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Old 05-08-2020, 08:08 AM   #1
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We are not doing a lot of camping yet but will start next year. So if we are only able to use the trailer 3 or 4 times a year should I drain the heater tank or kept it full.
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That's a preference question. You can wait for input from others, tally your answers, see where the majority swings and make your decision.

I drain mine.
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Old 05-08-2020, 09:58 AM   #3
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That little bit of use i would drain it.
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Agree, drain it for that little of use.


However, if you have an electric heating element, be certain it is OFF so you do not accidentally power the element with no water in the tank.
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If it freezes with water in it it will burst. I would drain it even for a Texas winter.
For what it is worth, many TT manuals and water heater manuals recommend draining them for even a couple of months storage.
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Only takes a few minutes to drain and refill so do what makes you comfortable just remember if you drain it turn the breaker off so there is no accidental element destruction.
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Drain everything, fresh, Grey, black, water heater. It doesn't take long. Blow out and winterize for winter storage, takes longer, but....
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I would drain.
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