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Old 01-26-2017, 05:56 PM   #2
wingnut60
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If you are ever going to need to have both ACs going at the same time--the 3000 isn't going to do it. If prepped for gasoline, the the minimum you would want is 5.5kw, the most popular brand for RV equipment is Onan. A 6500 Onan is not much more than the 5500.
Your most serious situation is the 0d, especially if you are not there during that period.
When absent, then winterizing probably is best. To use it comfortably in the cold, you can set up a heat tape on the water line, or fill the tank periodically and work of it instead of the water hose. As to the holding tanks--they should be ok when you are there, and make sure they are empty completely when not there. And same goes for the sewer hose as for the water hose--heat it, or keep it empty with no low spots.
It wouldn't hurt to skirt it some how to keep wind out from under and pulling heat away. With even the best of prep, something will probably freeze once or twice--when you find the vulnerable spots, you can take care of them.
Sounds like an interesting life...
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