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Quote: Originally posted by dogscenturion on 30/9/2013

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OOHH never thought of the gas or stuff like that. Glad I asked now, there is no such thing as a stupid question then is there lol. thanks tango55

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You're right, there's no such thing as a stupid question especially first timers as they have little or no experience at anything so asking is always the best solution. The first new year we went out we did have propane gas as standard but didn't have the other appropriate equipment and got caught out big time. At -5 degrees celcius the water froze in the barrel (which can also damage the water pump) but luckily I had an older camping water carrier with tap which we kept full of water inside the caravan so the external barrel was stowed away. Not only does the barrel need insulating but also the two pipes that go from the pump (at the top of the barrel) to the water housing and found that foam pipe insulation from B&Q will do the job. Also a thin piece of plywood to stand your barrel on helps as wood is warmer than tarmac or damp grass which also helps to stop the barrel freezing in cold temperatures.

Quote: Originally posted by J Waite on 29/9/2013

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If it's -8 over night even you will need the leccy heating on mate lol

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