Heating during freezing

[BIGSHOW]

Just bought new Jayco Eagle 2023 5th wheel. I understand underneath it’s sealed and insulated. I just had it de-winterized. Will I be okay just turning on propane in camper on colder nights (20-35 degrees) while in driveway protecting hoses etc? Thanks!

[CAG]

I would check to see or call to verify that it is a heated underbelly but if so you should be using the heat to keep some heat to the basement area. Especially if it is getting to 20 and staying there any length of time.



If not and temps are going to remain in the freezing range you might want to re-winterize. Frozen lines are not fun.

[kirkelli]

if you have the 3 season option then the underbelly is heated by your furnace heater. They do this by placing a small vent off your furnace into the underbelly. Some RV's have an optional tank heaters. They are actually a electrical heater blanket wrapped around the tanks.. In either case, they are only effective when either your furnace is running or your tank heaters are plugged into power.. If your are storing, it is best to winterize.

[CAG]

Don't turn the tank heaters on without fluid in the tanks.

[kirkelli]

Originally Posted by CAG

Don't turn the tank heaters on without fluid in the tanks.

Good point.

[BIGSHOW]

Here’s the owners manual…..Climate Shield™ zero-degree tested weather protection:
Fully enclosed and heated underbelly (ducted)
35,000 BTU output furnace
Double layer fiberglass batt insulation in ceiling and floor
Double sided radiant barrier insulation (roof, floor, and behind cap)
PEX plumbing

[RogerR]

If you are not using water in the RV and just want safe storage simply blow out the water in the lines. Any water in a water heater or sink drain should be ok if you keep the heat on minimum.

Blowout is the simplest if you have a small air compressor. Attach via the water inlet and run out any stored water then run air through all the lines. Several youtubes on how to.

[kirkelli]

Originally Posted by RogerR

If you are not using water in the RV and just want safe storage simply blow out the water in the lines. Any water in a water heater or sink drain should be ok if you keep the heat on minimum.

Blowout is the simplest if you have a small air compressor. Attach via the water inlet and run out any stored water then run air through all the lines. Several youtubes on how to.

Yup and as a safety measure, set the air compressor regulator at 40-45 pounds too avoid cracking water lines.. Most people open the end water spicket before blwoing out the water lines with compressed air but i have read where this didn't happen and they ended with leaky water lines.

[CAG]

Originally Posted by BIGSHOW

Here’s the owners manual…..Climate Shield™ zero-degree tested weather protection:
Fully enclosed and heated underbelly (ducted)
35,000 BTU output furnace
Double layer fiberglass batt insulation in ceiling and floor
Double sided radiant barrier insulation (roof, floor, and behind cap)
PEX plumbing

Yeah, don't count on not freezing up because they said you were covered. LOL

[extrachrispy]

The "fine" manual says that when using the blowout method, you'll also want to run the water pump for 20 seconds after draining the fresh water tank, to make sure there is no water in it to freeze it and crack it.

DO NOT FORGET TO REMOVE THE WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE HOUSING AND DUMP IT OUT! DAMHIK.