More winterizing

Camper Bob,
     Who installed the pneumatic lifts?  That sounds like a great idea!

Ahhh.  But you have to remember that after a full day of sitting in my camping chair, sipping wine, taking a nap, taking a very short hike to the store for "goodies" a man needs a comfortable mattress to sleep on after a very weary day.  Actually it's one of those European style pillow top mattresses sold by Camping World.  It is extremely comfortable.  I can't think of much worse while camping, than being cold at night and not being able to sleep.  This really fits the bill.  About $329. but worth every dime.  It truly is a giggle to lay down on it.  Anyway, couldn't sleep on the one from FR.  Safe Travels.

We are at 512' according to City Hall, here in Lake O.  I have been sweating out whether to fully winterize or not.  Did look and did not find the free hose end to add anti-freeze.  Soo, have ordered the Camco kit to add the valve before the water pump under the sink in the kitchen.  Would be a whole lot easier and cheaper to just blow out the water, however thinking about a freeze and having to replace plumbing lines I have decided to go the whole nine yards.  Temporarily have lit the ceramic heater this evening where currently it is hovering about 44 degrees.  When the kit comes in and after our last trip of the year on Nov. 8 will blow out the lines, empty all tanks, install the Camco valve and empty the water heater.  Then will add antifreeze to all lines and wash and cover the Rpod for the winter.  That's my plan.  As far as wrestling the mattress, I had installed two pneumatic lifts which make lifting the bed a breeze, and had a large hinge installed on the far side of the bed.  Works like a dream even with the 50 lb. mattress. Safe Travels. 

Robwid, the intake hose and valve must be plumbed in right before the water pump intake, so moving it would require one of several options.  It could be done but it would mean adding a lot of extensions to the existing hoses.

I would only do the blow-out method in a mild climate where hard freezes are rare - basically Florida.  There is too much opportunity for water to remain in the valves and low points.  Take the extra 15 minutes and gallon or two of antifreeze for peace of mind, IMO.

Ok, my dealer tells me that here in Portland Oregon they simply blow out the lines with compressed air, drain the water heater, put anitfreeze down the p-traps and call it good.  I guess that's the route I will follow!