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Members agree that a hydrant sock alone will not prevent a yard hydrant from freezing if the hose is left connected during hard freezes. The consensus is that for the hydrant to drain properly and avoid freezing, the hose must be disconnected after use, especially overnight. Several experienced RVers clarify that most yard hydrants are designed to drain below the frost line only when the handle is closed and the hose is removed; otherwise, water remains in the standpipe and can...
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Hi all, I am going to have a friend staying in their travel trailer on my property for a bit. The hard freezes have started in my area. I have a yard hydrant for them to connect to....no regular faucets within reach of the spot. I have purchased one of those hydrant socks, but my question is, will the sock prevent the hydrant from freezing if the hose is left connected? I am thinking it won't. A heated water hose is not an option because there are no electrical outlets within reach either. Thanks in advance for your opinions and ideas.
The hose will freeze,, so disconnect it for night use,, the faucet will not if covered properly .. Their trailer should have a water tank for night use,, but it will also be subject to freezing if not protected.
The hose will freeze,, so disconnect it for night use,, the faucet will not if covered properly .. Their trailer should have a water tank for night use,, but it will also be subject to freezing if not protected.
As far as the hydrant, it will depend if it’s down below the frost line. Here in NH, we have to be down at least 4 feet. You may have to disconnect the hose in order for the stand pipe to drain properly.
Fill the fresh water tank. Shut off the hydrant. Disconnect the hose, Drain the hose or bring it indoors. Then have them use their water pump
The hydrant is below the frost line, but it is my understanding that if it isn't turned off, or the hose removed, it can't drain so will freeze. Thank you for your reply!
The hydrant is below the frost line, but it is my understanding that if it isn't turned off, or the hose removed, it can't drain so will freeze. Thank you for your reply!
I have purchased one of those hydrant socks, but my question is, will the sock prevent the hydrant from freezing if the hose is left connected? I am thinking it won't.
My first question is, where are you? Is the Wellington you are from by chance Wellington, CO? If so, that sock will not be nearly enough to protect it. Just depends on the low temperatures
The hydrant is below the frost line, but it is my understanding that if it isn't turned off, or the hose removed, it can't drain so will freeze. Thank you for your reply!
You're right! The simplest and most effective way to manage this is to have your guests fill their fresh water tank then disconnect and store the hose until the tank requires refilling. Unless you have a sewer access port, they are limited by black tank capacity anyway.
That is the entire purpose of an RV being "self-contained".
Fill tank, shut off the water, disconnect the hose. Freeze management becomes your guest's issue; which I assume they know how to handle in their rig. If unsure, then there's lots of advice from winter campers in this forum but having some detail on their rig would be helpful. A helpful host might have an extra gallon or two of antifreeze on hand and access to a late night bathroom!
