Date:         Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:00:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA>
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From:         Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA>
Subject:      Re: Do lines freeze when winter camping
Comments: To: Christopher Low <chrilow@ENOREO.ON.CA>
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Christopher Low wrote:

> Has anyone used their eurovan or westy for camping in the winter?
>
> Say you were in the mountains for a few days and it was below freezing do you
> need to worry about the water lines freezing?  I assume you would have to
> empty the water out and put in antifreeze.

You do not need any antifreeze. Drain the water tank to the last drop. Run the
water pump until it spins dry. Turn the faucet knob the other way toward the city
water side. With your mouth on the faucet outlet, blow out the city water inlet
line.

> This would be a hassle if travelling during the season when it is warm in the
> day but may go below freezing at night.

> Any opinion or experience would be appreicated.

In most cases, weather that is warm in the daytime and below freezing at night
will not cause you a problem if you are camping. The exception would be in
mountain country or weird weather. Use your own judgment.

Larry and Avery
1986 Syncro Westfalia
Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Canada