Winterization
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Topic: Winterization
Posted By: rawest50
Subject: Winterization
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2020 at 6:36pm
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This is a question about why antifreeze. I seen a great video of winterizing and Rpod. After watching I started wondering since you drain the water tank, remove the anode to drain the hot water heater, open the low water drain hot & cold and open the faucet valves, run the water pump and blow the lines with air are the pressure lines not pretty much empty? Traps need a dose of antifreeze. What is the antifreeze if the lines are empty? ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2020 at 8:42pm
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That is an honest question. For 9 of the last 10 years we have used compressed air to blow out our 177 in northern Michigan where it is not uncommon to hit -25 to -30 C during the coldest part of winter in January. We use a total of 16 oz. antifreeze for our shower and 2 sink traps and just a little on top of the toilet to keep the seal moist. IF you were to take all the water out of the traps you would NOT need any antifreeze except for the toilet seal BUT you may regret the smell factor from the gray and black water tanks seeping into your pod all winter long. I prefer using 1 pint antifreeze to avoid the smell. ------------- 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: mcarter
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2020 at 8:47pm
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I think we are answering same question on 2 different posts by OP. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |