Cold Weather Camping

[jaallen1]

Weuse a couple of times each year around Thanksgiving and Christmasthe 33sk Kingston and the weather can get very cold. If I need to get into the storage doors or get into where the propane is, I have found the door frozen to the seal. What can be put on the seal to prevent the freezing?

[Chrisnan23]

Best to make sure it is dry and then put a light coat of WD-40 on it.

[jaallen1]

Chris, I will give that a try but for some reason moisture will form on the ledge and freeze. I do not know if it would be possible to add drain places or drain holes?

[Lloyd]

When it's fairly warm out, (if we get one of those again). Make sure the seals are clean and dry. Then put a good application of silicone on them.

[jaallen1]

Old Farmer, thanks I'll gave it a try.

[avvidclif]

While we were catching it about the summer heat now it's our turn. Yesterday was 76 and today 81 for a high....40's at nite.....

[Chrisnan23]

Originally Posted by jaallen1

Chris, I will give that a try but for some reason moisture will form on the ledge and freeze. I do not know if it would be possible to add drain places or drain holes?

The top of the door or the bottom? Water collecting in either place is not common.

[cruzinfools]

We winter camp here in Iowa and have done every month of the year. Before it gets freezing I use silicon on the rubbers and the door where they seal and have not had any trouble hope this helps.

[jaallen1]

What silicon product are you using?

[Lloyd]

Some use, and swear by 303---I use just plain silicone spray which can be purchased just about any place---Walmart--auto parts store---Hardware store.

[jaallen1]

Old Farmer, thanks.



Chrisnan23,moisture can form around the storage doors most any place as the doors have some clearance around the outside.