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modo · 01-17-2011, 04:57 PM

Hi Winnebago Owners;
Thanks to those that replied for my frozen air brakes situation. Now I have the possibility of doing some below freezing camping and have more questions.
Last spring when I took delivery of this very nice motorhome I seem to recall reading somewhere that the fresh water system and both holding tanks are in the heated basement. I have no holding tank heating swithches like were on my 2003 Minnie. Can anyone verify that what I read last year is true?
Also I am currently, during the winter, parking the RV on cement for 2-3 weeks before taking a day trip with temperatures averaging 20-40 degrees F. I have read that the tires(22.5 Michelins) should not sit directly on cement; but should have a layer of cardboard/plywood between the tire and the cement. True or False?

modo
2005 Meridian Itasca

Pusherman · 01-17-2011, 05:33 PM

Your tanks are heated thru the basement heat, which is forced hot air from the furnace. No tank heaters on the Winnies.

I would not worry about having your tires sit on concrete for 3 weeks. If you were sitting for 3 months, then some sort of vapor barrier might help.

skigramp · 01-17-2011, 09:35 PM

I have a 2004 Journey ...

I have found that as long as I keep the LP furnace on that all the plumbing works fine as long as the overnight temps are about 10 degrees or higher ...

I was in some weather when the overnight temps were about -5 (with lots of wind) ... some of my plumbing was frozen so that no water came from some of the faucets in the morning ... I carry two "trouble lights" and a ceramic heater ... when I got up I plugged the trouble lights and the ceramic heater in ... the water was running from the faucets again in about 10 minutes ....

Grimesy · 01-18-2011, 01:04 AM

Been in some pretty cold weather without problems, like it was said as long as the furnace is on, or a light bulb in the bay with the water pump. Make sure you drain your water hose and waste hose. Electric water heater takes care of that situation. Not a bad idea to fill the coffee pot with water so if things do go bad at least you can have a hot cup of Java.

Don, WIT 70041