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rocky06fs
Forum Admin
USA
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 Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 9:09:00 PM
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De-Winterizing your Recreational Vehicle
You'll need a fresh water supply to flush out the plumbing system, especially if RV antifreeze was used. If you have none, you may want to tow your RV to an RV park or Campground to use their water supply and waste facility.
Hook up the water hose and fill the fresh water tank. Run your water pump and open each faucet in the rig one at a time and allow water to flow for a minute or so. If antifreeze was used, let the water flow until all color and odor is gone. Don't forget the toilet, tub/shower and outside shower(if equipped).
Remember to open the gray water dump valve. Turn off the water pump and hook up a water hose to the city water inlet. Run water through the system to get the last bit of antifreeze run out. Unhook the hose again. Be sure not to un-bypass the water heater until all lines are flushed. Place the water heater by-passed valves in the normal operating position and make sure that the drain plug is in or that the drain valve is closed. Run the water pump and open a hot water faucet. Once the water heater tank is full, shut all faucets and wait until the pump turns off. Listen for a few minutes to make sure that the pump does not cycle again. If the pump cycles on and off repeatedly, it may indicate a leak somewhere in your fresh water plumbing. If a leak is suspected, make a visual inspection of all plumbing under your sinks to check for leaks. Look carefully in all compartments and the inside of cupboards and storage areas until you find the drip. Fix any leaks before continuing.
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De-Winterizing
