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Subject:Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
From:Tom Buese
Date:Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:41:52 -0600

On Oct 30, 2009, at 11:31 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:

> On 10/30/2009 9:33 AM mcneely4@cox.net wrote:
>
>> I was more concerned about a winter camping trip
>> with water in the tank and lines.  I plan to go to Big Bend National
>> Park over the winter holiday.  Might freeze then, I thought.  Hence
>> my
>> inquiry.  David
>
> Well, that's different. And a good question. I'd not expect the main
> tank
> to freeze but the lines seem at risk. I'll bet our Canadian and
> Alaskan
> friends will have some insight.

Heck, my main tank freezes here in Salt Lake, not the whole tank, but
an iceberg on top-now If I remember, I drain it after 12/1.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-faucet froze up in Death Valley last January-22 degrees
overnite @ 4000' elevation at The Racetrack
>
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