10/16/2022
Okay,
so I just replaced my drinking water hose, to a newer model, with heat tape built into it (no need to heat tape it separately). Good for -40C, self regulating when plugged into power. This should have me covered for this winter!
It was easy and took two people because hoses can be tough to detach, thru a small opening.
Next part is to get back in there and tape in some foam insulation along entire hose. Double freezing protection.
Then ensure the attachment to my city water (I call it the stump) is insulated adequately - this connection is where it froze on me after several days of -10C last winter.
I had my brother in law help so I could get to know the underside of my RV.
It's a good idea, on a dry cool day, the put on some knee pads, throw on a headlamp, and crawl around under there. See what is there, where everything attaches. And identify any concerns.
Ideally it is dry as a bone and warm! We noticed that the insulation that had been taped to the underside shirting (inside) was falling off. This is something else I will fix up, before the weather turns.
I intended to video it for this group, but the other third of my team was down for the count having a rest day!