Simple steps to winterize hot water heater rv tanks

Learning how to winterize hot water heater rv units is one of those chores you really can't skip if you live anywhere that sees a freeze. If you leave water sitting in that tank when the temperature drops below thirty-two, you're basically asking for a massive repair bill come springtime. Water expands when it turns to ice, and since those metal tanks don't have much give, they'll just split right down the side. Trust me, replacing a whole heater unit is a lot more expensive and annoying than spending twenty minutes getting it ready for the cold. ...

February 22, 2026 · 6 min · Shmuel Iqbal