The New Lighter Life

Keeping the Precious H2O Flowing During Winter

October 2012

The other day, we moved into our semi-permanent site. Semi- because we’ll be there for 6 1/2 months. The winter months and off-season at Hart Ranch allow for less moving. ...

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Skirting the RV – Our Options

October 2012

This post may just be the most boring thing I’ve ever written. BUT, with the possibility that it might help someone as they decide how to skirt an RV, I’m ...

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Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

October 2012

Growing up, my mom made this coffee cake quickly before we had to jump on the bus at the crack of dawn. It’s such a simple, easy, and timeless recipe. ...

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Sleep Deprivation in the Camper

October 2012

I could just post happy thoughts. I could tell you all the wonderful things about living in a camper and completely ignore the hard times. I wouldn’t technically be lying ...

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Our Top 9 Tips for Teaching Kids Gun Safety

October 2012

Now that everyone has recovered from being sick, we’re finding that we have more free time. It’s been nice the past couple of days! So nice! Since Mark was off ...

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Potty Training, Vomit, & Cat Poop

October 2012

Since we bought the camper new, it was pretty important to us that we kept it nice. It was going to stay pristine really. Really. Expectations. We didn’t want to ...

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Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread

October 2012

Nothing says fall like Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread! This recipe has all the pumpkin flavors you’d expect, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, & ginger! It is tender and moist and the quintessential fall ...

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Forest River 365 SAQ Bunk Room – Tour

October 2012

When we were shopping around for an RV, we were specifically concerned about one area, the Kid’s bunk room. Follow along on our tour of our Forest River 365 SAQ ...

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Smallest Amount Accelerated Debt Payoff ~ Introduction

October 2012

What if a friend told you they’d help you pay off your debt? No strings attached. You just had to contribute to 2 other families’ combined debt as well. You’d ...

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Mindset from Camper to Home

September 2012

You know those moments where it feels like you are in a movie, or you’re living someone else’s life and you just stepped into it. Quantum Leap but on a ...

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10 responses to “Keeping the Precious H2O Flowing During Winter”

Marksgirl Tlb

November 2012

I’ve wondered/thought the same thing about heat tape! It had to have been a MAN who thought up that name!

Claudia

December 2012

I have the heat tape? on my water hose, although the guy at the RV store told me that you can’t use it on a regular water hose; cost me $75 bucks for a “special” hose. Looks like you used a regular water hose…have you had any problems? The set-up that I have is clunky, making it hard to move the water hose around.

Julie

December 2012

Hi Claudia,

Are you mobile or staying put in the cold weather? We are stationary so we were able to use the heat tape with a regular water hose. It sounds like you have a heated water hose, which would be way easier if you are mobile.

Our waterline has stayed running except for once, when the GFI breaker on the outlet tripped (and the line wasn’t heated at all). Also we had a problem once when the connector at the park’s faucet handle froze. We’ve since insulated that with a rubbermaid tub and we need to post an update soon.

The heat tape has served it’s purpose though. We considered getting that expensive hose but are pleased with the results we’ve had given our stationary hookup.

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Freezing Waterlines and Heat Hose Failure | The New Lighter Life

April 2013

[…] know how we put out the heat hose and insulated the line? In theory, that works GREAT, just as long as the outlet on your breaker doesn’t trip. […]

Kalli ryals

October 2014

I am curious as to the length that you were able to successfully do this? I know this post is super old, I hope you actually see the inquiry and reply.
I am working on getting my mother set up with her travel trailer which is about 170 ft from the water source. My thought was to take it one step further and add a simple framework that covers the hose that has insulation.
Please let me know what you think.
Thank you
Kalli Ryals

Julie

October 2014

I talked to Mark, and he said that it would be possible to do it for that long of a length. You’d need quite a bit of heat tape and to make sure to follow directions. Should work…best wishes!

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Nancy

December 2016

I need help I have no water been without for three days I have no one to help me I don’t have money I really need help

Tammie Anger

December 2021

This works great! We have been living in our camper for 6 months now and the overnight temp the other night was 4 degrees. When we ran the water in the morning the water that was sitting in the hose overnight actually comes out warm! Amazing! Thanks for the tip

Julie Gavin

December 2021

Awesome!! So glad this worked for you as well!

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CIndy

May 2023

So glad to hear this! We live in PA. Our freeze line is 3ft down, so our camper water line would definitely freeze. I’ve even had jugs of water (for boon-docking over the winter) freeze in my shower, so hearing that the heat “tape” works in such low temps is now on my to-do list.

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Marksgirl Tlb

November 2012

I’ve wondered/thought the same thing about heat tape! It had to have been a MAN who thought up that name!

Claudia

December 2012

I have the heat tape? on my water hose, although the guy at the RV store told me that you can’t use it on a regular water hose; cost me $75 bucks for a “special” hose. Looks like you used a regular water hose…have you had any problems? The set-up that I have is clunky, making it hard to move the water hose around.

1. Julie
  
  December 2012
  
  Hi Claudia,
  
  Are you mobile or staying put in the cold weather? We are stationary so we were able to use the heat tape with a regular water hose. It sounds like you have a heated water hose, which would be way easier if you are mobile.
  
  Our waterline has stayed running except for once, when the GFI breaker on the outlet tripped (and the line wasn’t heated at all). Also we had a problem once when the connector at the park’s faucet handle froze. We’ve since insulated that with a rubbermaid tub and we need to post an update soon.
  
  The heat tape has served it’s purpose though. We considered getting that expensive hose but are pleased with the results we’ve had given our stationary hookup.
  
Freezing Waterlines and Heat Hose Failure | The New Lighter Life

April 2013

[…] know how we put out the heat hose and insulated the line? In theory, that works GREAT, just as long as the outlet on your breaker doesn’t trip. […]

Kalli ryals

October 2014

I am curious as to the length that you were able to successfully do this? I know this post is super old, I hope you actually see the inquiry and reply.
I am working on getting my mother set up with her travel trailer which is about 170 ft from the water source. My thought was to take it one step further and add a simple framework that covers the hose that has insulation.
Please let me know what you think.
Thank you
Kalli Ryals

1. Julie
  
  October 2014
  
  I talked to Mark, and he said that it would be possible to do it for that long of a length. You’d need quite a bit of heat tape and to make sure to follow directions. Should work…best wishes!
  
Nancy

December 2016

I need help I have no water been without for three days I have no one to help me I don’t have money I really need help

Tammie Anger

December 2021

This works great! We have been living in our camper for 6 months now and the overnight temp the other night was 4 degrees. When we ran the water in the morning the water that was sitting in the hose overnight actually comes out warm! Amazing! Thanks for the tip

1. Julie Gavin
  
  December 2021
  
  Awesome!! So glad this worked for you as well!
  
2. CIndy
  
  May 2023
  
  So glad to hear this! We live in PA. Our freeze line is 3ft down, so our camper water line would definitely freeze. I’ve even had jugs of water (for boon-docking over the winter) freeze in my shower, so hearing that the heat “tape” works in such low temps is now on my to-do list.