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Scotty, For what its worth - I really don't think that you have much to worry about with a temp of 28 degrees even for several hours. I assume that you have left the outside shower faucets in an open position. These are the most exposed to the outside and water in the valve might freeze at that temperature (although I still doubt it would be enough to cause damage). Other than that I think you are good given what you have already done given the "protected" other parts that could freeze (protected from the wind and they have insulation). Bill

I don't have a cargo door on my Elite, but on my battery box door there is a cable. One side is riveted to the trailer body and the other has a small aluminum plate that has been tapped for two screws to hold the steel 'catch' to which the cable attaches to. The aluminum plate is then glued to the door. Sounds like your door has insulation on it? That could be a complication but if you have an aluminum plate like I do and it has come off the fiberglass door, then I would use this adhesive to glue it back on: http://www.westsystem.com/ss/convenient-repair-packs-provide-a-quick-fix/ All this may or may not apply to your situation, but just in case.... Prep the area well. Get all the old adhesive off, sand the area well including the back of the plate, and wipe down with MEK. I would also drill a few extra holes in that plate to act as keys for the epoxy when you glue it back on. You could even countersink the holes just a bit (on the unglued side) for a dovetail effect. Use the adhesive filler that comes with the kit when you mix up your epoxy. West System epoxies are great products and are available at West Marine if you have any in your area, or probably even on Amazon. It is kind of a difficult design problem having the door drop down like that. What Oliver need to do is glass that aluminum plate right into the door when they make it. Relying on adhesives after the fact is not so great a long term solution. Good luck. Dave

Does anyone know if the black tank rinse has a built in back flow preventer? Should this be a concern? I'm not as worried about my water hose, as it's dedicated for the task, but I am concerned about the water supply where I hook up to. Also regarding the sewer hose (the big 3" hose). I am getting rid of the supplied hose for a better quality, and longer one. What length hose do you all use? The factory hose was just barely long enough for more than a few times, but I don't want miles of the stuff either... Thanks. Dave

Yes the black tank has a check valve inline and I use the water hose they gave me with the Oliver for the Black Tank and have a 10 & 25 foot Blue Fresh water hose that we use, I like it better but it is just harder to roll up in really cold weather gets much stiffer. Thanks Gary

Here is a link to the article with photos and video. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/elevation-camping-part-1-5-part-series-larry-mountainborn-harmon/

Yesterday I added a pvc nipple with quick connects to all three water connections. No more kneeling and reaching under.