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09-11-2019, 04:39 AM #51
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09-11-2019, 05:00 AM #52
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Even in Texas, we winterize the trailer. Farmers almanac said 2018 winter was mild, but 2019 will much colder. Hard to think about winter when we are in the 100's.
The onboard electric pump does all the work. So easy to follow the GD instructions! Don't forget to bleed the exterior spray ports and you'll be fine. We completely drain the holding and fresh water tanks, you could add a little RV antifreeze to the holding tank. No antifreeze in the water heater or fresh water tank, turn the valves to bypass. We do leave the water heater plug out all winter. I think our 2600RB takes 2.5 gallons of RV antifreeze?
When it's finally Spring (and warm enough to go camping at Birch Run or Hass Lake), we de-winterize/flush the water lines at the same time using an empty inline water filter with proper amount of bleach in the housing and hook it up to the hose. Flushes the lines and sanitized the systems too! Rinse the system and enjoy another camping season.Last edited by Rivercityjeff; 09-11-2019 at 05:41 AM.
Jeff and Mary
2017 2600RB
2022 F250 Lariat CC 6.7 w/ Max Tow
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09-11-2019, 05:39 AM #53
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We do not put antifreeze in the water heater (that’s what the bypass is for) or fresh tank. Just to emphasize what Jeff said, above, don’t forget the outside ports! They are especially susceptible to freezing. Also, do put about a cup in each P-trap (don’t forget the shower, if it doesn’t have a P, it has a valve). And make sure there’s some antifreeze keeping the toilet ball valve lubed so it doesn’t dry out.
Read the section on winterizing several times, making notes for yourself.
Last, when you rinse out in spring, make sure all the lines are thoroughly clear (even the outside spray ports) before you turn the valve to allow water into the water heater. If you choose to leave the plug out, you might want to put a piece of copper mesh in front of the opening (see threads on keeping mice out of your trailer).
NBruce and Nancy
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09-11-2019, 06:28 AM #54
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09-11-2019, 06:34 AM #55
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Jeff and Mary
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