Winterizing

pilots48

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What lines are filled when I use the suction line on the pump to draw in anti freeze? I have a 2020 Vintage 19ERD (which I call 19nerd).
 
How about the one that runs under the trailer? I did some digging and found that that line does NOT get any anti-freeze when using the pump. That line comes out of the bottom of the tank and runs to the back of the trailer up into the trailer then back to the pump. I would have to put anti-freeze in the tank to protect it. So I put some foam insulation in hopes to protect it. Not sure if that will do anything. So your(Gene_788) statement is incorrect!
 
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My 2019 19ERD has no waterline under the floor. There is a drain pipe under the freshwater tank and 2 drain pipes under the kitchen. During winter I let the freshwater tank drain and the water-heater drain open. Winterize by sucking in 1,5 gal of pink stuff until it comes out on all faucets. Then open slightly the two drainpipes under the kitchen until pink, then close them. Here in Quebec temperatures drop often below 0 deg F. Never had a leaking waterline. I wouldn't rely on a foam insulation to protect a waterline from freezing.
 
I used antifreeze in the drinking water line one time.
It takes forever to flush the antifreeze out of the lines.
I recommend that you blow the water lines out by using compressed air. You don’t need to go above 20 pounds.

This is the Amazon link for the adapter to your city water fill.

And then just use the freshwater tank drain line.

Also note that the camper should have two low point drain plugs that need to be removed

Here’s the Amazon link

 

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