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this could be your answer but the only safe way is to remove the pump at night because it will freeze and damage it.i use the cover for the barrel.one night in march we had everything frozen,waste pipes/waste container/pump.pump socket.always keep a large bottle of fresh water inside for teeth cleaning and brews and washing hands.

http://www.bags2cover.co.uk/acatalog/bags_2_cover_Insulated_Aquaroll_Cover_40l_31.html

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 05/10/2009

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this could be your answer but the only safe way is to remove the pump at night because it will freeze and damage it.i use the cover for the barrel.one night in march we had everything frozen,waste pipes/waste container/pump.pump socket.always keep a large bottle of fresh water inside for teeth cleaning and brews and washing hands.

http://www.bags2cover.co.uk/acatalog/bags_2_cover_Insulated_Aquaroll_Cover_40l_31.html

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Quote: Originally posted by Jake Drummond on 06/10/2009

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PEAK do an antifreeze for drinking water systems, but I don't know if it's to protect during storage then flush out, or to add and use.

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Quote: Originally posted by D S B on 06/10/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by Jake Drummond on 06/10/2009

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PEAK do an antifreeze for drinking water systems, but I don't know if it's to protect during storage then flush out, or to add and use.

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Don't reckon it's to add the anti-freeze to drinking water - certainly wouldn't fancy that - have I missunderstood?

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Look here for those who are interested - can you make more if it than I: http://www.peakantifreeze.com/rvmarine.htm

It is to 'winterize' so I assume it is just to leave in the pipes over the winter when the van is not in use?

one of these may do if it fits,a boiler jacket

Thanks for that link have just ordered as we are off to the French Alps for New Year so will give it a good test

welcome

We caravanned for the first time last yr over winter with temps down to -15°C in cheshire. We took all precaution but everything still froze, however we did have a 5 ltr collapsible container for water. We had the best of times and thought it was funny as we were not the only ones on the site having trouble, its all part of the fun. Managed to get it all unfroze after 4 days the day before coming home.

And cannot wait to do it all again this yr and Chirk CC Site.

Better to be cold and dry than wet and miserable.

Enjoy all.

Chris W

thing is at 8 to 1 expansion the ice can do a lot of damage to your fittings at great expense.we were walking on the frozen lake at keswick,until my leg went through.lol.now that is cold.all toilets closed mains water pipes froze solid so the taps outside did not work.i was actually stood on the lake ice to take these pictures.