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DO NOT use Ethylene Glycol (automotive antifreeze) or Methanol
(windshield washer antifreeze) in your fresh water system because they are
harmful and may be fatal if swallowed!
WARNING
!
Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle
Preparing your trailer for cold weather is very important for most states
and Canada. Failure to prepare your coach for cold weather will cause
the water systems to freeze resulting in breakage. Damages related to
freezing are not covered under the terms of your limited warranty.
Two methods of winterizing your coach after draining and flushing your
drainage system are listed below.
Method 1:
1. Open all faucets, low point drains and toilet valve to drain all
water. Leave these open during this procedure.
2. Start pump and operate until all water has been removed, takes
about 10 to 15 seconds.
3. After water has been drained, use an air hose from compressor
and an adapter attached to city water fill. In about 3 to 5 minutes
all water will be blown out of system.
4. Pour one (1) cup (12 oz) of non-toxic RV anti-freeze into each P-
Trap. Each sink has a P-Trap, as does the bathtub.
Method 2:
The water heater bypass kit is designed and built to avoid having
antifreeze in the water heater. This kit is standard on some models and
optional on others.
1. Be sure to turn off the pump.
2. Drain the water heater and the entire water system.
3. Close the valve on the bottom of the by pass kit to prevent liquid
from entering the water heater
4. Place siphon hose into container with anti-freeze.
5. Open the valve on the siphon hose.
6. Turn on the pump to supply the fresh water system with anti-
freeze. It will take 2 gallons or more, depending on the size of
the coach.
7. Allow lines to be filled and 1 pint to drain the drainage traps.
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