Hey everybody. I'm new to the winter maintenance thing, and just wondered if and when winterizing my travel trailer is needed if it will be stored in Dallas, TX. Would like to be able to take it to any of the many wonderful state parks nearby throughout the winter, as we often have beautiful 50 and 60 degree weekends. Am I in for a series of "winterizing" "de-winterizing" in order to be able to use it at all this winter? Thanks for any input from those who live in the south. Trvlntxn.
winterizing needs in Texas?
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Frizlefrak
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The simple answer is yes, it needs to be winterized. Any place where the temps get below freezing can cause a myriad of problems.....split water pipes, ruptured storage tanks, etc. Everything should ideally be drained just in case you get a cold snap, or have potable antifreeze pumped through. Texas does get freezes....even Dallas and out here in the West Texas desert.
Now....if you still want to use it during the winter (like most of us Texans do), here's an easy solution. Assuming you store the rig at home, you can leave it plugged in to AC power and put a small electric heater inside. Set the thermostat to where it keeps it up to 40 degrees or so, and you'll have no problems with the inside pipes. Make sure it's far away from anything combustible though. And it's still a good idea to drain the holding tanks after each use.
We love to go boondocking in the winter. There are several campgrounds open year round in Southern New Mexico, and most are virtually deserted in the winter. Fill the propane bottles, bring extra fuel for the generator, and crank up the furnace at night. Winter camping is the best. ;D
Now....if you still want to use it during the winter (like most of us Texans do), here's an easy solution. Assuming you store the rig at home, you can leave it plugged in to AC power and put a small electric heater inside. Set the thermostat to where it keeps it up to 40 degrees or so, and you'll have no problems with the inside pipes. Make sure it's far away from anything combustible though. And it's still a good idea to drain the holding tanks after each use.
We love to go boondocking in the winter. There are several campgrounds open year round in Southern New Mexico, and most are virtually deserted in the winter. Fill the propane bottles, bring extra fuel for the generator, and crank up the furnace at night. Winter camping is the best. ;D
caltex
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Since Dallas is due for a mild ice storm this week, according to the weather forecast I saw at 6, it might be a good time to winterize the RV unless you have indoor storage. It's not a big deal, and since we get only two or three cold spells each winter, you get plenty of time between the cold spells to use the RV.
