R-pod Owners Forum : cold weather http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : cold weather Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 19:24:17 +0000 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:48:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11014 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ cold weather : Thin base layer such as 32° Heat,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103111#103111 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 9:48pm

Thin base layer such as 32° Heat, UnderArmor or other lightweight layer to start with other layers over the top. Layering with thin layers is better than one thick layer as layers can be removed to adjust for activity so one stays dry and does not get the layers wet with sweat. Fleece is a good option, but not as a base layer. Now if one is experiencing sub-freezing temperatures, then a thicker fleece base layer can be quite good, but one does have to be careful to adjust layers to avoid sweating. I spent many cold days outdoors on field exercises while I was serving in the U.S. Army. Both Germany and South Korea can get pretty cold.
]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:48:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103111#103111 cold weather : , thermal and fleece !! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103110#103110 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 9:00pm

LOL, thermal and fleece !! ]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:00:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103110#103110 cold weather : We have a heated hose. They work... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103107#103107 Author: Larry-D
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 5:34pm

We have a heated hose.  They work great; however the water faucet can freeze so I throw a canvas tarp over it and make it into a tent so any heat in the ground is captured in the "tent" and keeps the water supply faucet from freezing.  Also the fitting on the trailer can freeze even with a heated hose.  We wrap a towel around the fitting and hold it with a bungee cord.  No problems down to 19 degrees.

I've seen others use PVC pipe insulation like in a house or even swimming pool noodles.  Anything that insulates the hose will help.
]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:34:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103107#103107 cold weather : Camco makes heated potable water... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103105#103105 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 5:30pm

Camco makes heated potable water hoses.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-22911-Heated-Drinking-Thermostat/dp/B01ABONB0A/]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:30:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103105#103105 cold weather : Leo, Do they make fleece lined... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103104#103104 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 4:09pm

Leo,

Do they make fleece lined T-Shirts? Anything below 60 is deep winter to me:)]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:09:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103104#103104 cold weather : For what it's worth. We were... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103101#103101 Author: Larry-D
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 3:53pm

For what it's worth.  We were camping a couple of weekends ago in our larger TT with an enclosed underbelly, heated by furnace ducting.  Temps got down to 19 and 20 degrees.  The only thing that froze was the black tank's dump valve.  Left without dumping the black tank and the grey tank since we use the grey water to clean the sewer hose.

I agree with maybe unhooking the water hose, just in case.  You might also think of putting some RV antifreeze in the grey and black tank before you get anything else in there.  My thinking on this is that if it is mostly antifreeze at the dump valves at least the valves won't freeze; however the antifreeze will dilute some as stuff goes in the tanks.  Wouldn't take much, just enough to get down to the valve and up the drain pipes a little toward the tanks.
]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:53:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103101#103101 cold weather : Heading that was Christmas to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103088#103088 Author: J and B
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 9:09am

Heading that was Christmas to New Year.  Prediction is 29 degree.  Thanks!    ]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:09:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103088#103088 cold weather : Agreed, 29 at night should be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103087#103087 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 8:43am

Agreed, 29 at night should be nothing to worry about. That is still t-shirt weather here LOL]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:43:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103087#103087 cold weather : You will be fine. The park may... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103085#103085 Author: furpod
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 7:53am

You will be fine. The park may ask you to disconnect your water hose overnight. No problem.]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 07:53:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103085#103085 cold weather : Hmmm. I'm camping in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103083#103083 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 6:43am

Hmmm.  I'm camping in the Panhandle and the temps are in the 60s and 70s. But to answer your question, no, 29° is nothing to worry about -- unless it doesn't get above 32 for a few days.  You will be fine with overnight temps down to the low 20s as long as it warms up in the daytime.

TT
]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:43:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103083#103083 cold weather : Hi. Florida person here. Camping... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103082#103082 Author: J and B
Subject: 11014
Posted: 19 Dec 2017 at 6:34am

Hi.  Florida person here.  Camping in the panhandle for the Holidays, temps are predicted to drop to 29 degreesShocked.  Do I need to be concerned about freezing pipes, tanks???  Will be running the heater, HWH.  Hmmm, I usually go south...........]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:34:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11014&PID=103082#103082