CT to Florida in February - Protecting from Freeze?

[Still Kickin]

Yes, de-winterize after you clear into good weather. Bring gallon jugs of water for cooking etc.

[RVPP]

We left Whiting, NJ, last Feb.1st. We were luck weather wise. Snowed two days before we left and again the day after we left. I had +/- 1/2 tank of fresh water but I didn't de-winterize until our first stop at Emporia Va. A few gallon jugs of water took care of coffee and flush for toilet. This year we plan on leaving 12-28, weather permitting, plan in doing a repeat water wise.
Safe trip and enjoy Wally World.
Paul & Cindy

[Hoglou]

Ramblerguy,

That set up will work well. Last night I broke down and ordered a 3 sensor unit from AcuRite. DoctorT68 two these will be zip tied in each of the rear bays. Right rear where the water tank is and left rear where the dump valves are at. It cost me 64.99 with a color display and temp alarms, and everything is AA battery operated. Nice peace of mind..

Going down the road if you get a cold temp reading close to 32 just flush and wash up with hot water.... then run the heat for a while.

[DoctorT68]

I was just thinking about that. I know when I'm freezing, but what do I do about it?! LOL!

Awesome discussion everyone. Keep the advice coming. I know I'm soaking it up, and will use all of it, and I'm sure others are as well.

Thanks a ton!

[A32Deuce]

Not a problem while you are driving from all the heat put out by engine, trans, and exhaust. When you stop just run house heat. I had mine parked for the month of Jan this year, not winterized, kept the heat at 45. Nothing froze.

[Forester Fred]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Yes. Keep away from Balt./Wash, and Northern Virginia. I go south via NJ turnpike to 896 in Del. which turns into 301. Take 301 to 50 west then back to 301 south. In Maryland on 301 @ RT 4 there is an open camp ground east of 301 by a couple miles or just before crossing the Potomac Rv. there is a small CG before Tollbooth on right. Then take 301 to 299 out to 95 south. Depending on time of day, stay on 95 south or 295 S around Richmond. After that clean sailing. I have ben going this way for about 25 years.

X2 - I'm leaving Maine Saturday and this is the way I'm going. A few traffic lights on 301 but it's no where near as aggravating as dealing with the Baltimore and DC traffic.

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by Forester Fred

X2 - I'm leaving Maine Saturday and this is the way I'm going. A few traffic lights on 301 but it's no where near as aggravating as dealing with the Baltimore and DC traffic.

I'll definitely do that. Thanks so much.

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Not a problem while you are driving from all the heat put out by engine, trans, and exhaust. When you stop just run house heat. I had mine parked for the month of Jan this year, not winterized, kept the heat at 45. Nothing froze.

That's what I'm thinking. I'll go ahead and buy the temperature sensors and just de-winterize before I go, and re-winterize the second I get back. I'll be running the heat as long as it's cold because I can't have my family frozen. . .

[davel1971]

Originally Posted by Hoglou

Ramblerguy,

That set up will work well. Last night I broke down and ordered a 3 sensor unit from AcuRite. DoctorT68 two these will be zip tied in each of the rear bays. Right rear where the water tank is and left rear where the dump valves are at. It cost me 64.99 with a color display and temp alarms, and everything is AA battery operated. Nice peace of mind..

Going down the road if you get a cold temp reading close to 32 just flush and wash up with hot water.... then run the heat for a while.

so what you are saying is, every 10 miles from Connecticut to Florida, he has to run water and heat the RV? I bet you make great time on your travels

[Wolverine 1945]

What if you waited to de winterize until you got down south ???
Maybe not a possibility ???

[A32Deuce]

DoctorT68, doesn't look like you will need to be winterized to leave. Have a safe trip. We head out the first of the year. I am between exit 5&4 of the NJTP. Feel free to say Hi!

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

What if you waited to de winterize until you got down south ???
Maybe not a possibility ???

Traveling with the family it's a pain in the butt. I'd rather not of course, which is why I writing all these questions

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

DoctorT68, doesn't look like you will need to be winterized to leave. Have a safe trip. We head out the first of the year. I am between exit 5&4 of the NJTP. Feel free to say Hi!

Thanks so much! Safe trip to you as well I doubt I could talk the kids to stopping on the way to Disney lol, but perhaps another time I hope.

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Not a problem while you are driving from all the heat put out by engine, trans, and exhaust. When you stop just run house heat. I had mine parked for the month of Jan this year, not winterized, kept the heat at 45. Nothing froze.

Wow, you took a hell of a risk. I just took my RV to have it winterized and he had a Class A on the lot that had a freeze and subsequent leak. He said so far it's been 8000.00 to find the leak and he wasn't sure if they were done yet!

[Hoglou]

DoctorT68,

Do you keep the coach at home and powered up or at remote storage?

[A32Deuce]

I put 305 watts solar on the roof with 2 of the biggest AGM bats that would fit in the step. Full propane, heat @ 45 degrees, it will last 4 weeks and no freeze-ups.

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by Hoglou

DoctorT68,

Do you keep the coach at home and powered up or at remote storage?

I keep it home and could plug it in, but I don't. Why?

[DoctorT68]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

I put 305 watts solar on the roof with 2 of the biggest AGM bats that would fit in the step. Full propane, heat @ 45 degrees, it will last 4 weeks and no freeze-ups.

That's really neat. Every time someone tells me something like this I end up wanting to spend money!

[A32Deuce]

You and me both. Neat thing about the panels, last year going to Florida, we stayed one night in a Virginia rest stop. The lights were the old style and made the panels work. Had heat all night and didn't kill the bats!

[Hoglou]

We keep ours powered up. Consider an oil filled heater to keep the coach interior
warm(er). I think it is easier on the coach to not allow the interior to go frigid, as a side benefit we do not unload the coach except for frig and bread items. The heater I use fits in the right rear bay during traveling so we rarely use the LP except for the frig on the road...