We are not currently camping, we are home in North East Texas bracing for the winter blast. While this storm has been predicted to hit Texas for over a week, I have read that many folks put off winterizing their travel trailers until today. I understand that this is Texas but these storms are no joke.

It’s coming, whether we like it or not!

You probably can still remember what February of 2021 was like in Texas. Massive power shortages plagued the state. In addition, many RV’ers failed to winterize or didn’t adequately winterize their rigs. This ruined many toilets and water heaters. Some causing peripheral damage as a result.

Complicating all of this was the existing RV Parts supply shortage. This became a nightmare for people who wanted to fix their travel trailers after the warm weather returned. Of course, some people gambled on their first trip. Later they regretted it when they discovered a major repair was needed after hooking up at the campground.

None of this is fun, and all of it is avoidable. No matter where you live, prepare your travel trailer for winter before Mother Nature gives you a rude wake-up call.

Today, I am reading that at least in North Texas, it is hard to find RV antifreeze. Yet another reason to be on top of things. If you can’t find any, do the next best thing: blow out your lines as thoroughly as possible. Or better yet, take a road trip to Florida and escape the madness; wouldn’t that be great?

This mornings temperatures started at about 57 degrees and by 10:00 A.M. we were in the upper 30s and dropping. It is only going to get worse. We will be below freezing for over 36 hours, and our night time temperatures will be well below freezing for the next week.

My Travel Trailer is here on my property and winterized. In addition I have a back up plan for my house should the power go out (and I have a bad feeling about this storm).I hope all of you, whether camping or storing your RV, have prepared for the Winter Blast. We will get through this! Most importantly though, Please stay safe and warm wherever you are.

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