Washing Machine (If So Equipped): Set the water temperature to WARM, begin
filling the washing machine. This will bring antifreeze in through the hot and cold
water lines. Run the washer just long enough to bring about a quart of antifreeze into
the drum. Pause the machine, select the Rinse/Spin cycle and let it run for about 1
minute. Stop the washer and unplug it. Wipe out any excess antifreeze in the drum.
To De-winterize: Run a full empty wash cycle before camping season begins.
Dishwasher (If So Equipped): Put the dishwasher on the rinse cycle for a minute or
so and it will put antifreeze into the pump.
To De-winterize: Run an empty wash cycle before camping season begins.
When you are finished adding RV antifreeze:
12. Turn the water pump OFF. Remove the clear hose from the container of RV
antifreeze. Turn off valve E, valve D remains closed.
13. Pour 1 cup of RV antifreeze into any/all drain P traps. (sinks, & bathtub)
14. To prevent staining, wipe the RV antifreeze out of the sinks, shower (or tub), toilet,
washing machine tub, & dishwasher tub using a soft, dry cloth.
If needed, contact your RV dealer for assistance.
BLACK/GREY WATER SYSTEM
Water from the sinks and shower flows into the gray water (or waste water) holding tank.
Water from the toilet will flow into the sewage (or black water) holding tank.
The weight of the holding tank contents is not calculated into the RV cargo carrying
capacity (this extra weight would reduce your available cargo capacity). Traveling with
full holding tank(s) could possibly cause you to exceed the individual tire ratings and/or
the RV GAWR or RV GVWR. Potential damage to suspension components, such as
springs, tires and axles, could result.
If your RV holding tank(s) are located behind the axles, the weight of the full tank(s) will
reduce the hitch weight. Trailer sway and other handling difficulties can be the result of the
hitch weight being too light.
Dump the gray and black water holding tanks before traveling to avoid carrying
unnecessary weight. If you are dry camping and cannot immediately empty your holding
tanks, reduce your vehicle speed until you reach a dumping station.
Before using the RV or after dumping the grey and black water holding tanks, always add
the proper amount of deodorant to the black water tank to prevent malodors and help break
down holding tank contents (unless winterizing). Follow the deodorant bottle or package
instructions. Driving to a disposal site will normally loosen any accumulated waste debris
or solids from the sides of the holding tanks.
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