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11-16-2022, 05:45 AM #1
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Winterizing
Should I have to winterize my camper even though I have never used it and I plan on taking it out in January. For contacts I live in central Virginia and I am heading to Texas. When I get to Texas I will be living in it for 2 years.
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11-16-2022, 06:17 AM #2
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The short answer is yes. IMO do it.
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11-16-2022, 06:45 AM #3
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11-16-2022, 06:56 AM #4
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No. I got it in early October. It had a full tank of water and was dumped. It's been getting down to the low 30s here.
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11-16-2022, 07:00 AM #5
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It likely has water in the systems (lines, water pump, sumps, etc.) from the dealer's PDI. I would advise winterizing it if temps are going to get below freezing.
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11-16-2022, 07:13 AM #6
Typically when you purchase a unit and the dealer winterized it, they will put a sticker somewhere indicating it's been winterized. I've gotten by just blowing out the lines with air while living near Williamsburg VA. I would put antifreeze in toilet and traps.
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11-16-2022, 08:41 AM #7
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30 minute job; $12 worth of antifreeze; just do it!
Guessing three jugs @ $4 each will do the trick. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tec...4?athbdg=L11002017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
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11-16-2022, 08:59 AM #8
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Does take it TX early help? Lots of folks who snowbird in FL do that (I'll bet TX snowbirds are no different); They run their rigs down here and fly or drive back home then come back for the season. I know - it's along drive, but if it is going to bet there anyway it is something to consider.
If it easy to winterize then I'd do that. But you didn't say what model you have. A big rig with ice maker, etc. would be harder than something without an ice maker and/or lots of long line runs and multiple sinks, faucets, etc.Larry KE4DMG
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11-16-2022, 09:10 AM #9
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I just do it then. I have a reflection 367bhs. Does anyone have a source or video on how to do it properly? Btw can you tell this is my first rig? Lol
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11-16-2022, 02:56 PM #10
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So after watching GDs video on winterizing, is it really necessary to go through all of that when I am just going to de-winterize in 2 months?
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