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11-14-2022, 10:24 AM #1
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Winterizing and Water Check Valve
I've seen this posted here before, but wanted to discuss this again, as this is the time of year many are winterizing.
After draining all of the water from my low point drains and hot water heater, I proceeded to winterize my RV.
I set all of the levers on my Nautilus panel to WINTERIZE mode, connected my short hose to the fill port, with the other end into my antifreeze container.
I turned on the outdoor spray nozzle handle, could hear the pump working, but no spray from the hose. For some reason, the siphon would not start. Fortunately, a fellow camper suggested checking the water check valve. So I removed the short hose, pulled the screen, and simply pushed the valve to feel it opening and closing.
Reconnected the hose and tried again; the pink stuff immediately started spraying.
Super easy fix... if you know about it.
Just posting this as a reminder for anyone that has the same frustration.2017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
2017 Solitude 379FLS
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11-14-2022, 10:32 AM #2
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Per Grand Design, you don't want to push that valve if there is pressure in the system. Just a FWIW.
Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
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11-14-2022, 12:08 PM #3
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2017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
2017 Solitude 379FLS
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11-14-2022, 12:20 PM #4
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11-14-2022, 02:50 PM #5
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Stephen and Judy
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2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD (Blue)
Traded - 2018 Forest River Rockwood Minilite 2104S
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11-15-2022, 07:33 AM #6
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I've never had an issue in the past. May be a coincidence, but I did notice that my replaceable cartridge water filter (this is after the fill connection and check valve) was quite dirty; as was the screen in front of the check valve. So, I suspect this may have been part of my issue. I thought I didn't need those water filters that sit outside, because I have this really nice cartridge filter built in. Yes, I will start using the out side filter that will be in front of the camper's water connection and the check valve.
2017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
2017 Solitude 379FLS
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11-15-2022, 08:10 AM #7
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11-15-2022, 09:05 AM #8
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Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
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11-15-2022, 05:36 PM #9
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11-16-2022, 08:30 AM #10
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Has me thinking that this may be an item worth adding to the spare parts bin. For $18, i'd be really glad to have it on hand. https://www.amazon.com/RecPro-Camper...95&sr=8-4&th=1
2017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
2017 Solitude 379FLS
Re-pack bearings necessary?
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