Troop198

Our first winter in North Texas with a Coyote TT (see my signature) Did anyone add insulation? (for example to the hot water heater or sink areas?)

We do not miss sleeping on the ground

srds

Troop it's better to drain water systems ,then you don't have any problems.It does'nt take long to refill system when you go somewhere,be sure and turn your breaker off to hot water heater until you refill it.

srds
Good Camping

brackwl

If you are planning on parking your trailer for a period of time, then you should probably put that RV anit-freeze stuff in it. If not, then pull the pressure plug on your water heater and open the lowest value on a water faucet..(maybe bathtub or outside shower hose). That should relieve any pressure for expansion.

MissionCamper

Never add RV A/F to the water heater, it'll corode the inside. Do drain it.. and the holding tanks, as well.

srds

Your right Mission,and now they are finding that some of the anti-freeze products can be bad for you.If you are camping in it , solar bunk covers would help you stay warmer,your tt is a hybrid right Troop,we have used them all summer on pup and they sure have kept us alot cooler.You turn them in colder weather and they help hold heat in.Anyway watch the weather and drain , better safe then sorry.

srds
Good Camping

Troop198

We were planning on draining everything and getting it winterized, just wondered about more insulation.

Does anyone camp in north texas after winterization and use there water? (Dec and Jan)
Sometimes its pleasant enough to camp (above 20 but below 40)

MissionCamper

Not sure I understand the original question. Do you mean 'insulate' these areas to keep the hot water hotter or from freezing while in use? I have never heard of anyone adding insulation to the water heater area for this purpose... or any other for that matter. To be honest, I'd be concerned about the possibility of creating a fire hazard. Further, heat inside your trailer, and the fact that the water heater will be lit, should be all it takes to keep these areas from freezing while in use.

To answer your second question.... yes and no.

IMO, it's much easier to winterize the trailer's plumbing and simply not use it at all during the cold months. Beats having to re-winterize after every trip. Instead, pack a few gallon jugs of drinking water and bring a porta-potty. Unless you're camping for more than a weekend, shower before you leave home and put it off until you return. Rinse water, such as for brushing teeth, can be collected in a cup and disposed of in your porta potty.

You'll also save from using the water pump, thereby conserving battery power.

srds

Troop a neat trick I learned while winter camping in pup is to get a reptile warming pad, Petco,I use large one,and place it on holding tank.It kept our water going at 19 degrees while buddies frooze up.Your trailer should be insulated well enough for winter trips.Now I have seen water faucets freeze up in some parks,so do take extra water.


srds
Good Camping

Troop198

Thanks to all after winterization will use water from a hose or bucket (gasp just like in a tent)