R-pod Owners Forum : Winter Camping http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camp Grounds : Winter Camping Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 03:54:17 +0000 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:59:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5298 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Winter Camping : Yes, it is PEX. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=56725#56725 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5298
Posted: 15 Feb 2015 at 4:59pm

Yes, it is PEX.]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:59:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=56725#56725 Winter Camping : Originally posted by twday66Just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=56709#56709 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 5298
Posted: 14 Feb 2015 at 9:39pm

Originally posted by twday66

Just curious, what is the plumbing system material for the R-Pod? If it is PEX, the stuff stands being frozen pretty well, so the metal fixtures and junctions would be the only weak spots. If it isn't, I might have to consider replumbing mine when I buy it. 


  I think the pipes are PEX, or something similar, but aside from the fixtures and junctions, there is the water pump and water heater that you really don't want to freeze.  And if you're talking about winter camping, burst pipes is a big potential part of the problem, but if your water freezes you don't have water even if nothing breaks.

  It's definitely not the same if you can't take a hot shower, but with antifreeze for the toilet and some bottled water for drinking and cooking, everything else is covered.

  I've never heard this discussed, but I wonder about frozen contents in the grey and black tanks -- not to mention the potable tank.  If you are going down the road when it starts to thaw you're going to have icebergs ramming the inside of the tanks.  Ice would, literally, be a lot harder on the tanks than liquid water.

  TT
]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2015 21:39:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=56709#56709 Winter Camping : Just curious, what is the plumbing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=56708#56708 Author: twday66
Subject: 5298
Posted: 14 Feb 2015 at 8:53pm

Just curious, what is the plumbing system material for the R-Pod? If it is PEX, the stuff stands being frozen pretty well, so the metal fixtures and junctions would be the only weak spots. If it isn't, I might have to consider replumbing mine when I buy it. ]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:53:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=56708#56708 Winter Camping : thanks Tech, missed that one!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51634#51634 Author: hogone
Subject: 5298
Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 7:45am

thanks Tech, missed that one!]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:45:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51634#51634 Winter Camping : When you enter the Camp Grounds... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51599#51599 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5298
Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 9:18am

When you enter the Camp Grounds sub-forum, look near the very top for "Free or Cheap...".]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:18:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51599#51599 Winter Camping : hey podders, recently a couple... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51596#51596 Author: hogone
Subject: 5298
Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 8:37am

hey podders, recently a couple sites were posted for off grid camping; just a couple days ago; i cant remember wherer and cant find them!!!  any clues??  hogone]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:37:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51596#51596 Winter Camping : You should patent those ideas....could... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51592#51592 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 18 Sep 2014 at 5:10am

You should patent those ideas....could be big!!]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 05:10:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51592#51592 Winter Camping : What we need is a bag we could... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51581#51581 Author: fwunder
Subject: 5298
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 9:58pm

What we need is a bag we could spread under the pod and and inflate with TV exhaust. Warm air would insulate for a bit and keep cold from under. Or a skirt like a hovercraft that drops from frame and inflates.

Yeah, I know. I'm full of it tonight. Shouldn't have popped the cork on that last bottle.

fred
]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:58:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51581#51581 Winter Camping : What techntrek said.On my 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51506#51506 Author: Budward
Subject: 5298
Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 7:14pm

What techntrek said.
On my 179 the supply line from the fresh tank would be the first to freeze I believe, small diameter and exposed.   Fortunately it is placed in such a way as to be relatively easy to insulate, maybe with some of that neoprene split hose insulation.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Armaflex-1-2-in-x-6-ft-Rubber-Self-Seal-Pipe-Wrap-Insulation-HST05812/100550644
]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2014 19:14:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51506#51506 Winter Camping : We've had a few mid-winter... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51484#51484 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 1:34pm

We've had a few mid-winter get-togethers around here.  If you are camping mid-winter just leave it winterized and use campgrounds with heated bathrooms.  Keep a gallon of RV antifreeze in the bathroom to flush if you need to use it in the middle of the night.  Keep a dishpan in the sink to catch any water from brushing teeth, washing hands, etc, and throw that in the bushes.  A few gallons of fresh water on the counter and a small electric heater and you are good.
 
Now, if the temps are dipping a few degrees below freezing for a few hours each night, don't worry about it.  Keep your fresh water tank filled at least 1/4 full to ensure there is enough mass to keep it and the fresh water line from freezing.
]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:34:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51484#51484 Winter Camping : Not sure exactly where to post... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5298&PID=51471#51471 Author: blackcat
Subject: 5298
Posted: 16 Sep 2014 at 10:24am

Not sure exactly where to post this question...

Do any of you camp in cold weather? This is our first travel trailer and we are planning on heading to Wyoming next weekend. It is getting down to freezing at night and we aren't sure what we need to do to protect our r-Pod. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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