R-pod Owners Forum : winterizing http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : winterizing Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 01:46:39 +0000 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:41:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3073 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ winterizing : My 177 HRE 2012 has two low point... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29230#29230 Author: RPodWeGo
Subject: 3073
Posted: 08 Nov 2012 at 12:41am

My 177  HRE 2012 has two low point drains located behind slide out side tire with a blue and red cap.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:41:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29230#29230 winterizing : Well I have two low point... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29201#29201 Author: marwayne
Subject: 3073
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 at 11:00pm

Well I have two low point tubes, both caps are black on my 172.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:00:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29201#29201 winterizing : Ah. Well, mine doesn't have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29200#29200 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3073
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 at 10:20pm

Ah.  Well, mine doesn't have color anywhere, even in tape form.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:20:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29200#29200 winterizing : Originally posted by techntrekOdd,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29191#29191 Author: Footslogger03
Subject: 3073
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 at 6:25pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Odd, there like 'Slogger said there should be one for each side of the water system.  However, mine only has gray caps and not blue/red.


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My caps are grey   ...but there is blue and red tape on the bottom edges of the 2 drain lines.

'Slogger]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:25:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29191#29191 winterizing : Odd, there like 'Slogger... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29190#29190 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3073
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 at 6:19pm

Odd, there like 'Slogger said there should be one for each side of the water system.  However, mine only has gray caps and not blue/red.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:19:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29190#29190 winterizing : Originally posted by PaigeWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29180#29180 Author: thadd
Subject: 3073
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 at 4:52am

Originally posted by Paige

We have a 177 and have only located one low point drain...is that because it is a 177?


What year is yours? My 2012 177 only has one drain too. ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:52:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29180#29180 winterizing : Originally posted by PaigeWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29177#29177 Author: Footslogger03
Subject: 3073
Posted: 05 Nov 2012 at 9:41pm

Originally posted by Paige

We have a 177 and have only located one low point drain...is that because it is a 177?

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There should be 2 and they should be right next to each other. One is colored blue and the other red. They should both have threaded caps on them.

I have a 177 and I have 2.

'Slogger]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:41:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29177#29177 winterizing : We have a 177 and have only located... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29175#29175 Author: Paige
Subject: 3073
Posted: 05 Nov 2012 at 8:35pm

We have a 177 and have only located one low point drain...is that because it is a 177?]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:35:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29175#29175 winterizing : A note on using air to blow-out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29174#29174 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3073
Posted: 05 Nov 2012 at 7:44pm

A note on using air to blow-out first.  The last few years I always forgot how much extra RV antifreeze I had from the prior year, so I would come home with another gallon or two - to find I still had 1 or part of one.  This year I thought I had 1 3/4 gallons left from last year but when it came time to winterize I found I only had 3/4.  Usually I use at least 1.  I decided to spend more time getting as much water out of the pipes using the air, and to leave the sink and shower traps for last.

In the end I had exactly enough using that 3/4 gallon to clear the pipes - including my aftermarket outside shower - and then add enough to 1 of the 2 traps.  I was amazed, but I know spending more time with the air helped.  For now I added some winter-grade windshield washer fluid to the other trap (knowing it is plastic and rubber safe), but I've been warned that since it is mostly alcohol it will evaporate so I should replace it with RV antifreeze before the real hard freeze sets in.

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:44:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29174#29174 winterizing : Originally posted by wildflowerzI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29166#29166 Author: thadd
Subject: 3073
Posted: 05 Nov 2012 at 6:51pm

Originally posted by wildflowerz

I just downloaded the app to check it out. I like having it on the iPad!  My husband is asking for a de-winterization one now.
Thanks!

I'm planning on it. It's a little tedious to create the checklists, but if other people find them useful I'll definitely do it!

