We were so excited to our first trip with our HOME to our daughter's. Everything went great pulling it and setting up for the first time. However, It has rained our whole time here and so we can't get it out of her yard. Because of work and appointments we have to leave it and come back this weekend.
Obviously there is no drain here so we can't leave the water running in the mid 20 temps expected the next 2 nights and risk filling up the tank.
We plan to unhook the water hose should we should we also turn on the faucet allowing the water to drain at the farthest point from the fresh water connection?
We plan to leave the furnace on 65 to help keep the underbelly inside above freezing.
Does this sound right or is there something we're missing?
Many thanks...
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
07:41 PM Dec 9, 2013
Buy some Pink Stuff, the RV antifreeze and put it down the drains, 2-3 gallons for the gray tanks, 1-2 for your black. Drain your hot water heater (turn off first) and then use compressed air to blow out your water lines. 40-45psi is plenty. Open the furthest faucet first, don't forget the shower head, any washer/dryer lines, icemaker etc. Then you can either turn off your furnace or put it to its lowest setting.
DeeJee said
07:52 PM Dec 9, 2013
The day time temperature will be round 40 for the 2 days we're gone is the "Pink Stuff" necessary?
Dave Buck said
08:03 PM Dec 9, 2013
If you disconnect the water hose and keep the furnace on at 65 you should have no problem. Nothing else should be necessary.
Lucky Mike said
08:13 PM Dec 9, 2013
I Feel the same as Dave (Buck)...just disconnect the water and run the heat at 65 and you should be more than fine........leave all cabinet doors open to give all cold spots circulation.......and check your propane levels!!
DeeJee said
08:29 PM Dec 9, 2013
Thanks, guys! We're filling the low tank tomorrow so we'll be good there. (The propane lasts MUCH longer than we expected! Of course we do supplement with the electric fireplace and an electric heater in the bedroom.)
Just hope this baby comes soon!!
We were so excited to our first trip with our HOME to our daughter's. Everything went great pulling it and setting up for the first time. However, It has rained our whole time here and so we can't get it out of her yard. Because of work and appointments we have to leave it and come back this weekend.
Obviously there is no drain here so we can't leave the water running in the mid 20 temps expected the next 2 nights and risk filling up the tank.
We plan to unhook the water hose should we should we also turn on the faucet allowing the water to drain at the farthest point from the fresh water connection?
We plan to leave the furnace on 65 to help keep the underbelly inside above freezing.
Does this sound right or is there something we're missing?
Many thanks...
Just hope this baby comes soon!!