R-pod Owners Forum : Winterization question https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Winterization question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:05:50 +0000 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:45:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14132 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Winterization question : Leave the low point drains open.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137487#137487 Author: CharlieM
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Posted: 19 Oct 2020 at 12:45pm

Leave the low point drains open. On warm days warm moist air will be drawn into the system. As the temperature drops that moisture will condense out and fall to the low points. You want that water to drip out, not collect there. ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:45:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137487#137487 Winterization question : When blowing out all of the lines,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137486#137486 Author: vbdomenico
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Posted: 19 Oct 2020 at 12:22pm

When blowing out all of the lines, do you also need to blow out the low point drains?  And after completion I assume you leave the low point drains and fresh water tank drain open?
Thanks!
]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:22:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137486#137486 Winterization question : MelissaJoy, check out under the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137453#137453 Author: jato
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 3:55pm

MelissaJoy, check out under the events section the R-Pod Round-Up during June 17-20, 2021 in Traverse City, your back yard.  You are officially invited to attend.  This will be our 3rd event at this location.
]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:55:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137453#137453 Winterization question : Melissa, I also own a 15 178,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137451#137451 Author: mcarter
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 3:50pm

Melissa,

I also own a 15 178, and have used air pressure for 4 years. If the water is clear from the lines and you have also cleared the toilet valve, you will be fine. I do put a small amount of antifreeze in the traps and the toilet bowl. Works fine. AND you don't have to clear the antifreeze from the lines when season begins or move your water heater valves. Make sure you empty and clean out your water heater.]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:50:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137451#137451 Winterization question : @jato, I am in Traverse City,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137450#137450 Author: MelissaJoy
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 3:50pm

@jato, I am in Traverse City, pretty close to you! I will check that filter on the water pump. Thanks for the advice.]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137450#137450 Winterization question : Personal choice. I see you are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137449#137449 Author: jato
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 3:46pm

Personal choice.  I see you are from Michigan, what part may I ask.  We are north of Traverse City and for the past 8 years have used the air compressor method.  After that I use a total of 16 oz. pink RV antifreeze for the 1 shower and 2 sink traps and leave a little for the top of the toilet to keep the seal moist throughout the winter.  No breaks or leaks ever.  Maybe you would want to check your filter on the downstream side of your water pump to be safe.  It is a small glass or plastic bowl that is unscrewed by hand.  I use a lot of pressure when blowing out so it has never been a problem, but this being your first time - a good thing to check.]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:46:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137449#137449 Winterization question : As long as you were careful to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137448#137448 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 3:43pm

As long as you were careful to blow out ALL the faucets with compressed air one at a time then no need to also pump antifreeze through them. Don't forget the low point drains, toilet flush, and outside shower. ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:43:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137448#137448 Winterization question : We have an 2015 178 and this our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137445#137445 Author: MelissaJoy
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Posted: 18 Oct 2020 at 3:31pm

We have an 2015 178 and this our first camper. I followed the directions in the manual as far as emptying all of the water out of the tanks and systems, and blowing out the water through the inlet with an air compressor. I poured rv anti-freeze down the drains. I did not pump antifreeze through the lines. I see both ways mentioned, but if I got all of the water out of the lines do I really need to pump antifreeze through them as well? ]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 15:31:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14132&PID=137445#137445