Do you think it would be helpful to have pictures along with the steps or are things self-explanatory enough with the text-only descriptions?
]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:51:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29166#29166 winterizing : I just downloaded the app to check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29165#29165 Author: wildflowerz
Subject: 3073
Posted: 05 Nov 2012 at 6:47pm

I just downloaded the app to check it out. I like having it on the iPad!  My husband is asking for a de-winterization one now.
Thanks!
]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:47:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29165#29165 winterizing : Originally posted by griggzy23 what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29153#29153 Author: Footslogger03
Subject: 3073
Posted: 05 Nov 2012 at 11:34am

Originally posted by griggzy23



what equipment/tools do I need to winterize rpod? do I need an air compressor? I plan to use anti-freeze not just blow-out method. I saw a kit that you can purchase, wondering if that's sufficent?

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You don't really NEED a compressor     ...but they come in handy for more than just winterizing. For $50 - 60 you can buy a 3 gallon "pancake" model that has an adjustable output (which is very important for doing the blow-out of your rv plumbing). They are so small and lightweight now that you can keep it in the trunk/truck bed and always have a source of air available for checking/filling tires on your tow vehicle and the Pod. If you are a project kind of guy like me    ...you can also get a nail/staple gun that allows you to join wood together for framing etc.

As far as a blow-out kit goes      ...one of the best ones I've seen is a threaded adapter that screws right into your city water port and attaches to the quick connect fitting on the compressor hose. That way you don't have to stay outside and "hand hold" the compressor hose. You can go inside and sequentially open each faucet to evacuate the water. Works like a charm.

'Slogger]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:34:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29153#29153 winterizing : Originally posted by techntrekthadd,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29145#29145 Author: thadd
Subject: 3073
Posted: 04 Nov 2012 at 6:34pm

Originally posted by techntrek

thadd, I updated that list yesterday due to input from Marwayne - turns out there is a drip cup behind the fridge which needs to be emptied.

Yup, I included that in the checklist:

]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:34:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29145#29145 winterizing : thadd, I updated that list yesterday... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29144#29144 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3073
Posted: 04 Nov 2012 at 6:28pm

thadd, I updated that list yesterday due to input from Marwayne - turns out there is a drip cup behind the fridge which needs to be emptied.]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:28:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29144#29144 winterizing : Hi all, I put the winterizing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29137#29137 Author: thadd
Subject: 3073
Posted: 04 Nov 2012 at 6:01am

Hi all, I put the winterizing checklist from that link (actually merged from another winterizing list elsewhere on the forums) into digital form in an iPhone app.

To use it, download the free iAuditor app from the app store, then click cloud and search for "winterization". Just click the cloud icon next to the "R-Pod Winterization" checklist to download it to your device, click start new audit, and you'll be guided through the process on your phone.

If you have an iPhone (or iPad), I'd appreciate some of the more seasoned R-Podders checking it for accuracy and let me know if there are other lists you'd like to see added. Any feedback in welcome!
]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2012 06:01:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29137#29137 winterizing : We have the beginnings of a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29132#29132 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3073
Posted: 03 Nov 2012 at 8:26pm

We have the beginnings of a master maintenance manual here:

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&PN=1&title=creating-an-instruction-maintanence-manual

It includes a full checklist for winterization.

Welcome!

]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:26:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29132#29132 winterizing : Welcome to the forum.Check out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29130#29130 Author: danthoman
Subject: 3073
Posted: 03 Nov 2012 at 4:57pm

Welcome to the forum.

Check out this link    http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=846&title=winterization
]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:57:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29130#29130 winterizing : Seanl did a step by step winterizing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29127#29127 Author: Paige
Subject: 3073
Posted: 03 Nov 2012 at 7:47am

Seanl did a step by step winterizing procedure (no compressor winterization) that we followed. It made it really easy. He posted that in October. If you find that post, then you will be set.]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2012 07:47:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29127#29127 winterizing : what equipment/tools do I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29126#29126 Author: griggzy23
Subject: 3073
Posted: 03 Nov 2012 at 5:47am

what equipment/tools do I need to winterize rpod? do I need an air compressor? I plan to use anti-freeze not just blow-out method. I saw a kit that you can purchase, wondering if that's sufficent?]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:47:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3073&PID=29126#29126