JSKepler
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I've got a 2017 Lance 825. It's been working great and I've been using it in freezing temperatures. However, when it gets into the low 20's and below, which happened quite late this year, I have a water line that freezes in the 'basement.' It affects the toilet and the shower. This is a known issue with this camper. This is also my first camper, I'm handy and I'm researching the problem but, I have no real experience in this area. Incidentally, the OEM propane heating system keeps the interior warm enough so that I get no freezing in the water tank and water pump or lines under the sink. Can't say I know for sure about the black and gray tanks but I've not heard that this is a problem. The water in the toilet does not freeze and the water in the shower line isn't freezing. It is the supply line before it gets to the shower.
What kind of things should I look in to? I've come across heat tapes, improving the flow of warm air from the heater, and adding insulation.
I have insulated the little access door though the insulation inside the compartment isn't very good so it won't have helped much.
I've run across heat tape but there are an abundance of tapes for both 12V and 120V use. I'd like one that runs off my 12V when I'm boondocking - which is about all I do, and runs off 120V when I'm parked at my house or the occasional spot with hookups or if I get a generator some day. This would mean that it always runs off of 12V. Any advice in this area would be helpful including respected brands, 12V vs 120V, and attaching the tape to the pipe are welcome.
Ultimately I think that the best solution would be getting both more warm air to the basement and improving the insulation. I know all campers are different but I get ideas from things that experienced folks have performed on similar or even very different platforms.
Thanks for much for considering my issue. I've seen a lot of great comments and advice on this site.
What kind of things should I look in to? I've come across heat tapes, improving the flow of warm air from the heater, and adding insulation.
I have insulated the little access door though the insulation inside the compartment isn't very good so it won't have helped much.
I've run across heat tape but there are an abundance of tapes for both 12V and 120V use. I'd like one that runs off my 12V when I'm boondocking - which is about all I do, and runs off 120V when I'm parked at my house or the occasional spot with hookups or if I get a generator some day. This would mean that it always runs off of 12V. Any advice in this area would be helpful including respected brands, 12V vs 120V, and attaching the tape to the pipe are welcome.
Ultimately I think that the best solution would be getting both more warm air to the basement and improving the insulation. I know all campers are different but I get ideas from things that experienced folks have performed on similar or even very different platforms.
Thanks for much for considering my issue. I've seen a lot of great comments and advice on this site.
