No Compressor Winterization

Originally posted by Little Sweet Pea Pod Promised Update on the lack of Winterizing Bypass valve on 2012 HRE 177 - with all of the rhetoric on why FR would save a few bucks and cut out a $6 part.  I contacted the dealer from whom I bought the RPod.  They were surprised to hear the bypass valve was omitted, <span ="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba26, 26, 26, 0.296875; -webkit-com-fill-color: rgba175, 192, 227, 0.230469; -webkit-com--color: rgba77, 128, 180, 0.230469; ">upon which they contacted FR.  FR confirmed the lack of valve and suggested they cover it under warranty by either sending a valve directly to me or have the dealer provide me one from their parts inventory. They had the Camco valve that Footslogger purchased from Amazon.  They gave me the valve and invoiced Forest River.</span> <span ="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba26, 26, 26, 0.296875; -webkit-com-fill-color: rgba175, 192, 227, 0.230469; -webkit-com--color: rgba77, 128, 180, 0.230469; "></span> <span ="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba26, 26, 26, 0.296875; -webkit-com-fill-color: rgba175, 192, 227, 0.230469; -webkit-com--color: rgba77, 128, 180, 0.230469; ">My point ...  is the glass half full or half empty.  Thx Forest River for doing what is right.</span>

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Guess I should have pushed harder on the dealer. I just took what I thought was the "path of least resistance" at the time.

'Slogger

Very similar to the rear clearance light issue. FR omitted them until someone called them on it and complained to the NHTSA. Warren Buffet didn't become a billionaire by giving out 'free' gifts.

Promised Update on the lack of Winterizing Bypass valve on 2012 HRE 177 - with all of the rhetoric on why FR would save a few bucks and cut out a $6 part.  I contacted the dealer from whom I bought the RPod.  They were surprised to hear the bypass valve was omitted, upon which they contacted FR.  FR confirmed the lack of valve and suggested they cover it under warranty by either sending a valve directly to me or have the dealer provide me one from their parts inventory. They had the Camco valve that Footslogger purchased from Amazon.  They gave me the valve and invoiced Forest River.

After reading about the lack of an antifreeze pickup in our 2013 171HRE, and inspecting our Rpod thoroughly, I have ordered the Camco kit.  Will install it as soon as it arrives.  Our pump is behind a piece of wood under the kitchen sink.  I believe FR has put those pumps anywhere they could depending on the model.  I don't believe FR is going to be sending out any valves or hoses.  I think they traded those for adding foam to many of the holes in the bottom of the chassis.  Hope they slow down the migration of critters in the winter.  Will also be putting a number of "softener tissues" thruout the trailer.  That's my plan.  Safe Travels

Bc Matell: This I can answer as I just went through this last weekend with my 2012 177.   Pump is under bed and there is NOT a bypass valve with a loose hose to suck anti-freeze out of the jug.  Something FRshould rectify at the minimum by sending those owners a hose, a valve, a few clamps and some instructions. Back to what you need to do, search bypass or bypass valve. My spring project will add either the valve FR sends me or the one I pick up at Home Depot or Amazon.com. Either way it is a mod a 2012 177 needs.