winter

I just picked up a 5th wheel with washer dryer prep, I do not have a washer dryer installed. I have used antifreeze for years in my travel trailer so I will use it in the fifth wheel. My question is with the washer dryer prep, do I need to open the washer valves when winterizing the lines...

I am in the process of winterizing the camper. We never use the fresh water tank, but I do run water through it during sanitizing in the spring. I have drained the tank, which had very little water in it, but should I pour a small amount of antifreeze in the tank just for good measure? Thanks

This is my 2nd year winterizing this camper. Last year no problems: - Remove anode rod & drain water heater - check. - Bypass water heater - check. - Open all the faucets and the low point drain plugs - check. - Close 'em all once the water stops dripping out - check. - Hook up air pump (set to...

I'm new this year with an RV, and am trying unsuccessfully to winterize. Questions below. I can not get the pump to run, although it ran the last time I had it out a couple weeks ago. The trailer is in storage. I've drained the hot water tank and the 2 bottom drains. I've opened all of the...

Planning some winter snow camping with the 232ESP. Has anyone addressed using Lithium batteries in the winter. The good one have temperature sensors that stop the charging if too cold/hot. Was thinking of moving the batteries inside and place them on the dining slide-out floor. Adding wires...

Hi there, We're thinking about a trip to South TX, NM during the winter as an alternative to heading further south. We might be a little late to the table as far as reservations go, so don't know what options are available at this point, but thought it might be worth a look. Looking for some...

I've never had a TT with a water filter. I know there's a bypass for the HW heater when winterizing, but is there a filter bypass? I literally just had this question so gonna go check my docs and go look (Flagstaff 21DS) but I figured I'd throw this question out proactively ... What do you do...

I'm not new to winterizing a camper, yet I'm new to winterizing my new 2021 Palomino 1251. I'm sure most truck campers have similar winterizing methods, but does anyone have recommendations, step-by-step instructions or video links? I'd sure like to capture the collective wisdom of those that...

26dbh here. I would like to know what type of connection hose and fitting is needed to connect to the water pump. I plan on winterizing my TT in the next few days but it is in storage. I remember the water pump having an additional connection on it that I am assuming is used for winterizing...

I have a 2016 RockWood 8329ss it has the antifreeze hookup on the outside. Where is the valve located at to have it pull from the outside instead of the freshwater tank? Under the kitchen or bathroom sink? What does the valve look like? Thanks

I have a not-so-obvious question about what I should do with my batteries during the winter. I’m also sure this question gets asked here often in the winter. I have two batteries hooked up to my pup. I also have a 100 watt solar panel that keeps the batteries charged when it is not in use...

First, yes I did search. No luck. I am a long time RV'er ( 40 years) and I have never really needed to ask a question like this before. I usually winter my twin 6 volt batteries in my garage, attached to a smart charger. They are kept fully charged and exercised all winter. I have taken the...

I am reading that there are two options to winterize our 2016 Coachman Freelandet 20 CB, use air pressure to blow out the system and then fill with anti-freeze, or drain the freshwater tank, fill with 6 gallons of anti freeze and use the water pump to fill the system with antifreeze. Then fill...

First time Rv Camper owner. We plan to camp during the fall and early part of winter. Question, what can we do to keep pipes from freezing/cracking…if temperature Reach 32 degrees or below? Thanks in advance.

Forest River has produced guides for winterizing your rig. They are based on your chassis type; Transit, MBS Sprinter, or the E-450 / Chevy LE, not brand or model. I believe these guides are applicable to units made after 2015. Most of the info should apply to older units as well.

Hi I just started the winterization process and I've come across a couple of things I'm not sure about. I snapped a few photos to help visualize what I mean. https://imgur.com/a/WlVMHmm From what i understand, the process is the following: 1) Drain fresh water tank 2) Drain hot/cold at the...

We had every intention of camping this summer so we de-winterize the camper last spring. But for various reasons, we never did. Since the camper never had water in the plumbing, should we still winterize? We live in Northern Michigan. Thanks for your advice.

Reinforce Winterizing my 2018 37WB Wildcat and am getting Rv antifreeze draining out the water heater drain plug hole after putting red lever to water heater bypass!! In the following order; - Began by opening low point drain valves to drain water lines. -Drained fresh water tank. -Moved blue...

Hey, I have a 2021 2280 Ltd. I'm new to the pop-up game. I am looking to winterize my camper, but can find nothing on how to do it for my specific camper. Anyone know if good resources for this? Thank you in advance. Jay.

Just to double check from those of you who have winterized an XL. Attached pic shows pump and what I believe to be a hose used to pump in antifreeze. Insert hose into antifreeze, turn valve to connect to antifreeze, turn on pump and then turn on hot and cold water faucets everywhere until all...

Hi! Is there a particular place I should attach a air compressor to blow out my AFrame Rockwood? I’ve taken the water heater plug out, opened the shower and the sink, and opened the water plug in the tank. Anything else I should do to make sure all water is out? I live in WY so we have some...

I had a moment of panic this afternoon winterizing my camper. I fed in the pink stuff the same way I always do, but the pump wasn’t sucking it in. Instead it was just pouring out into the camper and making a mess. We have had full hookups every time we camped this year, so the last time we used...

Hey Everybody, This will be our first winter living in our forester. We are currently living in a state that gets snow around the end of October, but will be gone by the time it gets really cold. We are not sure what rv skirting to go with or to try to make. Does anybody have any experience...

I am still waiting on my NoBo 19.6 to be built and delivered, originally I was told that it could come in as early as October 1st and then later told in mid November and last week I was told it maybe in early December. It looks like if I'm going to be able to use it once I pick it up then I'm...

I have a 2014 Forest River with the Kw1 & FR1 water water housing/filter. I’ve never put a filter in as one didn’t come installed and I just never bothered. I’m currently trying to winterize but the antifreeze isn’t going through the housing. I have my antifreeze hooked up the the antifreeze...