2023年10月25日 · The new motorhome has “tank heaters” but the underside is not enclosed and PEX pipes are exposed to outside temperatures without the benefit of heat. The pipes ARE encased with foam insulation tubes, but often the tubes don’t cover the last inch or two of pipe or do not cover fittings such as elbows or tees.

2022年8月24日 · The underbelly on an RV is the enclosed space on the underside of the RV that provides protection for pipes and tanks. In winter, this area can be insulated and heated to protect water lines from freezing or bursting.

2017年4月23日 · You should be able to locate the proximity of the fresh water tank by the location of the tank drain. Then push up on the underbelly material to actually find the tank. Generally it will be the most rearward tank and you may need to only drop the back few feet of the underbelly fabric for access to install the tank pad. _____

2014年6月29日 · If you're underneath, you can see all the connections between the tanks and the utility bay panel you see when you open the doors along the bottom of the Roadtrek – fresh water and shore power hookups, gray and black water handles, green hose, and cable TV connection.

2022年5月29日 · It will NOT be an indicator of a fresh tank leak, as the fresh tank is at atmospheric pressure. Short of the work of a visual inspection, you could, if you have a way to do it, fill the fresh tank until it is overflowing (literally, thru …

2024年5月12日 · Then again, who cleans the underside of their rig on a regular basis? The corrugated lining does a better job, in my opinion, of covering the components and protecting them. However, it does not provide much insulation other than the airspace between the underside of the floor and the lining.

2024年4月23日 · I have a 260RD, and had the underside down to replace the sewer tank valve. The shower gray tank and the black tank are both directly under the pass-through storage area. I would choose the screw length wisely.

2023年6月29日 · The final RV underbelly care item is the components of the drivetrain that call the underside of your motorhome or tow vehicle home. This includes drive lines, differentials, U-joints, carrier bearing and transfer case for those with four-wheel drive. Look for leaks and pending failure especially in U-joints, which can become “sloppy.”

If an RV is 4-season rated or a higher-end build this usually means it has an underbelly covering that includes added insulation to keep tanks and pipes from freezing. Different manufacturers use different materials for these covers.

2025年1月21日 · You can typically see the white fresh water tank below the panel, but the gray and black tanks are there hidden by the panel. The phone lines are for the days when some RV parks had a landline phone connection at your site.