If the split is in a water line you probably have either of 2 types of water line.
Rv water pipe frozen.
March 7 2020 june 17 2016 by your rv lifestyle staff.
By dennis montana yet another lesson learned as part of the rv lifestyle.
This article features a few tips that can help you figure out what to do if it happens to you.
Frozen water in your rv pipes is a fairly common occurrence and could lead to a water leak.
Learning how to keep rv pipes from freezing is of paramount importance.
Fill the rig s fresh water holding tank and let your rv s water pump keep water at the ready.
Use a camper heater with propane or a small portable space heater on the frozen areas of the water pipe.
That s because the water lines in most rvs are plastic pex pipe.
Freezing water in a line is expanding water and it will likely cause damage.
Open the valves by turning them clockwise so fresh water can run into your rv.
If you apply heat to thaw out frozen pipes you should watch those pipes.
For those who brave colder climates in the rv take note.
Fortunately there are some methods that can help you unfreeze your rv before or during your trip.
During the cold winter months it is very common for the water pipes in your rv to freeze.
Frozen pipes can be a pain so it s best to take preventive steps.
Winter can be one of the most exciting times of year to take your rv out on the road as the landscape is transformed.
Types of water lines.
Frozen water in your rv pipes rv at bellaonline.
How to repair the water line.
When nighttime lows drop below the freeze point most rvers abandon any idea of hooking up a hose to their city water inlet.
Frozen rv water pipes.
Let s look outside first.
Camper heater or space heater.
They are not buried inside walls and are usually accessible for easy repair.
But whether you are on the road or parked up in lower temperatures frozen water in your rv s pipes is a genuine risk.
Copper lines are seldom used in today s rvs.
Attach the end of the hose to the port in the side of your rv that leads to the water tanks.
They can be found in older units dating back to the 60 s or 70 s.
In this video i explore different ways to thaw out frozen pipes in our rv.
Cold weather equals frozen pipes.
Pex stands for cross linked polyethylene.
Then connect the other end of the pipe to the water supply pump on your campsite.
Today plastic is the material of choice for rv water lines.
As fall arrives it s never too soon to ready your rv for the winter especially the pipes.
