Keeping Moho from freezing in winter (1 Viewer)

[Mr Chrysalis]

what do other Funsters do to keep their Moho from freezing over winter? Last year (our first) we "winterised" it in mid November by draining all the fluids down etc. Then we filled it all up again the following weekend, and have used it virtually every weekend since. So draining down is not a real option. Last year we also left the van electric/gas heater on a low setting all the time we were not in it, and this seemed to work OK, but I don't think the fans are rated for continuous use.

Would it be better to put a small oil filled radiator in the van, or a thermostatically controlled electric fan heater? The Moho lives on the driveway and is permanently connected to mains power ( and gas ). We always leave the fridge working on auto (mains electric)

You views and opinions are, as always, valued!

 

[Wildbill]

Me being a tight arce i just run the pump dry leave tap open drain down boiler
never had a problem even in the coldest winter
I might sum times put fan heater on lowest seating if i remember
bill

 

[kip]

We go to Spain

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[Badknee]

You don't say what Moho you have, some are "winterised" as in the tanks are sandwiched between floors and heated and some just hang underneath in the cold.
The former will have less chance of freezing, the latter more chance. Our Autocruise Wentworth we drained the black and grey waste as normal and dropped the fresh water too, didn't heat the van at all but made sure there was ventilation.
We full time in our Hobby now which is winterised so don't need to do anything.

 

[DavidG58]

we are like you and have permanent hook up, but have Alde heating not blown air, we leave the heating on and stat set at 12C, not had any issues yet, all tanks left as are, although black and grey are always emptied when we get home

in reality the heating rarely cuts in at that temp so I wouldn't worry too much about the fans on yours and would do the same, don't see the point in introducing an extra heat source

 

[Mr Chrysalis]

We go to Spain

I like your thinking. Unfortunately I work 3 days a week, so can't move overseas for winter..., yet

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[Mr Chrysalis]

You don't say what Moho you have, some are "winterised" as in the tanks are sandwiched between floors and heated and some just hang underneath in the cold.
The former will have less chance of freezing, the latter more chance. Our Autocruise Wentworth we drained the black and grey waste as normal and dropped the fresh water too, didn't heat the van at all but made sure there was ventilation.
We full time in our Hobby now which is winterised so don't need to do anything.

It's a Rapido A Class, single floor. Grey tanks are always empty but I don't drain the fresh water which is inside the van, under the seats

 

[EuroTrotters]

We go to Spain

You can probably drive it to Spain, store it over winter for around €150-€200 and then fly back.

 

[Badknee]

It's a Rapido A Class, single floor. Grey tanks are always empty but I don't drain the fresh water which is inside the van, under the seats

Ok, if there isn't any external pipe work that will be ok. Try to give it access to any heat you decide to put in if any, lift seats etc. Opening cupboard doors and lockers is a good idea too to help stop any condensation.

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[wasp]

If it's parked on your drive on hook up, an oil filled radiator will lift the temperature and not cost a fortune to run

 

[maison]

We use ours as frequently as possible during the winter, even if just for a few days away. (I would say weekends away, but we tend to go midweek). That keeps it nicely aired.

On our drive we have EHU but still drain down the system with open taps etc. Only using the heating if we are working in the motorhome or having temporary stays in there while working on our house.

So far, no problems.

 

[normanandsue]

I agree with all the above posts however I keep a look at the weather forecast and if temp looks likely to drop much below freezing I drain down. Safe is always better than sorry.

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[Theonlysue]

As i used mine most weekends, i parked at home with silver screens on and heating about 15° on continuous.
I just topoed the water up for my next outing. I left the fridge on, bedding on and clothes in the van. All ok.

 

[MR. FUSION]

An oil radiator is the best solution, using the vans system will cause unessesarily (and possibly expensive) wear and tear.

 

[h1ghway1]

If it's parked on your drive on hook up, an oil filled radiator will lift the temperature and not cost a fortune to run

My van is on my drive with hookup, I have a Glen skirting radiator on an electrical timer switch..

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