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12-29-2019, 02:44 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: La Crosse
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Preventing freeze up while traveling
I'm new to traveling with a 5th wheel RV during the winter.
Can the furnace be operational during towing? To prevent freeze up of the water tanks, cleaning supplies, canned foods, etc., etc.
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12-29-2019, 05:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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When it’s freezing temperatures during travel, we always have the furnace on and nothing freezes.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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12-29-2019, 06:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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On the old rig we could run the furnace with the slides in. With the new rig we can't because too many furnace vents are totally covered so it all depends on how your rig is configured.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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12-30-2019, 12:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
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We travel a lot in the winter. Our vents are open so we run the furnace. No problem. Also make sure the water heater in on propane and running so it want freeze.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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12-30-2019, 07:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
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If you are traveling with freshwater, make sure you insulate the drain tube (many layers). And run with your tank heaters on. Use your furnace at night to keep the underbelly warm.
Use remote thermometers to monitor the basement. This one has a range of at least 150' so you can keep an eye on things from the TV while you are traveling.
https://www.amazon.com/AMIR-Thermometer-Channels-Hygrometer-Humidity/dp/B07JGRBZBB/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=remote+thermometer&qid=157 7717290&sr=8-5
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01-07-2020, 11:41 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: La Crosse
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M.O.C. #25170
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Thanks for all the suggestions. All have been helpful!!
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01-12-2020, 08:40 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 101
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Sorry, but if it's that cold, shouldn't you be heading south to warmer weather? JS
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2017 3950BR
2016 GMC 2500 Denali
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01-12-2020, 10:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: La Crosse
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Sandra_David, That’s exactly my plan. Just had to get thru that blizzard weather around Albuquerque last week. We made it without freezing up. Now enjoying the warm sun in Mesa, AZ.
Thanks for sharing.
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01-13-2020, 08:16 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Peru
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #23153
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Never thought about running the furnace while driving down the road. You set it at the lowest thermostat temperature?
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01-14-2020, 07:55 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: La Crosse
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M.O.C. #25170
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Sure did. Everything worked fine.
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01-14-2020, 09:05 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
Posts: 266
M.O.C. #25257
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In there is a chance of freezing, we always travel with the furnace on. On our last fuel stop before we plan to call it a night, we turn it up so in a couple hours it is warmer for us.
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Jim and Carole
Roseville, MN
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Diesel, Long Box, Air Lift Bags - 2020 Montana HC 381TH, Sailun S637
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01-15-2020, 07:04 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Denver
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #23554
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Thanks That is something I have been contemplating. Running the furnace while traveling in freezing weather. The vents are all open when slides are in.
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