WINTERIZING YOUR MOTORHOME
Preparing your recreation vehicle for winter is very important for most states and Canada. Failure
to prepare the will cause supply lines and water heater to freeze causing breakage. Repairs due to
freezing are not to be covered under the terms of your Jayco Limited Warranty.
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WARNING: Do not use Ethylene Glycol (automotive antifreeze) or Methanol
(windshield washer antifreeze) in your fresh water system. They are harmful and may
be fatal if swallowed.
USING AIR PRESSURE
1. Run the pump until dry, about fifteen seconds.
2. Make sure to close all the valves. (Fig. 4-2 & 4-3)
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CAUTION: If the above step is not followed, air pressure will fill the potable water tank
which could cause serious damage to the tank.
3. Using an air hose and adapter, blow air through the city water connection. (Fig. 4-1)
4. Leave the faucets, drains and toilets open. Any remaining water will blow out in five to ten
minutes.
5. Pour one cup of non-toxic RV antifreeze into all drain P-traps.
USING THE WATER SYSTEM DURING FREEZING WEATHER
Please keep in mind that your motorhome was not designed for use during freezing weather.
There is no commodity or product that can be added to the fresh water systems to ensure freeze
protection while the system is in use, other than RV antifreeze. Do not drink water with antifreeze.
This includes non-toxic RV antifreeze.
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