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    Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 11:23am
also new to RVing.  was planning to blow out system with compressor.  Does anyone else do this?  I'm assuming I'll also run some antifreeze in the drains.  
Do we worry about the Gray and Black tanks?  I mean other than draining?  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 11:11am
How do you bypass water heater? I’m mechanically inclined.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 11:03am
It would be tempting to let it go at that - a dip into the upper 20s might not be a problem, but it takes only one dip to near 20 or below and something's going to freeze.  Get some RV antifreeze and run it through all of your pipes (bypass the water heater first, but do drain it) sink traps, and tanks and leave it in until spring.  Unless you plan to camp in the winter.  You could leave a small electric heater running inside the pod, with the plumbing exposed as much as possible...but that won't protect the the exposed lines underneath.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 10:03am
I’m new at RV’ing, I live in central Arkansas and during the winter season it dips below freezing only a hand full of times.
I know I should at least drain all the water lines and water heater, are there any other steps/precautions I’m not aware of?
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