winterizing - Event Date: 08 Oct 2017

Under your sink near the floor you should find a plastic 3-way valve.  One line comes from your fresh water tank, the one opposite that goes to your water pump.  The 3rd line is the one you are looking for, should be a short pigtail about 12 - 18 inches long.  AFTER turning your 2 or 3 valves on top of your hot water heater to bypass, turn that 3 way valve 1/4 turn (it only turns one way) and put the pigtail into your antifreeze bottle.  Turn on your water pump and open your faucets until the pink comes out.  You are done.  I have only done it once that way back in 2011 when we purchased our 177.  I didn't like the antifreeze taste the following spring.  Had to use a couple apps. of white vinegar and lemon juice to rid the lines of the smell and taste.  Anyway since 2012 I have only use air pressure to blow out my lines (this is year 6) and have had no problems and it only takes about 1 minute to clear the lines out.  I do use approximately 1 pint of antifreeze for the 2 sink and 1 shower trap and then a small amount on top of the toilet seal to keep the seal lubricated during those cold winter months.

There is no third line under sink. I will keep searching! thanks again

Originally posted by marcagoddard I can't find the lose hose to put into antifreeze for winterizing.  Can anyone help?  There is no lose hose so do i need to undo something? Thank you so much for any help. Marc Goddard

Unless I'm totally mistaken when I looked at my 180 model the pump and such is under the bed toward the back side on the left behind the hot water heater. It depends on the model you have I think? 

I was winterizing my 182 G and the antifreeze sprays out the city water inlet instead of the faucets! I tried pushing in the little white deal under the screen in the inlet, but it didn't make any difference.  How can I fix this.  Had no trouble with this before!!  Thanks.

Yea i found it behind the panel under sink at foot level! thanks forum! This works.