Factory heated stuff

[krminyl@...]

I am far from an expert on this...I live in So Cal, so winter freezing, and
winterizing is something my BB has never experienced. That said, I believe
all BB's have space heaters with their own thermostat underneath the kitchen
sink, in the area where the water heater is, under the rear bed where the water
pump us, and I think in the bathroom where the plumbing fixtures are. Most
of the pipes are plumbed inside the coach, so theoretically, if the coach is
below freezing inside, your pipes will be OK. And yes, most of the plumbing
is copper pipe. Those who have experienced frozen and burst pipes usually
replace with PEX plumbing, and seem very happy with it.

As for the holding tanks, they are insulated with spray on styrene foam, but
I don't think they are actually heated, The batteries once had heating
elements, but most owners have thrown them away after they fail, and never
replace them.

Keep in mind I'm speaking of my 1986 PT...perhaps the newer models have more
advanced freeze protection, but I kinda think that if you live in freezing
temps, you need to keep the BB heated or in a heated facility if you want to
assure yourself protection against busted plumbing due to the freezing, or
spend a day winterizing your rig, and expect not to use it until the big chill
is
gone.

I'm actually glad I now live in So Cal!

Best of luck in your search.

Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA
1986 38' PT


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