Freezing Point

[buddyu]

I have to leave my MH out tonight without power. The temperature will range from 29 - 32 degrees. Should the pipes be safe or should I run the generator and heat?


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[Capt. Mike]

Originally Posted by buddyu

I have to leave my MH out tonight without power. The temperature will range from 29 - 32 degrees. Should the pipes be safe or should I run the generator and heat?


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You should be OK for one night, but turn the water pump off and open all the faucets. That way, if the water in the lines would start to freeze and expand, there will be some relief so it won't break the lines. I wouldn't do this all winter, but for one night with temps in that range, you shouldn't have any damage.

[BillMFl]

It only takes an extension cord for the few amps it takes to run your furnace. Or set the thermostat at about 60 and run the furnace on the house batteries and get up in the wee hours and run the generator long enough to recharge. 32 isn't a big threat for more than a few hours, but 29 could be depending on how long the temp stays that low.

[buddyu]

I have heard before that I could run it off an extension cord but where is the male on the unit where I would attach the cord too?


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[HONDAMAN174]

Go to Wally World. Get a 50 to 30 adapter then get a 30 to 15 adapter. A 15 amp extension cord wouldn't hurt to have around either.


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[buddyu]

Thanks everyone. This forum has always been extremely helpful.


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[Radio]

Originally Posted by Capt. Mike

You should be OK for one night, but turn the water pump off and open all the faucets.

Yep...

The lines are flexible enough that a bit of freezing will likely not damage them. Usually when there is freeze damage in an RV it's the fixtures and valves. Opening the valves/faucets lets most of the water escape and what's left has a place to expand into.

Rig up whatever extension cord adapter you need so you can run a small space heater in the RV. Also nice for pre-chilling the fridge and keeping batteries topped off.

I made my own 30 to 15 adapter. And use a rather heavy cord.

[wrapperman]

Most battery converter/charger has a 110 volt power cord. You can attach the extension cord to the converter/charger. Usually located were the power cord goes into the coach. My converter has a 110 volt plug connected to it and runs about 2 feet to a 110 volt receptacle.
The converter will keep the batteries changed up. Make sure it is a heavy and short as possible extension cord.


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