How To Prevent Freezing of RV Water Inlet Pipes When Already Using a Heated Hose
Question:
The hose itself is working good for me, no freezing inside, but I keep getting freezing right at the inlet of the RV. Is there any way to prevent this? The hose doesnt seem to transfer enough heat to keep the fitting warm.
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
The best way to keep your inlets and valves from freezing on your RV is to make sure they are properly insulated. You can likely use some foam pool noodles or some sort of pipe wrap on the inside of the RV over the water inlet in order to help with insulation.
The other solution you could potentially use is the Valterra Self-Regulating Heating Cable for RV Plumbing # W01-1572 and wrap that around the pipes to help make sure that they're staying warm. This cable has an integrated thermostat that adjusts the settings as the temperature changes around it; this feature also helps to make sure that your pipes aren't damaged from overheating.
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Camco RV Heated Drinking Water Hose for Cold Weather - 5/8" Internal Diameter - 12' Long
- RV Drinking Water Hoses
- 12 Feet Long
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- Standard Pressure
- 195 psi
- Heated
- Blue
- Camco
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