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Camping season is just about over here in New England and its time to winterize. THis is the first year I have my Toy Hualer and would like some tips on winterizing.
The manual was very general although non of it looks very complicated. I have a bybass already on the hot water heater and I bought a cover and wheel covers for it. Any tips that would help me avoid any pitfalls would be appreciated. The temps can get down to -20F or -30F wich is hard on anything exposed to those temps. Thanks and just for the record I have 22ft Keystone Hobbi. |
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Does your manual instruct you on draining the system, hot water tank, fresh, waste and black tanks and install anti freeze?
You might take a peak at the “mice†thread on this page. Mike and Lynda '01 F350 7.3 PSD CREW '08 36LKSH NEWMAR CYPRESS  HARA  97/07 |
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Once you set the bypass valves and drain the water heater, you will have to do something to make sure all the water lines are drained.
I used one of those air adapters and thought I got all the water out, but I later installed one of those fittings at the water pump and pumped RV anti-freeze into the system. I was really shocked at how much additional water came out before pink antifreeze came out of the taps. Anyhow, I'd really recommend one of those winterizing valves that splice into the line between the water tank and pump. You just flip the valve, thead on a tube that dips into your jug of RV antifreeze, turn on the pump and run around and open each tap until anti-freeze runs out. ------------------------------------------ Ram 3500 high output Cummins, 6 speed with Jacob brake, Brakesmart, B&W companion Patio Hauler 295F toyhauler. 500 Foreman, 680 Rincon |
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good idea thanks
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You'll find the procedure here. Two items they do not address are: a built-it ice maker and a clothes washer. If you have these the instructions are in the respective owners manual.
"As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances there is a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged. And it is in such twilight that we all must be aware of change in the air - however slight - lest we become unwitting victims of darkness."___Supreme Court Justice William Douglas |
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Along with the water system winterizing,we make it a habit to empty the fridge and take all the "freezables" from the fridge, pantry and medicine cabinet into the house and leave the fridge door open for the winter. Also cover the air conditioner and remove the battery.
zip.94 Terry 5'er 30.5ft. 02' White K2500 HD Silverado DMAX ,Dee Zee ss Running Bds,Lucerix mirrors,Line-X |
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ohh geesh,
that would take to long, hehe i love living in Arizona... i can take a ride up to Flagstaff in the winter, play in the snow get back in my car drive 2 hours back and im warm again... in the summertime here i go camping up around payson, when its 110 here up there it will be about 80 not tooo bad... we just went camping up to Lake Pleasent for the weekend, next time ill burn a log for yas Dean |
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Wow,Dean! Waves in Phoenix, who would've guessed. But wait, don't you also have the London Bridge there in the desert?
For those of us preparing for the winter solstice remember the little critters(ants,spiders,mices ect.)looking for a cozy home for the chilly times. I suggest a half of pet flea collar in the water heater, fridge & furnace compartments as a repellent. I also dust the carpet and inside the floor cabinets with 20 Mule Team Borax. If you have not already done so check the under carriage for holes and seal with canned expansion foam. Also, don't skimp with the antifreez. From experience, it only takes a teaspoon of frozen water to ruin a faucet. Happy Trails!! '06 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab LB 5.9 CTD '87 GMC Suburban 2500 W/454 CID '04 Cardinal 29WB-LX 5er,B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck W/Companion Hitch |
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I just diconnect the line coming from the fresh water tank, stick the hose in the antifreeze and turn on the pump. When I am done, I re-attach the hose.
James
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jamesbobbi
welcome to iRV2. We hope you continue to return and share your tips and experiences. -------------------- John & Joyce and Libby the Yellow Lab. 2005 Kountry Star FW-35LKSA by Newmar. We just started fulltiming. 2008 Ford F-450, King Ranch, Pearl Blue over Pueblo Gold, CC, PSD, Auto, Integrated TBC, 14,500 GVWR Pkg, Reese 20K Hitch Kountry Klub Member # 13530 / SKP # 098237 To the men and women in the Armed Forces; past, present and future - Thank You and God bless you |
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iRV2.com RV Forum TRAVEL TRAILERS & 5TH WHEELS TT & 5th Wheel - General Discussion Winterizing tips?
