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Old 03-25-2016, 01:11 PM   #1
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De-winterizing dilemma

Okay, so my wife and I are new to the TT camping life. We have a new FR Grey Wolf 26DBH and are excited to get started. We plan to travel north (yes, that's right, north) for 5 days with the weather forecast to be between 50 during the day and as low as 30 at night. I would really like to de-winterize so we can use all of the features for our maiden voyage. With these expected temps, will we be okay to go full de-winterization? Anyone with experience on this?
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Old 03-25-2016, 01:23 PM   #2
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If the low temp is only for a little while and you are running the furnace it should be okay.

I would unhook and drain the hoses to be safe.
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If the low temp is only for a little while and you are running the furnace it should be okay.

I would unhook and drain the hoses to be safe.
I completely agree.
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Old 03-25-2016, 02:47 PM   #4
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X3 plus leave cupboard doors open at night. This will help reduce condensation inside the cupboards, plus allow heat into the area. This is also helpful when your plumbing is inside the cupboard area. I also put insulation in the outside shower area to help keep this area from freezing at night. The insulation I used was made from old blue jeans and purchased at HD.
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Old 03-25-2016, 02:54 PM   #5
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Thanks for all of the responses so far. It is very helpful and reassuring.
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Old 03-25-2016, 03:19 PM   #6
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Thanks for all of the responses so far. It is very helpful and reassuring.
Relax and enjoy your time out, here where I am at the mountain temps are still to cold....
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