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Old 03-10-2017, 03:45 PM   #1
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Unexpected Freezing Temps, any advice?

Hi All! Camping and a cold front is moving through with expected 1-2 inches of snowfall. We are wondering if you have any quick tips to avoid pipe freezing or any other cold-weather damages? We own a 16 foot hybrid Jayco Jayfeather 7 trailer. We will be toasty, cozy, and just fine inside, but want to be sure that all of our pipes are taken care of. Any quick tips to prepare for the below freezing tips in the next 2 days? Would something as simple as letting the water slow drip help? We will be in the below freezing temps for two days then back to more moderate temps. Or is that a bad idea? Any other recommendations? Thanks!
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Old 03-10-2017, 04:33 PM   #2
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We camped in the snow with below freezing at night then warmer temps during the day. Keep your heat on and cabinet doors near plumbing open. If you have heated tanks, turn the pads on. Disconnect your outside water hose unless you have a heated hose. Occasionally turn on the faucets to let the water run. If it gets really cold then I would let the faucets drip, but this could fill your holding tanks. I worried about our outside shower, but since we had warmer temps during the day, it did not freeze.
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Old 03-10-2017, 04:56 PM   #3
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To what Mike and Rose said, I'll add be sure you have adequate propane. I assume you have power hookups so you'll have power to keep 12v at the trailer to keep the furnace fan running.
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Old 03-11-2017, 09:45 AM   #4
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Had a cold snap when camping in PA last Nov. Learned that you need to disconnect the city water hose. Ours froze. No damage but it took awhile for the hose to thaw out.

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