Will My RV Water Heater Freeze this Winter?

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Will my RV Water Heater Freeze While I am Camping?

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Will my RV Water Heater Freeze in Storage?

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The water in your RV water heater could easily freeze in one night of temperatures just below freezing.

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If you are storing your RV for winter in an area where the temperatures drop below freezing, you must winterize your RV’s water system.

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During winterization, RV owners should bypass the water heater before putting antifreeze in the lines.

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Since there will be no antifreeze in the hot water tank, it must be fully drained to prevent freezing and damage.

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So, what happens if unheated water is left in the RV water heater in cold weather? Well, it won’t be good. The water will freeze, expand and crack or burst the tank.

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Swipe up to learn more about protecting your RV water heater this winter, and how to check for damage if you forgot to drain it!

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