All motorhomes are built for year-round travel
1. Urethane installation undercoating.
2. Insulated and heated holding tank compart-
3. All plumbing located in heated interior spaces.
Although your motorhome is designed to withstand
winter temperatures, we cannot guarantee the
vehicle not to freeze. Certain precautions should
be taken in preparing for sub-zero temperature
Check coolant level and add anti-freeze, if re-
quired, to protect against lowest expected tem-
perature. Change engine oil to the recommended
viscosity to aid cold weather starting. See the
manufacturer's manual for further recommenda-
When travelling in winter, propane is recommend-
ed as it will vaporize in extreme cold (above -42 C).
Butane is not recommended due to its high vapori-
zation temperature (0C). Use of butane in cold
temperatures may block the system and cause
components to malfunction. Have a qualifi ed
service personnel add approximately .25 liters of
methyl alcohol to your LP gas container to prevent
During below freezing temperatures, the furnace
must be operating at all times. Remember, al-
though the furnace runs on LP gas, it is powered
by 12-volt electrical. the battery in the motorhome
must be up to normal levels, 12 volts (or plugged
into 110V) or else the furnace will not operate.
To prevent winter freeze-up, add regular RV anti-
freeze through the toilet and kitchen drains, directly
into the holding tanks. Be sure to add sufffi cient
amounts in order to protect the total volume of the
Do not use alcohol-based anti-freeze or other pe-
17.1.5 FRESH WATER SYSTEM
The fresh water system consists of the water tank,
the pump and all lines. This entire system is con-
tained inside heated interior spaces. At all times,
it is necessary to have the furnace operating. The
heated air in the motorhome will circulate around
the water tank, pump and water pipes and reduce
the possibility of freeze-up.
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