[A/S] post from B190 group

[vincweidig@xxxxxxx]

Well, it has been a fairly mild winter, here is Southern Oregon. But 
that didn't stop us from experiencing extremes in our B190. Family 
business took us to western Montana, twice this winter, with all its 
well below freezing weather and snow covered roads.

Our "Blue Beret"   performed extremely well.  We had no problem 
crossing the passes of eastern Washington …across northern Idaho…and  
into MT.  4 inches of fresh snow on icy roads did force us into tire 
chains a  few times.  I highly recommend the newer diamond chains, 
with the easy on feature of the typical cable chains, and the easy 
tightening ratchet mechanism.  We got ours at Les Schwab  Tires.

The coldest nights brought us 8 degree temps, so the bubble foil 
insulation sheet we put up on windows and keeping the lower cupboard 
doors open prevented us or our fresh water pipes from freezing.  I 
also have heat pads on waste tanks and some wrap around heat tape / 
insulation on the dump valves, only good when plugged into 110v so we 
travel with waste tanks empty.  I had some undiluted propylene glycol 
(non –toxic anti freeze) I added to the tanks when I knew we would be 
using them and not have 110, like when we were at ski resorts.

So with proper  preparations and some thought, these B190's make a 
great mobile winter get-a-way. 

Spring and summer are just around the bend so get ready to change 
your oil (don't forget the tranny and differentials at recommended 
intervals, dewinterize the water system, polish the fiberglass topper 
(use a good boat brightener first), vacuum out the bugs from heater 
and fridge vents, and hit the roads to your favorite summer places.

Hope to see some of you on the road, I'm the B190 towing a '68 Safari.

Vince