different hose to ensure that you will not contaminate your
fresh water supply.
Winterization
Operating in Freezing Conditions
If water freezes inside the system, it can damage piping and
equipment.
Keeping the interior warm will aid in preventing water in the
storage tank, pump, and piping from freezing.
Add non-toxic anti-freeze to the holding tank(s). Refer to the
instructions that came with the anti-freeze.
Propane for the appliances will work down to 44 degrees
below zero (-44°).
Storage
The following checklists will help you perform the steps
necessary to prepare your camper for storage. Use the
checklist that applies to the storage conditions you anticipate.
These checklists do not include every detail required, and you
may want to expand them to suit your needs.
Short-Term Storage
(Less than 45 days – Above Freezing)
1) Wash the exterior.
2) Park the camper as level as possible front to rear and
side to side.
3) Before disconnecting the battery cables, check the
charge in the battery. Recharge as necessary. Clean
terminals, top and sides of battery and battery box.
Leave the battery disconnected or switch the battery
disconnections switch to the “OFF” position.
4) Drain the holding tanks, toilet, and fresh water tank.
Turn off the water pump and water heater.
5) Turn off the propane at tank valve.
6) Turn off the refrigerator, furnace, all range and oven
burner valves and pilot.
7) Remove all perishables from refrigerator and galley
cabinets. Leave the refrigerator door open to reduce
odor buildup. An open box or tray of baking soda in
the refrigerator will help absorb odors.
8) Close and lock all windows. Be sure the vent fan and
range hood fan switches are off.
9) Cap and close the holding tank drain, city water inlet
and fresh water fill spout.
10) Turn off all radios, TV’s, interior and exterior lights.
11) Close the mini blinds and day/night shades.
12) Disconnect the 120-volt power cord and store in
compartment.
13) If removing the camper from the truck, see procedure
and warning in the “Loading and Unloading Camper”
section.
14) Check the camper weekly.
Long-Term Storage
(Above Freezing)
1) Perform all the preceding short-term storage steps.
2) Operate air conditioner periodically to lubricate
compressor seals.
3) Remove and place the battery in a cool, dry area.
Check the battery charge every 30 days. Recharge as
necessary.
4) Check the sealants around all roof seams, body
seams, and windows. Reseal if necessary.
5) Prepare the generator (if equipped). See generator
Operating Manual included in the Owner’s
Information Package.
6) Remove the smoke detector’s battery. Leave the
cover open as a reminder to replace the battery.
Storage below Freezing
To avoid damage to the plumbing fixtures and other
components, we recommend that your camper plumbing
systems be properly drained and have antifreeze protection or
be drained and blown out with air. The following is a
procedure checklist you can follow if you prefer to winterize
your camper yourself. Many owners prefer a Nücamp RV
Dealer Service Center perform this service.
These are instructions on how to winterize the Campers
with VIN# that have letters FS in the VIN and numbers 01
thru 96 at the end of the VIN. You must use air to blow out
the water lines, please follow the instructions below.
1) Perform all steps in the short and long term storage
procedures.
2) Turn the water pump ON and open all hot and cold
water faucets. When the flow of the water stops, turn
the pump OFF.
3) Drain the fresh water tank by opening the fresh water
tank drain and leaving open, the drain is in door
number 3.
4) While having the Alde relieve valve and fresh water
tank drain valve open disconnect the hoses on each
side of the water pump until all the water is drain out.
After the water is drained out reattach the hoses.
5) Drain the water heater by opening the Alde relief
valve.
6) Attach the air blow out plug to the city water
connection, leaving all the valves and faucets open
connect the air hose and blow out all the leftover
water that couldn’t be drained out. Depress the toilet
flush pedal or hand-operated lever. Below is a link
for the blow out plug needed.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/29764314?wmlspartner=
wlpa&adid=22222222227021475530&wl0=&wl1=g
&wl2=c&wl3=40838463032&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=
78651722432&veh=sem
7) After all the water is
blown out, disconnect the air
hose, and Shut OFF all
faucets, fresh water tank drain
valve, water heater pressure
relief valve.
8) Drain the showerhead and
hose by disconnecting the hose at the faucet from the
inside and outside shower.
9) Drain the waste water system by following the
normal procedure for draining the holding tanks.
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