Painless RV Winterizing

by Les Doll
The RVers Corner
Step 1. Locate the fresh water tank drain valve or plug & drain the water.
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Step 2. Locate the water heater drain plug and remove it to drain the water heater tank.
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Step 3. Bypass the water heater.
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Step 4. Locate the water pump, disconnect the inlet fitting, install the winterizing hose and insert the other end into the jug of antifreeze.
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Step 5. Turn on the water pump and open the taps, one by one until the antifreeze appears. Do the hot and cold taps at every sink or shower faucet … don’t forget the toilet or the outside shower if you have one!
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Step 6. IMPORTANT! - Make sure to relieve the water system pressure before proceeding! Turn off the water pump and de-pressurize the system by opening a cold water tap. At the city water connection, pry out the screen and washer, and press in on the valve stem until the antifreeze runs out.
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Step 7. Pour about a cupful of antifreeze into every drain to displace the water and protect the trap. Finally, dump the holding tanks and pour a pint or so of antifreeze directly through the toilet and the shower drain to protect the dump valves. That’s it! Fill the
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