Winterizing and RPod 190

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     Hi Nicholas.

  You have a lot of good information right here on this site to use as a reference and the video I referred to earlier should show you exactly where everything is that you need to be aware of.

  I also use air to winterize but it is a good idea to be familiar with your trailer water system, hence the video as your starting point.  It is your exact trailer type.

  May I suggest that you make a checklist of what you need to do (either using the trailer anti freeze or using air pressure..you will still need a little trailer system anti freeze).  When you have a hard copy of your process, it breaks it down into much easier bites as you go through it. 

  Carry it with you as you do your dry runs and make notes as to changes you need to make to reflect reality. 

Print your final copy to use when winterizing gets real for you.

 Again...Do take the time to do several dry walkthroughs of locating everything in your trailer water system before doing anything!  

  Once you are comfortable that you know your trailer h2o system and the location of the parts that make it up, you should know which way you want to go to prevent freezing damage.

  All that said, if you are still leery about winterizing your trailer yourself, you can book your local rv dealer and they will winterize it for you.  Cost may vary but 150.00 for peace of mind and good sleep is worth it as well, no one wants a water leak from an improperly winterized water system when spring rolls around again.

  "Planning and Preparation Prevents...Poor Performance."

  Have a good evening,

  Andy

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campman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2021 Location: La Salle, MB Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Post Options Post Reply Quote campman Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Winterizing and RPod 190 Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 7:08pm
	Hi Nicholas. You have a lot of good information right here on this site to use as a reference and the video I referred to earlier should show you exactly where everything is that you need to be aware of. I also use air to winterize but it is a good idea to be familiar with your trailer water system, hence the video as your starting point. It is your exact trailer type. May I suggest that you make a checklist of what you need to do (either using the trailer anti freeze or using air pressure..you will still need a little trailer system anti freeze). When you have a hard copy of your process, it breaks it down into much easier bites as you go through it. Carry it with you as you do your dry runs and make notes as to changes you need to make to reflect reality. Print your final copy to use when winterizing gets real for you. Again...Do take the time to do several dry walkthroughs of locating everything in your trailer water system before doing anything! Once you are comfortable that you know your trailer h2o system and the location of the parts that make it up, you should know which way you want to go to prevent freezing damage. All that said, if you are still leery about winterizing your trailer yourself, you can book your local rv dealer and they will winterize it for you. Cost may vary but 150.00 for peace of mind and good sleep is worth it as well, no one wants a water leak from an improperly winterized water system when spring rolls around again. "Planning and Preparation Prevents...Poor Performance." Have a good evening, Andy
	Andy and Laurie '16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg '21 RP192 "If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!" Red-Green

npalumbo89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 31 Jul 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote npalumbo89 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 5:58pm
	Thanks everyone. Not going to lie. I’m a bit intimidated by the process. But first time jitters
	Nicholas Palumbo

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Post Options Post Reply Quote offgrid Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 1:25pm
	Not only does it smell and taste bad but in sufficient concentration RV antifreeze (propylene glycol) can be toxic despite what they tell you. I had to dispose of 3 or 4 gallons extra I had leftover from ballasting my tractor tires a few weeks ago and made the mistake of dumping it on my grass. I rinsed it down immediately after but the damage was done. It killed about a 4x5 ft area of lawn. If it can kill grass in a couple of minutes I don't think I'd like to ingest (or let my animals ingest) any either. Compressed air mo bettah.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3227	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 3:12pm
	The first year owning our 177 (2011) I used the traditional suck up the RV antifreeze through the water lines but was disappointed the following year as we were put to the task of removing the awful taste of the water as it came out of the lines for drinking. Finally after a few unsuccessful attempts we were able to remove the antifreeze taste using a concoction of white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice. Not wanting to have to repeat that scenerio the following winter (2012) compressed air was used with 100% better results, no taste in the water lines and instead of using 2 gallons of antifreeze each season only 16 oz. were needed for the 3 traps and a little bit on top of the toilet lid to keep the seal moist throughout the winter. After draining the HW tank and moving the 3 valves to winterization mode, simply hook up the air nozzle to the pigtail that is located upstream of the 3-way valve (on ours it is located under the sink - yours may be somewhere else). Open 1 line and then 85 psi is turned on. It won't take long as soon as the first line is clear of water the second line is opened and then the first line is closed. Go thru this until you have gone through all your lines and don't forget the toilet. For safety sake the process is repeated. On our lines it takes about 2 minutes to go through all the lines twice. After that 5 oz. RV antifreeze is poured into each of the 3 traps and 1 oz. for the toilet. Has worked well here in northern Michigan for the past 10 years, no leaks or breaks.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

campman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2021 Location: La Salle, MB Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Post Options Post Reply Quote campman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 12:27pm
	Hello Nicholas I did a quick google search for a video for winterizatuon your 190, so here is the link. I would watch a couple videos, just to see what particular method you wish to use. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DdbM7rEohex4&ved=2ahUKEwj5iafmtNP5AhW9hYkEHeYkA7kQkPEHegQIBBAF&usg=AOvVaw2YbiFnD3YM8GpR1uQ0sQBj Cheers, Andy
	Andy and Laurie '16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg '21 RP192 "If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!" Red-Green

npalumbo89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 31 Jul 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 66	Post Options Post Reply Quote npalumbo89 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 10:51am
	Good Afternoon Everyone! Im looking ahead to winterization and trying to figure out what Ill need and what Ill need to do to make sure this is done properly. Any recommendations for a cover? What will I need for the camper antifreeze to use in the water lines. What's the general procedure that you follow? Thanks in advance!
	Nicholas Palumbo