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08/2/2017 at 7:20pm
Location: Clacton on Sea . Sunshine Coast
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When I had a hymer the water storage tanks were within the insulated van ,so were safe to have filled , the grey water tank was not winterized ,so just used to leave it to drain ,under the m/h onto the grass or to a land drain ,the cassette for the toilet was also within the insulated section ,so was also safe to leave in use ,.
My new m/h is not winterized, so all the tanks are hung under the home ,consequently exposed to the outdoor temperatures, I didn't even think to make pthis part of the purchase equation ,as I was just after a particular make of m/h .
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08/2/2017 at 8:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by rogerangie on 08/2/2017
Large lumps of water take a very long time to freeze. If you are living in the van you will have some heating on to keep warm. Unless your tanks are exposed I really wouldn't worry. Think about -10 for several days (even for the loo) before paniking. See the continetals ski-ing etc. in their vans in the snow. You will be running the taps etc to keep water moving (and having a wee).
Go and enjoy the winter in your van, we have done for years with no problems, it really doesn't get that cold here.
Hi Both,
Whilst I agree you are probably right about a big lump of water to split a tank, I have seen a fully drained down van with split taps in -1.
The reason I seen it,it was mine.
It does not take a lot of water in a pipe to split it.
Add windspeed to actual temperature and it makes a considerable difference.
As I said above, I have a friend just like you,gets away with it every year, and good luck to you and him  .
Not sure if you have underslung tanks and if they are insulated.
As I say, good on you, I will stick to being Mr Cautious.
Regards,
Greg
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