Frozen Water Tank

[ProfessorChaos]

I was all set to winterize my truck camper when I tested positive for Covid-19 which meant two weeks in isolation. When the two weeks were up I went to winterize and turn on my water pump but it didn't come on so I checked my water tank to find the water had frozen entirely. Any advice on what I should do from here?

 

[Joe917]

It is frozen now so whatever is going to break has already. When you have time get it into a heated garage and thaw it out. look for leaks and mop up as it melts. You may get lucky. Open all the drains you can, but they are all frozen shut at the moment.

 

[billiebob]

heated garage
or tarp the bottom in and a propane/fuel oil construction heater
tool rental stores usually have them for rent
it'll likely take 24hours +/-

I take it it is not parked in your driveway

 

[BritKLR]

If outside stick a blowdryer in the compartment with the pump, tank and drain and let run. Assess like Joe917 suggested. Good luck.

 

[jadmt]

can you visually see your water tank? How full was it before it froze? if it was full it probably is cracked, and if it is I would pull it out before it leaked all over. most have plastic faucets and water pumps and those tend to crack pretty easy but at least there is not a lot of water to make a mess. check your p traps for cracking.

 

[ProfessorChaos]

My water tank was almost full in fact the tank has expanded a little.

 

[blacklbzbeauty]

Hate to be Captain Obvious but Feb 1st is not the optimum time to winterize your truck camper.

 

[ProfessorChaos]

This happened in November.

 

[86scotty]

So you quarantined for 3 months? How many masks do you wear at one time?

 

[billiebob]

time to ignore this thread
I think his handle explains it all

 

[jadmt]

This happened in November.

ok id just put it off until next year