winter

  1. OL

    Leaving trailer winterized all year

    Hello. Should I have any concerns in regards to leaving my travel trailer winterized with antifreeze for an entire year? Thank you for any replies.
  2. CO

    Winterizing 24rlxl

    Winterizing 24rlxl where is the compartment where there is the hose to suck antifreeze?
  3. USMC0311

    TT wasn't winterized

    Ok, travel trailer didn't get winterized. What can I expect and would it be better to have a dealer do the work? Thanks!
  4. MI

    Dewinterizing

    Hi there , I have a Forest River Vibe 268RKS trailer that we bought used last summer . Due to a medical problem I had to pay to have it winterized . I’ve always done my own work on other trailers in the past but I’m not sure how to open it this year . It has an outdoor kitchen as well . Does...
  5. DU

    Winterizing

    Newbie questions…. Lol The new destination trailer has a washer and dryer along with water line for ice maker. I’ve always blown out my line in the past on all my older campers for winter. I’m not sure if this will still work for these items in the new trailer. I’ve considered not using the ice...
  6. TN

    Dewinterize help

    Hoping for some help. New TT this year 2021 Freedom Express Liberty Edition. Having trouble dewinterizing. In the past with my old Cherokee I just had to turn on water pump and flush out antifreeze. This camper I am having water flowing out of my city water spigot on the outside of my...
  7. RC

    dewinterize

    This is my first time to winterize/dewinterize. I put antifreeze in all the sinks, bathtub, commode last fall. I hooked up to the city water connection and ran water through them all, but no anitfreeze came out. What do i do?
  8. TO

    Looking for Campground south of Houston TX for winter

    We are looking to spend 2-3 months this coming winter near Houston/Katy TX area. We have family in the area. I will be pulling our Wildwood 27RKS from Michigan. Hopefully staying January February and March. I am looking for recommendations for a decent, hopefully with some shade, campground...
  9. RO

    De-winterizing 2021 Geo Pro FD

    Hello from British Columbia Canada. We purchased a 2021 Geo Pro FD last season from a private seller that had the trailer winterized. Now it is time to de-winterize and I did not get a manual with the trailer on how to do this process. My question is - do you use your fresh water holding tank to...
  10. BG

    Non-winterized camper versus cold snap

    I know there's a lot of variables involved but what is the consensus of length of time below freezing before we need to worry about the lines freezing and causing problems on a stored non-heated camper? Thanks in advance
  11. DE

    Dewinterizing a Rockwood A122s 2012 aframe

    Hi to all, last year we purchased a Rockwood A 122s 2012 aframe. I winterized it by the hose and jug of antifreeze method at the sink. I was given an adapter to do this. The fresh water tank was completely empty and so was the water heater which was put in bypass. I removed the water filter...
  12. CH

    De-winterize Brand New 252RBS

    I'm a newbie and I just picked up a brand-new Coachmen Freedom Express 252RBS that was winterized at the dealer. Can anyone point me to a step-by-step process (pics would be great if you got 'em) for de-winterizing? I plan on doing it in a few weeks. Cheers!
  13. RP

    Water won't heat after de-winterization

    I'm a newbie R-Pod 202 owner and am in the process of dewinterizing it for the first time. All seems to be in order except water will not heat up at all. I tried filling up the water heater tank and then turning it on but still no luck. Here is a picture of the valves to the water heater. I...
  14. TR

    Dewinterizing 2021 Coachmen Chaparral

    I’ve watched videos, searched the internet, and asked an engineer for help. Now I’m asking you all. I got my new fifth wheel in the fall delivered already winterized. The owners manual for it does not describe this specific model/year. I drained the system and now trying to sanitize. I got...
  15. GR

    Snowbirds getting reservation in the winter

    Hi, this next December will be our first winter as snowbirds. we are in Iowa and plan on heading south to Texas and then heading west to Arizona, staying in one location from 1 to 3 weeks . I know this question probably has been ask before .But Making reservation ,do you make you reservations...
  16. AT

    Winter in Florida

    Hello out there. We have plans to be Snow Birds in winter 2022. January in Arcadia, Florida and Zephyr Hills in March. We are looking for any suggestions for the East Coast for February. Generally in Mid Florida, 55 plus campground. Don’t need a lot of bells and whistles. In our 70’s and will...
  17. CH

    Winterizing Washer water lines - 360 IBL - An easier way?

    Our Chaparral 360IBL has washer/dryer connections. We don't use them. We winterize frequently since we travel throughout the winter. The location of the washer lines makes it very difficult to access during winterization process. I was thinking about putting valves on the hot/cold water...
  18. TW

    De-Winterizing Question

    Hi All- I got a 2014 Flagstaff Mac 204 LTD last week. It just has a sink and a water holding tank. It has been winterized. My question is, I'm taking the camper on a trip in two weeks to Zion NP. I would like to de winterize and check out the water system this weekend. I'm guessing the facet...
  19. VL

    Trema Winterize experience

    Like the Video shows, the Trema water heater seems to be easily winterized by emptying the plastic mixer tank and draining the water using the yellow spout. In my case this method failed. Although the vehicle was level, there must have been sufficient water remaining in the tank that could not...
  20. DeadheadO

    Official instructions for de-winterizing?

    Okay, so I'm about to de-winterize my new ePro. Thanks to everyone who has posted instructions and tips. So where are the official Forest River instructions?
  21. NA

    Bigfoot Trailer Trade for Four Wheel Camper **Bigfoot SOLD**

    Looking for the perfect situation. Would like to trade my 2004, 17' Bigfoot trailer for a Four Wheel Camper. Preferably a Hawk or Eagle model. Center Bath Model. If you're looking for one of these trailers, you know what they are. This particular model has nearly every possible feature...
  22. AB

    Winter {RV!} Antifreeze needed in California?

    I was just wondering. I live in california and we do not have snow, maybe some rain here and there in the winter. Do I need to drain out my water and put antifreeze in there? or is it not necessary? Please advise.. thank you
  23. Wandering-FRF

    Winterizing Lesson Learned?

    Well got to Florida and de-winterized. Few hrs later I notice a little trickle of water running out under the bed. Found the leak quickly, one of the water heater bypass valves was cracked. Well all back together now after a trips to Lowe’s for a new valve and PEX. Darn PEX crimping tool is...
  24. CR

    Who's ready for winter to be done?

    I'm in count down mode for the first trip of the season - T minus 35 days here! Who else is already set for their first tow of the season? Where are you going? Heading to the Eastern Shore of Maryland here!
  25. FR

    Winterfel :: 2021 Grey Wolf 23MK

    Winterfel :: 2021 Grey Wolf 23MK (2021-02-17 15:37:47)

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