Winter use

[Ray'n Mary]

We've had many a fine ski trip in our 2006 BFT. I give it a complete winterizing in late Oct, and use jug water till late March. Still use the black and gray tanks a little, tho I put a gallon or two of the pink non-toxic antifreeze in them at start of each outing, and into the p-traps every night The waste tanks actually don't get much into them because we're skimpy on using that jug water! And anyway usually don't stay more than a few days. As some of the posted comments advise, we too leave the bathroom and various cabinet doors cracked open at night.

That said, we don't think temp as been below 20F on our trips so far.

Incidentally, skiers, Whistler's been open for a couple weeks! It has a terrific RV campground, with all connections even in winter. $50/day, but better than many a US camp that charges almost that much. Some of our local (Cascade Mtns) ski areas have RV parks too, with power (only). Our fav is Stevens Pass, hour and half from Seattle.

Thanks, all, for all the great tips.

Ray

[Brent]

Since the fresh water tank is inside I'm assuming some constant heat (either furnace or auxiliary) would suffice. Since some water lines maybe next to exterior walls, how about leaving doors open to cabinets, bathroom, etc. while there is interior heat - and turning the water pump off and allowing the faucet to drain much of the pipes water out? Wouldn't this say that there would be less likelihood of freezing and if so the water lines would have limited water in them, which would allow for some expansion?

Brent

[Ray'n Mary]

Since our last posting, Nov 23 07, we've camped out in our BFT several times, including in temps down to 8 F. Used same methods as previously described, with no problem at all. The BFT's furnace keeps us toasty, despite the BFT's lack of insulation.

This year we use a handier fresh water "system." because we bought a larger sized plastic jug (at a Walgreen Drug) (about 3 gal--adequate for a long wkd). When parked, we set it on top of the covered side of the sink, with the jug's plastic (and excellent) spigot over the other, open, side of sink. Sorry, no showers!

BTW, Washington's Cascades have had a total of ~40 feet of snow this season. Now that the passes (most of the time) are open, it's Christmas cardish up there, and the runs are fantastic. --Ray

[bcope01]

Hey Ray:

Sounds like you're having fun up in the Northwest. We're heading out to the Borrego Springs desert today for a few in our BFT to relax and take in the desert flowers. It'll be bright and sunny and in the mid to upper 70s - also Christmas cardish (depending on your perspective).

Bill

[Ray'n Mary]

Darn.
We drove down your way about this time last year, hoping for desert flowers along the way. But in vain, for seems the rain and the blossoms either came earlier or later than expected. We'll settle for a photo or two, if you hit it right, hint, hint!
--Ray