r/GoRVing • u/stanlsr55 • 2d ago

Freezing?

Leaving central wiscinsin October 27th. Currently in the 60s. Headed to Houston returning the 4th. 2014 keystone sprinter 5th wheel. Planning on running a couple gallons for the overnight toilet flushes until we get to Houston camp site.

Should I be concerned of freezing and run dry instead?

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u/joelfarris 2d ago

Will you be running your forced air propane heater overnight? If so, probably no problem with pipes freezing.

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u/stanlsr55 2d ago

Sure. If needed for sleeping. We're pretty comfortable at home at 65ish overnight

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u/Northwoods_Phil 2d ago

I wouldn’t be too worried based on the 2 week forecast at my place in northern Wisconsin.

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u/stanlsr55 2d ago

That's what I'm thinking. I will check forecast on return trip.

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u/MasterTech_Travis 1d ago

For a trip south like that, a couple gallons in the fresh tank is usually fine as long as you run the furnace on any night that dips below freezing. The parts that freeze first are the water pump, the low point drains, and anything in an outside compartment. If you'll be parked somewhere without the furnace running on a night that's well below freezing for hours, it's safer to run dry, drain the lines, and use a jug of water for flushing. A splash of RV antifreeze down the sink and shower drains protects the traps either way, and checking the forecast along your route each evening will tell you which way to go.