Winterizing

[MKirkland]

How many of you in colder climates would not winterize if your RV goes into heated storage the end of October and comes out the third week in March? I'm worried about a cold spell before it goes in or after when it comes out. Temps at night are normally just above freezing during those times with daytime temps in the 50's or so. Thanks.

[MKirkland]

Thanks everyone for your input.

[cmcdar]

Winterizing your RV is not that hard.

How to winterize a travel trailer or RV water system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KWrtaZr-jo

[2edgesword]

I would winterize anyway just in case a storm or some other issue shut down the heating system in the storage facility. It takes a half hour or so to do it and the cost of RV antifreeze is a small price to pay for the peace of mind.

[MM49]

In my RV the water lines are trapped in assembly running under floors and other objects. It would be very difficult to repair a fractured line. It is so much easier just to antifreeze it correctly. There are many much smarter people that would tell you that antifreeze is not necessary.
MM49

[owenssailor]

Using RV antifreeze is very simple for winterizing an RV. It is very cheap - nowhere near 100$. I would not trust the water systems in my RV to someone's "heated" storage area.

[brirene]

If temps stay just above freezing, nothing will freeze. That said, you're taking a chance; no guarantees it won't go below freezing. Typically temps need to stay below freezing for an extended period. What I've done when a cold snap hits is drain the lines, if possible, and/or leave the heat on lowest setting with cabinet doors open. I'm not suggesting you do this, just saying I've done it with mine during the time frames you're describing.

[Community Alumni]

If it were me, no I would definitely not take the chance.

... Eric

[MKirkland]

Because of my disability, I might have trouble with winterizing. What I want to know is, would you take the chance of not winterizing during those times mentioned when not in storage for the temps in my area that I mentioned. It will cost around $100 to winterize.

[Dick_B]

What happens if the heat stops working?

[Community Alumni]

We keep it winterized from mid-October through the end of April unless we are down south. I left it one year unwinterized in early April after we returned from the south and the city water pipe leading into the trailer froze and split.

[harley4275]

for 5 bucks worth of non tox...why would you take a chance. easy to pump the non tox thru system...

[cmcdar]

It depends on where you live.

I live in Western NY and the temps in March and April can be wicked. (ie in the teens)

[gbopp]

If I had storage with reliable heat, I would not wintertize.