R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > I need HELP!!!
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: 25-194 Antifreeze Hose ?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

25-194 Antifreeze Hose ?

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
carlmoore View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 10 Nov 2025
Location: Columbia, SC
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1
Post Options Post Options   Quote carlmoore Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: 25-194 Antifreeze Hose ?
    Posted: 10 Nov 2025 at 4:39pm
Hello, Podders - I am trying to get antifreeze into the system - I see a less than helpful sticker in the cargo area next to the water intake the says to bypass and hook up - bit WHERE is the hose location to drop in the antifreeze jug??? What am I missing?
THX!
Back to Top
Pete Brayton View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2015
Location: Parker, CO
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 130
Post Options Post Options   Quote Pete Brayton Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Nov 2025 at 10:27pm
There is possibly a panel that you have to remove in the cargo area next to the water intake. Probably the panel with the sticker is. Good luck!
2021 Rpod 196
2013 Ford 150 V8
Back to Top
JR View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member


Joined: 31 Aug 2018
Location: Manistee, MI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 406
Post Options Post Options   Quote JR Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2025 at 8:51am
Keeping in mind that you want to find and turn the valves to "bypass" the water heater prior to running the antifreeze into the fresh water lines.  Also draining the water heater is important and you can check the status of the anode rod for possible replacement.  Hope this helps
Jay

179/2019
Back to Top
jato View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Kewadin, MI
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3432
Post Options Post Options   Quote jato Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Nov 2025 at 5:26pm
Go to the cargo area of your 194 (on the slide side).  Locate the access panel.  It may be secured by screws or velcro.  Remove panel to expose the water pump and connected plumbing.  You should see a 3-way adapter or valve near the water pump.  One line will be short and open on the end, this is your pickup hose.  Turn the bypass valve to select the antifreeze port instead of the fresh water port.  Insert the pickup hose into the antifreeze jug and begin the winterization process.
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."
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz