winterizing
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Topic: winterizing
Posted By: marcagoddard
Subject: winterizing
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 6:47pm
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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 ------------- Marc Goddard |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 7:27pm
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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.
------------- 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." |
Posted By: marcagoddard
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 8:08pm
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thank you so much! I will try. ------------- Marc Goddard |
Posted By: marcagoddard
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 8:10pm
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There is no third line under sink. I will keep searching! thanks again ------------- Marc Goddard |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 8:27pm
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Are you looking down at floor level? You have to unscrew the kick panel and look behind it (not in the cabinet under the sink -- below that). TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 9:55am
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?  ------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 5:57pm
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Dave, thanks for pointing that out, you are correct on the location of that hose for the 180. I should have asked. He didn't mention what model he had and is not noted in his signature line. Hopefully he will let us know and if he does have the 180, he will locate it per your instructions.
------------- 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." |
Posted By: kansasfrogs
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 6:34pm
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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. ------------- FROGGY |
Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 7:23pm
Now that's one unusual problem I would say. By chance did you NOT have a sink or shower valve open while you pumped the antifreeze into the system? ------------- Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
Posted By: marcagoddard
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2017 at 11:39am
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Yea i found it behind the panel under sink at foot level! thanks forum! This works. Cheers, Marc ------------- Marc Goddard |
Posted By: kansasfrogs
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2017 at 12:35pm
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I've tried it both ways. Will check again with a different faucet, maybe the bathroom first. All the faucets seem to be in working order. Thanks for your reply. ------------- FROGGY |