winter

  1. EM

    Is everyone in the Phoenix area ready for winter?

    I have a NOBO 16.2 and thought I could make it through the winter without winterizing as it seldom gets to freezing in the Phoenix area. I thought wrong and it is expected to drop below freezing in some of the valley areas this weekend. I will be pulling my trailer out of storage tomorrow...
  2. TU

    2018 Concord 300 DS Winterization

    Trying to winterize my Concord 300DS and unable to get the pump to such up the antifreeze from the bucket. I have drained everything and bypassed water heater. I think the problem has something to do with a valve that I found near the low water point drains. It is currently in the "on"...
  3. TI

    Should I leave heat on in the winter?

    New to the motorhome world. We had our motorhome winterized. Our winters are cold should i leave the heater on inside? We are hooked up to power.: Thank you
  4. DR

    First time winterizing new camper

    I just bought a new WOLF PUP 16HE. We pulled it off the lot and straight to the campground. The temp was 21 yesterday morning. The unit was winterized at the dealer, but we used city water, using the sink faucet some, and the toilet. We did not use the water heater that supposedly bypassed. I...
  5. TH

    Winter driving with Chains on Isata 3

    My better half is asking if we can take our Isata 3 FW from CA to Michigan for Thanksgiving 2022. I'm a California Coast native without much experience driving on snow and almost zero experience driving the motorhome in snow so I'm doing early research to prepare for trip. We will be living in...
  6. OL

    Silverback winterize query

    I'm soon to be the owner of a 2013 Silverback 31rs. I don't see how to winterize this camper. There are 2 valves in the center where the water connections are but no attachment for an antifreeze hose. Any winterizing info on this model would sure be appreciated. The current owner never had...
  7. BI

    Winterizing 2021 Solaire with Nautilus P4

    Followed the steps as outlined in the online manual to winterize using the suction method. Pumps comes on and never pulls fluid. Do yes the city water check valve need to be pressed? I have not tried putting water back in the fresh water tank to make sure the pump works. There is a light on the...
  8. CL

    Winterizing Pop Up?

    Newbie Question - I have a new 2021 Flagstaff Forest River 176 SE pop up tent camper. It is the smallest, most basic of these robust off-road models - no bathroom, no hot water heater, no AC. I have pumped and drained all the water from tank and lines. Since it is such a basic system, do I...
  9. AdirondackCamper

    Can I still Winter camp in my Rv AFTER I winterized it

    I have my Rv at my property in upper state NY and I'd like to use it on some nice weekends. I wouldn't use the water system or the toilet. I bought a Camco Porta poti and portable sink. I was thinking I could set them up in the bathroom and bring several gallon jugs and bottled water to use in...
  10. NJ

    winterizing Dometic Ice Maker in 2017 Forester Motor Home

    Can not find any info in how to winterize the ice maker in the freezer of a Dometic rm1350 refrigerator in the Forester Motor Home. Any one know how to do this. There is no button to push and no holes to insert a jump wire into. Only thing I can figure out is fill the potable water with some...
  11. SW

    First trip south in winter

    Both of us have finally retired and going to make that first trip south in winter. I know we'll have to wait till clear of freezing temps to de winterize system. If we were de-wintertizing at home I'd sanitize also, but being on the road is a little more challenging. Just wondering if everyone...
  12. BA

    2021 Wolfpack 24pack14 Winter Storage

    Toy Hauler storage: I live in Northern Wisconsin and we see our fair share of snow. I bought a cover for my Toy Hauler but have a question about how to park the trailer. Is it better to park level or have the nose up or down slightly. Drainage around camper is not an issue. Just curious how...
  13. SD

    Winterizing, replacing pump, leaks

    Planned to replace my pump when winterizing. Also had a small leak around the filter to repair. I have the pump installed and filter leaks fixed not it seems that I have drips at many braided flex pipe junctions. I guess I moved too many things or maybe these small leaks have been there. More...
  14. QU

    Camping when cold WITHOUT winter package.

    I’ve been camping for over 20 years but only twice was I out when it was really cold and it was only cold for one night. We are getting ready to go and campingand the temperatures are supposed to go into the high 20s for three nights in a row and warm up above 50 during the day. I’m just trying...
  15. JO

    Winterizing

    A couple of questions about winterizing my Surveyor 203RKLE. Is blowing out the water line from the city water connection then pouring antifreeze into the traps sufficient? Should I put antifreeze into the grey and black tanks? Do I have to have an air compressor to blow the lines? Will any...
  16. 33

    Solaire 205ss, winterizing help

    I don't have a Owners manual and the one I did find online is not helpful. What steps do I need to take to winterize my 2022 205ss? 1) How do I bypass the water heater? Where is that sucker cause I don't see any access panels around where it is. 2) where is the water pump to find the hose and...
  17. RRSCOTT

    Winter question

    will it hurt to leave camper plugged in all winter? It does have a solar panel on the roof. I think it is only 50 watt. I could just turn the battery disconnect off and would let sit. Will that work? I
  18. Tirebuilder

    Water Pump / Winterizing

    Opinions, please...just got ready to winterize F.R. Flagstaff 832ikbs and proceeded as I have for 6 years. Turned all the by-pass valves, drained water heater, etc. This time, when I hooked up my outside hose between the Anti-freeze intake and the bucket of anti-freeze and turned pump on, when...
  19. DE

    2022 Della Terra 261rb Enclosed & Heated Underbelly (No need to Winterize?)

    New to the RV world and realizing there is no manual with your RV, just discovered our RV has an enclosed & heated underbelly. Am I safe in assuming I don't need to winterize if it's plugged into our 30 amp connection at our home with the heat on in freezing weather?
  20. ernest917

    Winter skirting for coach

    Any of you folks winter in BBC a location where temps might drop below freezing occasionally accompanied by wind??? If so, do you put skirting around your rig to help protect things??? And - if you do - what do you use???
  21. OH

    Winter Storage Cover Recommendations

    I’ve got to store my FR3 outside this winter (Central Ohio, snow, sleet, +40 to -10 degrees) and I’m finding that selecting a winter storage cover is like buying snake oil at a county fair….everyone’s cover is best and their technology is superior. I’m looking for recommendations from those...
  22. jdjeff

    Another Newb Winterizing Question

    I followed a 19FD owner video on how to winterize. Just wondering about something once the lines are all full of anti-freeze. Since the pump is used to pressurize the system and all hot cold valves are bled and closed, the lines remain pressurized. Is it good to leave these lines...
  23. CH

    Water pump after dewinterizing? Guess I'll stay home this weekend

    2022 Epro FD19: I practiced winterizing using compressed air a couple weeks ago. Was going to slip away this weekend, but now it seems the pump will not pull water from the fresh water tank. Valves in correct position, filled the fresh tank, turn on the pump and it just runs, no water going...
  24. MH

    Winterizing fridge in GT7 36K7

    The GT7 36K7 I ordered in March was delivered a few weeks ago. After a thorough PDI, The dealer winterized it and I drove it home. I am familiar with most of the systems, however I am unable to locate the water supply line to the residential refrigerator. I pulled the water filter from the...
  25. WV

    Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus Bypass for Winterization

    I saw a thread discussing bypass valve position : quick question. I actually have 4 valves on my Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus - in , out , circulation and the bypass I am assuming but wanted to be sure that for winterization I close the in, out AND circulation valves and open the bypass to...

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