes. But even nontoxic antifreeze shouldn’t be dumped where it can leech into the groundwater. Antifreeze is also toxic to animals, such as family ...
Remember to drain any water from inside the RV – leaving any liquid inside runs the risk of freezing and exploding Things can change – you never know how cold exactly a winter season will be, so make sure you take the extra precautions to keep your RV safe ...
When camping season ends—at least in the snow belt states—and before the thermometer drops below freezing, it’s time to get your RV ready for winter. You can always take your rig to the local RV maintenance shop, but if you’re handy you can do this important task yourself. Here’...
The contents of RV holding tanks will freeze during cold weather if preventative measures are not taken. Freezing results in leaking waste water tanks, which leaves an unpleasant mess to clean up. Frozen holding tanks can rupture. Ruptured tanks are expe
Regardless of how well you seal up your windows and vents to keep out the cold, you will still need an adequate heat source to keep your RV from freezing up. This is just one of the winter camping problems you’ll face. To overcome this, your built-in forced-air furnace should always...
If the water on your property is right next to a gravel road, keep your shelter as far away from the road as possible, even if it moves it further away from the water.The reason it’s best to stay close to your water source because hauling water is an absolute chore....
Ensuring your coach is level will allow the fluids to drain properly, as well as ensure safety during the entire process. You will want to ensure the coach is leveled from side to side as well as front to rear. Turn the water pump off, and disconnect the city water from your RV. If...