"How to Winterize Your Own RV!"

_{by Les Doll - RV Technician -
Webmaster of   The RversCorner.com}
 

    Between the last camping trip and the first cold night, the majority of RV owners are scrambling to get their units prepared for winter's cold.

    Winterizing an RV water system can be quick and painless or an experiment in total frustration, depending upon how you go about it. By following these step by step instructions, almost any RV can be completely protected from the cold winter's ravishes.

Go to  Camping World for you winterizing needs...

Tip from FoutsFamily:
Prepare for this chore in the spring and save money.  You can usually go by the local RV or Boat dealer after the last freeze and pick up gallons of antifreeze for around $1 per gallon or less.

Step 1. Locate the fresh water tank drain valve or plug and open it to drain the fresh water ...
Some coaches use a simple plug ...

Step 2. Locate the water heater tank drain plug and remove or open it to drain the water heater ... Open an inside faucet to allow air to enter the system. This speeds up the process ...

Step 3. Bypass the water heater ...
This bypass system uses three valves ...
... and the next uses one valve with a one-way check valve at the hot water outlet ...
The Water Heater Bypass is used when winterizing the water system. It is a series of valves or a single lever valve that allows the water flow to be shut off from the water heater and still be pumped to the rest of the hot water piping. This eliminates the need to fill the water heater tank with 6 gallons of winterizing antifreeze ... the tank is bypassed and then drained of water.

Step 4. Locate the water pump, disconnect the inlet fitting ...
... and install the winterizing hose ...
... insert the other end of the hose into the antifreeze jug ...
... an aftermarket kit is available for a permanent installation ... this is easily installed and comes with easy-to-follow directions. Order on-line from Camping World ... Pump Kit

Step 5. Turn on the water pump and open the taps, one by one ...
... until the antifreeze appears ...
...do the hot and cold taps ...
... at every sink or shower faucet ...
... don't forget the toilet! ...
... or the outside shower, if you have one ...

Step 6. Turn off the water pump and de-pressurize the system by opening a cold water tap ... IMPORTANT! Make sure to relieve the water system pressure before proceeding!
... at the city water connection, pry out the screen and washer ...
...and press in on the valve stem until the antifreeze runs out ...

Step 7. Pour about a cupful of antifreeze into every drain to displace the water and protect the trap.
Finally, dump the holding tanks and pour a pint or so of antifreeze directly through the toilet and the tub drain ...
... to protect the dump valves.
That's it ... Done!   Winterize the Ice Maker Winterize the Washer/Dryer Combo

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