winter

  1. KA

    Went to install winterize kit - What is the fitting?

    I went to install the Camco Winterize Kit today. This was on the inlet side from the fresh water with a strainer attached. What is this and can this be removed. It sort of looks like it's threaded, but I'm not sure. Thank you everyone
  2. WI

    Winter advice please!

    What's up guys! First winter with my 2021 Wildwood 27RK, we have a freeze coming tonight. 2 questions. 1.) I thought i saw a video before i purchased this camper that said either the electric or gas heater will heat the pipes in the insulated underbelly of the camper, anyone know of this is...
  3. AL

    winterizing and water heater location

    Hey all..new to a RV..getting ready for winter and freezing temps.2022 west to east Alta....drained all my water and blew lines out with compressed air..do I need to introduce antifreeze (rv) to the system or just in the traps?..if into th4 system where can I find the water heater on this model...
  4. JE

    winterizing after removing water filter

    After removing the water filter from the canister To reduce the amount of antifreeze used I placed an empty bottle in the canister before reinstalling it I used an empty Gatorade bottle placed upside down not to interfere with the fluid flow which displaced most of the volume of the canister...
  5. MA

    Winter Skirting

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a vendor for custom 5th wheel skirting for over winter living in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
  6. WI

    Winterizing a 524lws 5th wheel

    I am winterizing my 2019 524lws. Do I need to bypass the hot water tank, or is that taken care of by the switches at the Nautilus water management system. If not where are the hot water tank bypass valves. Thanks Wilf
  7. NA

    Winterizing fresh water tank

    Had do you keep antifreeze from going to fresh water tank. Can not find a bypass valve or something to shut off. New to travel trailer being a Flagstaff 25rds micro. Have owned three fifth wheels and they were different. Thanks
  8. BR

    Winter Coat Hanger/Hook

    Came up with a winter coat hook that should take some weight. A 2" harness ring and an "S" hook are married together to make the assembly. The harness ring is placed over the wall latch. I made two of them, one for beside the door and one beside the stove. Stops fights with the DW . . . She...
  9. BR

    Winter Storage - Outdoors

    Hello all, For the past three seasons I've wedged the HW296 in to the garage. I love the indoor storage, other than it completely consumes space the I like to use for work and other projects. I'm contemplating storing outdoors this season on a side yard. Pros/Cons? If you store outdoors, do...
  10. CA

    Winterizing question

    Hi all Just purchased a 2021 Grey Wolf 26BH and am trying to winterize. Coming from a Jayco BH I’m not familiar with this pump setup. How do I siphon the antifreeze? I have no experience with clamping hoses etc Attached is a photo of the pump under the back bunk. Any help is appreciated
  11. JE

    Winterizing question

    Hello everybody, I live in Georgia and we have occasional temps below freezing, but not very often. I've drained the fresh water, gray and black water out of my geo pro. My question is, what's left to freeze? Do I really need to winterize? Thanks!
  12. JL

    Road Trip Winterization

    Hi everyone, I live in Grand Rapids, MI and have a 2015 Cedar Creek Silverback 35QB4 which has tank heaters. We're leaving on Thanksgiving day to head to Phoenix and will be returning late January. This is our first year owning a fifth wheel, and we've never made a trip like this before. From...
  13. TH

    Newbie about to take first trip, small uncertainty on winter procedure

    Hi, new forum user and RV owner (2350LE sunseeker). We're about to take our first trip, the campsite will have zero hookups and the lows at night will be mid-20s. Much warmer days though (Sierra mountains). I am pretty sure we'll need to use gas both for the furnace and for the water heater...
  14. LE

    No winterizing inlet

    Started to winterize my 2011 Lexington 265ds and was surprised to find that it had no winterizing inlet near the water pump to install the rv antifreeze. I thought this would be standard on a GTS model. Is it located in some secret passage or do I need to install an aftermarket 3way valve?
  15. CF

    Cover or No Cover for Winter Storage Outdoors

    Recently got back into Camping in a Travel Trailer with our new Rockwood. One more trip planned before winterizing, but wanted to ask for recommendations to cover or not to cover the Trailer for outside winter storage? We are in the Richmond, VA area. If you cover, what is the recommended...
  16. ME

    Winterize confusion Why use antifreeze?

    So whats the deal with antifreeze? I have drained all tanks. Then blew out the plumbing system with air So why flood the system with antifreeze? Seems like a PIA to use antifreeze, especially when it comes to flushing the lines come warm weather?
  17. CO

    Winterize problem

    I blew out my pipes on my 193bhs and was going to add rv antifreeze. I put the short hose in the gallon jug turned on the pump opened the vanity cold water faucet and the pump did not pump the antifreeze into the system. I even put a funnel on the tube and poured some antifreeze in as to...
  18. BTflagstaff

    Winterizing and water pump keeps running.

    I own a 2018 Flagstaff 23B and have winterized it myself each year without any issues. This year the water pump keeps on running and doesn’t build up enough pressure in the line. I’ve included my process along with photos for the group to see. 1) I drain my hot water tank and turn the bypass...
  19. RA

    winterizing a 2018 Hemisphere

    According to different manuals you can winterize with 'Air" or "RV Antifreeze". So, which is the best and most efficient? Also, there is a bypass lever for the water heater and two hoses, one for sucking in RV antifreeze and another that connects back and forth to the panel. What is that one...
  20. BK-NJ1981

    RV cover for winter Yay or Nay?

    We live in Central New Jersey and just bought a 5th Wheel. Was going to buy a cover to wrap it up for the winter, but keep seeing mixed reviews.
  21. WH

    Winterizing plumbing system - ice maker (42FLDL Grand Lodge)

    My LG refrigerator came with an ice maker that we do not use. We received the trailer only a month ago. The dealer told me that they tested the ice maker and it worked and, since they tested it, that pipe would need to be winterized. Yesterday I used the built-in pump to pump RV anti-freeze...
  22. TE

    Winter storage and battery question

    I bought a Rockwood 2608BS this year. I will winterize it and getting ready for winter. On my other trailer I always took the battery out and stored it in my basement.This trailer has a solar panel on roof but I will be covering the trailer. Do I leave the batteries in and disconnect the...
  23. ZE

    Apex Nano 191 RBS Winterizing

    I find the manufacturer did not install a antifreeze suction line and no bypass valves on the water pump. It would be in a very tight area adjacent to the toilet. So I apply compressor air at the city water port with the adapter and one by one open all the sink faucets, shower faucets plus...
  24. JI

    Coachmen Nova 20C LI3, De-winterize

    Hi folks, Who can chat with me on de-winterize for 22 Coachmen Nova 20C (has LI3, don’t know if that’s relevant). Where are the valves? Where is drain valve for fresh tank? Tips and tricks to know of?
  25. DO

    How to winterize 2017 Rockwood windjammer 3008w

    I am wondering where the valve is to winterize my 2017 Rockwood windjammer 3008w . I read it was behind the filter system underneath the bathroom sink . Does it have a line that goes into the antifreeze already on it or do I need to buy one to use .

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