How to Protect Your Recreational Vehicles ( RV 's) Total Drainage System?

If the drainage system in a recreational vehicle  ( RV ) is totally protected, the owner of the RV can use the RV in cold temperates... YES... all through the winter!

Protecting the holding tank from freezing is a wise decision. Waiting for the tempurate to rise enough to thaw so you can dump the tank is frustrating and inconvenient. Installing tank heaters on the tanks will give you the protection you need.

It must be remembered that pipes and elbows freeze quicker that the actual holding tanks. Pipes and elbows have more exposed surface area and smaller amounts of liquid in them, thus they will freeze quicker. Installing heaters on the pipes and elbows will also protect them from freezing.

There are other pipes that may freeze which should be considered. The fresh water tank, and the 1/2" fresh water pipes. If the freshwater tank is exposed, it should be protecting with an appropiate size tank heater, and then the water supply can be inspected to determine if they are exposed to cold temperatures. If they are exposed, 1/2" pipe heaters should be considered.