[terry and jo]

Thanks, Joe.

It looks like the heat tape will work. If it won't hurt the hose, it shouldn't hurt the foam tubes. Also, yes to your question regarding power outages. We've had a Honda EU3000IS for several years now. I've got fuel on hand and all I have to do to use it is pull it out of the little storage shed and fire it up.

Oklahoma can be mild or harsh with winters, so one has to be prepared for both. We picked up some foam blocks at Camping World that are to fit into the cavities of the two top vent fans.

Terry