Author |
Share Topic Topic Search Topic Options
|
this_is_nascar
Senior Member
Joined: 24 Jan 2010
Location: NJ
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 466
|
Topic: Winterization ? Posted: 02 Oct 2012 at 9:14am |
If all else falls, although I don't like antifreeze in the fresh water tank, just dump several gallons in the tank. Instead you should be able to park the camper on a high spot using wood or something on one side, allowing it to drain more out. Like I said, if not, dump a bunch of antifreeze in the tank and just rinse/sanitize in the spring.
|
"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road
|
 |
Bill Ky
Groupie
Joined: 05 Aug 2012
Location: Kentuky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 45
|
Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 11:02am |
Yes I tried that but still still a little there. I when it comes time to winterize I plan on putting the wheels on wood to get them off the asphalt, when I do I'll lower the tongue jack enough to pump a little more out.
|
Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500
|
 |
techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062
|
Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 8:27am |
Interesting, my drain plug gets my water level below that intake, although I usually get under there and push up on the low spot to get more out when I winterize. I agree that you need to get the water lower than that intake, otherwise the water will freeze inside the pex hose.
|
|
 |
Bill Ky
Groupie
Joined: 05 Aug 2012
Location: Kentuky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 45
|
Posted: 30 Sep 2012 at 10:35pm |
What concerned me was that there is enough water that there is still some in the fitting that connects the pump supply line to the tank.
|
Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500
|
 |
Seanl
Senior Member
Joined: 19 Sep 2011
Location: Fredericton NB
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 633
|
Posted: 30 Sep 2012 at 6:54pm |
Originally posted by Bill Ky
While putting my cover on today, I realized that my fresh water tank still had several gallons of water in it even after draining. This was because the drain is not the low point of the tank. I used the pump to to draw the level down more, Think I will remove the hose that draws water to the pump to remove more water or add a little antifreeze when it comes time to winterizing.
Or I guess I could jack up one side of the pod to drain it.  |
You don't have to get the tank completely drained the amount of water left in the tank won't cause any problems. there is room for the water to expand when it freezes so it will not cause any problems. I don't like putting antifreeze in my tank because it is a pain to get out and leaves a funny taste in the water.
|
Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
|
 |
Bill Ky
Groupie
Joined: 05 Aug 2012
Location: Kentuky
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 45
|
Posted: 30 Sep 2012 at 2:52pm |
While putting my cover on today, I realized that my fresh water tank still had several gallons of water in it even after draining. This was because the drain is not the low point of the tank. I used the pump to to draw the level down more, Think I will remove the hose that draws water to the pump to remove more water or add a little antifreeze when it comes time to winterizing. Or I guess I could jack up one side of the pod to drain it.
|
Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500
|
 |
dsmiths
Senior Member
Joined: 10 Oct 2011
Location: Southern Ind
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 866
|
Posted: 24 Sep 2012 at 8:45pm |
Techntrek is right on as usual, the blow out plug uses low pressure air to force out water forward past the check valve, if you let the pump pull antifreeze up into the system it will not back flow to the city water connection and then that section will freeze and burst. It takes 10 seconds to flush out the city water connection.
|
Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
lift kit
prodigy wireless brake controller
|
 |
techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062
|
Posted: 24 Sep 2012 at 1:45pm |
I don't consider it either/or. First you blow out the system which removes a lot of water and clears the city water connection, then you use antifreeze. You risk diluting the antifreeze if you don't use enough of it, if you don't first blow out the water.
|
|
 |
this_is_nascar
Senior Member
Joined: 24 Jan 2010
Location: NJ
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 466
|
Posted: 24 Sep 2012 at 9:07am |
I never understood the blow-out vs. using antifreeze method. It's probably quicker to use antifreeze and more reliable (as far as I'm concerned). Anyway, it's your choice. As it relates to that city connection check-valve, but sure to relieve pressure in the system prior to pressing that titty. If not, you risk damage to that piece.
|
"Ray & Connie"
- 2017 R-Pod RP-180
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road
|
 |
techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062
|
Posted: 23 Sep 2012 at 9:09pm |
If you use the blow-out plug in step 2 that will clear the city water connection. Alternatively if you don't blow out the system first you will need to use a little more antifreeze to clear out the water. As Leo mentioned, then you can pull the screen off of the city water connection and press in the one-way valve to release some antifreeze.
|
|
 |