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Old 10-23-2017, 11:42 AM   #1
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Default Michael - winterizing question

I have a 2000 24ft RB Amerlite, always had it winterized by some one else. Wanting to know how to do it myself. Can someone help me?
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Old 10-24-2017, 05:07 PM   #2
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I don't normally point people to google search results, but in this case that might be best:
Google: How to winterize travel trailer

Then you can pick whether you prefer text or youtube.

Exactly what you need to do will depend on what helpful things are installed, such as bypass valves for the water heater.
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Old 10-29-2017, 09:17 AM   #3
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Along with the google search, here's a link to a very useful RV information site:
http://rvbasics.com/techtips/rv-fres...nterizing.html
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Old 10-31-2017, 09:37 PM   #4
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tons of YouTube vids on this process. If your in the souther states I just say use a blow out valve and remove water from the lines, up north definatly use RV antifreeze.
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Old 12-04-2017, 09:17 AM   #5
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Here is the Check List that I prepared from the YouTube Videos. I keep this with me so I can De-Winterize and Re-Winterize as I travel South in the Wintertime from Ohio.

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Winterizing RV Camper ........................ Check List

1) Drain the Tanks
1-a: Black Water Tank ............................................. _____________
1-b: Gray Water Tank .............................................. _____________

2) Drain the Fresh Water Tank
2-a: Fresh Water Tank ............................................. _____________

3) Drain the Hot Water Heater
3-a: Relieve Pressure in Tank ................................ _____________
3-b: 1-1/16” socket remove annode Rod .............. _____________
3-c: Allow Tank to drain. set Annode rod aside.... _____________

4) Air Pressure to Water inlet. < 45 PSI
4-a: Attach Pressure Regulator to city inlet
Fresh water hook up. .......... _____________
4-b: Temporarily apply air pressure to
empty water out of water heater. ................... _____________
4-c: Disconnect Air. .............................................

5) By-Pass Water Heater

6) Re-Apply Air Pressure to Water inlet. < 45 PSI regulator
Open Hot, then Cold faucet till water
blows out in succession. Then close.
6-a: Kitchen Sink .................................................. ... _____________
6-b: Shower .................................................. ... _____________
Shower hose/head ........................................... _____________
6-c: Bath Sink .................................................. ... _____________
6-d: Toilet .................................................. ... _____________

7) Disconnect Air and remove Regulator ............................... ______________

WATER PUMP
8-a: Remove Inlet Hose to Water Pump .......... _____________
8-b: Attach Hose to suck Anti-Freeze
from bottle to pump antifreeze until pink
antifreeze comes out of faucets.
8-c Kitchen Cold __________ Kitchen Hot ________
Bath Cold _____________ Bath Hot ___________
Shower Cold ___________ Shower Hot ________
Toilet: _________________

9) Re-Install Hot Water Tank Anode Rod in Water Heater.
9-a: Use Thread Tape before threading in. __________________
9-b: Thread in carefully to avoid cross threading. ____________
9-c: Tighten with 1-1/16” socket wrench. ___________________

10) Pour 1 cup of Anti-Freeze in Traps and in Toilet _________________

11) Open Faucets and Leave Open .......................... _________________

12) Empty Holding Tanks one more time
12-a: Black Water Tank ........................................... _____________
12-b: Gray Water Tank ............................................ _____________


All Done .......
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For De-Winterizing, pretty much same in reverse, but not so critical.
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