Gulf Stream Owners RV Forum - View Single Post - Lets Talk Basement Heating (So wanter lines do not freeze)

rdlamb · 09-19-2009, 10:23 AM

Actually David, I am looking at the Oasis systems. The Military uses them in many applications. I like the idea of a system that runs off my 150 gal fuel tank.

You should not have any problems with keeping your TM warm, including the basement. I do not know how GS rigged the heating vents, but even the water manifold did not freeze during our winter in the wilds of Montana.

Do you have an engine block heater? Also, make sure you winterize your fuel. I just used additives, and winterized #2 Diesel. If you go with #1 Diesel, your fuel per mile will greatly increase.

Forget traveling if there are: 1. Ice or packed snow on the road. You really do not want to experience a TM swapping ends while going down the road. 2. sand, or worse - gravel, on the roads. Nothing like replacing both windshields to make you appreciate your insurance deductibles; 3. salt. It rusts the dickens out of everything, but being from your area, you knew that.

Travel safely,

09-19-2009, 10:23 AM	#11
rdlamb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 386	Actually David, I am looking at the Oasis systems. The Military uses them in many applications. I like the idea of a system that runs off my 150 gal fuel tank. You should not have any problems with keeping your TM warm, including the basement. I do not know how GS rigged the heating vents, but even the water manifold did not freeze during our winter in the wilds of Montana. Do you have an engine block heater? Also, make sure you winterize your fuel. I just used additives, and winterized #2 Diesel. If you go with #1 Diesel, your fuel per mile will greatly increase. Forget traveling if there are: 1. Ice or packed snow on the road. You really do not want to experience a TM swapping ends while going down the road. 2. sand, or worse - gravel, on the roads. Nothing like replacing both windshields to make you appreciate your insurance deductibles; 3. salt. It rusts the dickens out of everything, but being from your area, you knew that. Travel safely, __________________ Safe Travels Rick 07 TM 40D;ISL 450 Cummins(upgraded). Very happy w/coach Gnarly toad to scoot around. Geocaching, hiking, fishing, National Parks, Civil War sites.