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Subject: 15232
Posted: 09 May 2022 at 5:28am

Even though the incoming pressure is 85 psi, with one line always open the line pressure is going to be quite lower.  How much I don't know as it has never been measured but it doesn't take long to see no mist coming out of each line.  Don't even check the bowl in the inlet side of the water pump anymore as it was always dry after performing this procedure.
]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 05:28:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148088#148088 So Far No Issues : Wow! 85 psi!? I use 40 - 45 psi... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148080#148080 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 15232
Posted: 08 May 2022 at 8:28pm

Wow! 85 psi!? I use 40 - 45 psi and check each valve at least twice until no moisture forms on my fingers each time. I have no need to test the suggested 40 psi water pressure limits. Have done that for years with various TT's and it's worked in NE OR winters that routinely get into minus double digits Fahrenheit.  Along with pink stuff for the p-traps, toilet of course. Always learning something on this forum!
]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 20:28:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148080#148080 So Far No Issues : When set as 85 psi I have one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148074#148074 Author: jato
Subject: 15232
Posted: 07 May 2022 at 9:11pm

When set as 85 psi I have one line already open.  Once water is purged out I then open a second line and then close the first and so on.  In other words one line is always open at this pressure.
]]> Sat, 07 May 2022 21:11:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148074#148074 So Far No Issues : Originally posted by jatoAnd... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148073#148073 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15232
Posted: 07 May 2022 at 4:21pm

Originally posted by jato

And the beauty of blowing out is once the HW tank is drained and the 3 valves are set to bypass it takes less than 2 minutes to blow all the lines out twice using air at 85 psi.  Works for us.

85 p.s.i.?? Shnickies, I thought 50 p.s.i. was about the max you want to put into the plumbing. I only used about 40 p.s.i. to blow out mine.  Should I bump up the pressure?  Thanks 

]]> Sat, 07 May 2022 16:21:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=148073#148073 So Far No Issues : OK, I stand corrected. Regardless... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147868#147868 Author: jato
Subject: 15232
Posted: 25 Apr 2022 at 7:10pm

OK, I stand correctedLOL.  Regardless of your new 'rate' the jeorpardy final answer will not change.  Indeed, I don't think your trailer will be around that long either, I know for fact - I won't last that long or be around either!
]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:10:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147868#147868 So Far No Issues : Jato, Jato, Jato, what's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147857#147857 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15232
Posted: 25 Apr 2022 at 2:12pm

Jato, Jato, Jato, what's with the $200 per hour?  I charged that back in 2000 before I got out of the litigation business and decided to do something honest for a living.  Now that I'm retired, my hourly rate is priceless, coffee breaks being extra.  Big smile]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:12:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147857#147857 So Far No Issues : Originally posted by lostagainA... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147856#147856 Author: jato
Subject: 15232
Posted: 25 Apr 2022 at 1:01pm

Originally posted by lostagain

A 3 pack of Hepvo drain traps costs $157 on Amazon; one for the each sink and one for the shower.  To make it cost effective, I'd have to have the trailer over 40 years just to pay for the Hepvo drains, not to mention the other plumbing parts to make it fit and my incredibly valuable labor.  With all due respect to Forest River, I don't think my trailer will be around that long.


Let's be reasonable here and do the math:

Hepvo traps   $157
misc. plumbing parts $50
LA's labor      $200/hour taking his time to change out all three with assigned coffee breaks  $600
Total  $ 807.00

Hmmm.  I guess you are correct again Lostagain!

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Subject: 15232
Posted: 25 Apr 2022 at 7:11am

A 3 pack of Hepvo drain traps costs $157 on Amazon; one for the each sink and one for the shower.  To make it cost effective, I'd have to have the trailer over 40 years just to pay for the Hepvo drains, not to mention the other plumbing parts to make it fit and my incredibly valuable labor.  With all due respect to Forest River, I don't think my trailer will be around that long.]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:11:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147853#147853 So Far No Issues : Originally posted by lostagainThose... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147852#147852 Author: jato
Subject: 15232
Posted: 25 Apr 2022 at 6:08am

Originally posted by lostagain


Those Hepvo traps look like a really good idea and should give a little more space under the sinks.  For myself, I'm too lazy to bother with a retrofit unless the price of the pink antifreeze goes way up.  


Indeed, the last gallon on RV antifreeze lasted 8 years (I use 16 oz. each year for the traps/toilet) and the cost was 99 cents.  Am currently on year 3 of my second gallon, purchased 2020 and noted that the price skyrocketed all the way up to $ 2.99/gallon.LOL
]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:08:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147852#147852 So Far No Issues : We have also used the blow out... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147851#147851 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15232
Posted: 25 Apr 2022 at 5:46am

We have also used the blow out method and it has worked well with one exception; the toilet valve had some residual water in it that froze and cracked it, making an unpleasant surprise on the first trip of that season.  I replaced the valve with a more durable one made by a third party company that claims it resists freezing better than the Dometic valve.  I also make it a practice to disconnect the water line to the toilet valve when I blow out the system and separately blow some air through the toilet valve while holding it open.  All you need is a towel to soak up the little bit of water that spills out onto the floor.

Those Hepvo traps look like a really good idea and should give a little more space under the sinks.  For myself, I'm too lazy to bother with a retrofit unless the price of the pink antifreeze goes way up.  
]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:46:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147851#147851 So Far No Issues : Good for you mjlrpod! Except for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147849#147849 Author: jato
Subject: 15232
Posted: 24 Apr 2022 at 9:01pm

Good for you mjlrpod!  Except for the first year of owning our 177 the past 10 years we have used the same method, compressed air and then using a total of 16 oz. RV antifreeze for the 2 sink and 1 shower trap and then a small amount for the top of the toilet to keep the seal moist.  In northern Michigan temperatures also hit well below 0.  The good news is no leaks ever.  And the beauty of blowing out is once the HW tank is drained and the 3 valves are set to bypass it takes less than 2 minutes to blow all the lines out twice using air at 85 psi.  Works for us.
]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:01:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147849#147849 So Far No Issues : The Hepvo system looks like a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147846#147846 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15232
Posted: 24 Apr 2022 at 6:16pm

The Hepvo system looks like a good thing. ]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:16:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147846#147846 So Far No Issues : I dewinterized, and I don't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15232&PID=147844#147844 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 15232
Posted: 24 Apr 2022 at 3:47pm

I dewinterized, and I don't see any leaks or problems. This is the first year I only blew the lines out, no antifreeze in the lines. I was nervous cause we had some good 15 - 20 below zero days. I used a little pink stuff in the sinks, shower, toilet, but from what I'm told, I don't have P traps. I guess the newer models have a different system called a Hepvo. I guess it doesn't need anti freeze, but a put a bit in. 

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