How to winterize a camper
Nov 6, 2013 13:15:47 GMT -5
Post by Administrator on Nov 6, 2013 13:15:47 GMT -5
1. Allow all water to drain from the fresh water holding tank.
2. Locate the water heater, remove the plug and drain it, replace the plug, turn the valves to the bypass mode.
3. Drain the black and gray holding tanks. You should also flush both tanks at this time.
(If your RV does not come equipped with a built-in system, you should clean the tanks out with a wand or a product designed to clean both of the tanks.)
4. Locate the fresh water pump.
5. Install the pump converting winterizing kit, Follow the instructions on the kit for how to install it, it is simple once you see everything laid out.
6. Place the hose provided in the kit into a jug of antifreeze then turn on the pump.
7. Open the cold/hot knobs on all your faucets and shower one at a time and flush all your toilets until the colored antifreeze comes threw.
8. Inspect your camper to be sure you did not miss any locations where water could pool and freeze.
2. Locate the water heater, remove the plug and drain it, replace the plug, turn the valves to the bypass mode.
3. Drain the black and gray holding tanks. You should also flush both tanks at this time.
(If your RV does not come equipped with a built-in system, you should clean the tanks out with a wand or a product designed to clean both of the tanks.)
4. Locate the fresh water pump.
5. Install the pump converting winterizing kit, Follow the instructions on the kit for how to install it, it is simple once you see everything laid out.
6. Place the hose provided in the kit into a jug of antifreeze then turn on the pump.
7. Open the cold/hot knobs on all your faucets and shower one at a time and flush all your toilets until the colored antifreeze comes threw.
8. Inspect your camper to be sure you did not miss any locations where water could pool and freeze.