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Hanr3 · 01-25-2019, 07:55 PM

Looking for some opinions.
I camp in temps below freezing March thru November and the camper works great, except the grey and black tanks valves freeze. I'm looking for options?

I've done a ton of research on the subject and below are my thoughts.
Heat Tape- it'll do the job and needs to be wrapped.
Concern- fire. Plus it won't protect the valves should a tire shred.

Box in the drains/valves- but what do I do for heat?
Heat Tape? Small electric heater with tip over protection? Run a vent line of the furnace? The first two are fire concerns. The last may be a challenge to run the hose.

Thoughts, opinions? How did you solve a similar problem?

01-25-2019, 07:55 PM	#1
Hanr3 Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 34	Frozen gray and black tank valves and lines. Looking for some opinions. I camp in temps below freezing March thru November and the camper works great, except the grey and black tanks valves freeze. I'm looking for options? I've done a ton of research on the subject and below are my thoughts. Heat Tape- it'll do the job and needs to be wrapped. Concern- fire. Plus it won't protect the valves should a tire shred. Box in the drains/valves- but what do I do for heat? Heat Tape? Small electric heater with tip over protection? Run a vent line of the furnace? The first two are fire concerns. The last may be a challenge to run the hose. Thoughts, opinions? How did you solve a similar problem?