Freeze Protection

[Pete Masterson]

The newer coaches have a heated basement with a "low temperature" thermostat. (It holds about 40 degrees.) The AquaHot system provides the heat. In moderate (light) freeze conditions, the 2000 watt electric element provides sufficient heat. In colder conditions, the diesel burner must be set to cycle on. My coach also has 'heat tape' on one pipe that runs through a raceway at the edge of the coach.

The electric oil-filled heater is a good choice for inside the coach. I suggest opening the cabinets, especially those with plumbing inside, so the heat will reach the pipes.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Dec 14, 2008, at 8:03 PM, Jon wrote:

Well I blew down all my water lines this week and now its 20 degrees 

outside.  So I hope I got all the water out of both lines as it would 

be hell to repair water lines that were not drained down.  I also set 

up a oil electric heater in the coach just for good measures.  Oh yes 

one more this is that sence only haft the coach has fresh water lines 

running from the back I also hung a heavy blanket from a rod (like a 

shower curtain) in the front end inside of the coach by the bathroom 

door.  

Now I was wondering has anyone here had the misfortune of not checking 

there water lines before a big freeze?  And do the newer coaches have a 

better system to keep the internal pipes from freezing?