How To Thaw A Frozen RV Tank

Above, Red Rock Park Campground near Gallup, New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

How do you thaw a frozen RV holding tank?

Fortunately for me, I've never had a freezing tank problem as I constantly check the weather and temperatures whenever I do some winter camping and flip on the holding tank heaters and take other measures.

But, should they become frozen, RV Life has an article on how to thaw them out. 

They begin with:

Most RVs can withstand some chilly weather, but once the temperature dips below freezing, you can run into some problems. If your holding tanks, hookups, or pipes end up freezing, this has the potential to cause some serious damage to your RV. This is why everyone needs to know how to thaw a frozen RV tank safely. 

Holding tanks are one of the most exposed parts of an RV, and they can take a long time to thaw naturally. If they’re out of commission, you may have a hard time getting running water in your RV, which is a pain in the neck for everyone.

There are ways to speed up the thawing process and prevent freezes from happening in the first place. We’ll cover some of the best options below. 

 To read more, go here.