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E&M

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Hey there! Numbie question here. Wondering if it's necessary for us to winterize our TT if we are planning on using for winter camping. It's plugged into the house now. Is it better to keep it plugged in? We are expecting frost Wednesday morning.
Thanks so much!
E&M
 
The issue is freezing of the water in the pipes.

We need to know more about your TT in order to advise you properly---not all are insulated equal.

What year, model, etc do you have? What temps are you expecting?
 
Ok thanks- It is a Forrest River Flagstaff Micro lite - 26’
And 50’s during the day and 30’s at night.
Thanks
 
2 stand out features you have:

  • Enclosed Underbelly
  • Electronically Controlled Heated Holding Tanks

I would make sure you have some liquid in the tanks, and utilize the holding tank heaters.

For the interior, open all cabinet doors, and keep the interior 45-50F. This can be accomplished with electric heaters fairly efficiently.

Do not leave water lines or septic lines connected.
 
If you have access to an air compressor you can get a device that will help you blow almost all the water out of the lines. Remember to set the regulator below 50PSI.

I've had one of these for years, it has served me well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XL2IEA/?tag=rvf01-20
 
Does anybody pull all the batteries, in your class A (coach and motor ) ?
 
Does anybody pull all the batteries, in your class A (coach and motor ) ?
I never do, but mine is always plugged in.

If you are storing it without power, charging batteries and doing disconnecting the positive wires is a good idea.
 

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