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    Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 8:25am
Hi,
I own a 2017 model 180 and live in Minnesota.  Can anyone share their checklist or procedure for winterization?  I need to get that done ASAP.  Thanks.
Bill
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You'll find it in Techntrek's signature:

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723
Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
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Many thanks!  What a great resource.
Bill
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So I need to remove the panel under the bed to access the water pump on the 2017 Model 180?

thanks again.
Bill
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Turn on the water pump, listen for where it is.. open there.
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Thanks, I found it.  Unfortunately I did not find all 3 valves to shut off so used 4 gallons of RV antifreeze.  I then read that the water heater should not be winterized with antifreeze.  So, tomorrow I guess I need to drain it all and start over.  So much for the first timer!
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Originally posted by wbmasche

Thanks, I found it.  Unfortunately I did not find all 3 valves to shut off so used 4 gallons of RV antifreeze.  I then read that the water heater should not be winterized with antifreeze.  So, tomorrow I guess I need to drain it all and start over.  So much for the first timer!


You may have only 1, or possibly 2, valves. There seems to be more than 1 system out there now, but they don't seem to be using the 3 valve system anymore.

Look on the back of the water heater, and whatever system you have, turn the valves to eliminate the WH from the "circuit" path of the water flow.
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Well, I have sucessfully [I hope] winterized the Pod.  Thanks for all the help.  BTW I did find 3 valves under the bed to isolate the water heater.  Everything i running pink.  

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I love the air process, 30 lbs of air, open a few valves and pull the anode plug in the water heater. It leaves you ready to go out camping without much prep other than filling up with water. The pink stuff leaves some risdule taste.
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Hi,
Another winterization question[s].  If I remove the battery for storage and still keep the trailer plugged in, do the outlets work?

And totally unrelated, has anyone used the plugin mouse/rodent ultrasonic devices and if so do you think they worked?

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Bill
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