Triple E Regency - 17 WINTERIZATION; 17.1 COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION

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17 WINTERIZATION
17.1 COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION
Although your motorhome is designed to withstand colder temperatures, we cannot guarantee the vehicle not to freeze.
Certain precautions should be taken in preparing for sub-zero temperature travelling.
17.1.1 CHASSIS
Check coolant level and add anti-freeze, if required, to protect against lowest expected temperature. Change engine oil to
the recommended viscosity to aid cold weather starting. See the manufacturer's manual for further recommendations.
17.1.2 LP GAS
When travelling in winter, propane is recommended as it will vaporize in extreme cold (above -40 C). Butane is not
recommended due to its high vaporization temperature (0C). Use of butane in cold temperatures may block the system
and cause components to malfunction. Have a qualied service personnel add approximately .25 liters of methyl alcohol
to your LP gas container to prevent freeze-up.
17.1.3 FURNACE
During below freezing temperatures, the furnace must be operating at all times. Remember, although the furnace runs on
LP gas, it is powered by 12-volt electrical. the battery in the motorhome must be up to normal levels, 12 volts (or plugged
into 120V) or else the furnace will not operate.
17.1.4 WASTE SYSTEM
To prevent winter freeze-up, add RV anti-freeze through the toilet and kitchen drains, directly into the holding tanks. Be
sure to add sufcient amounts in order to protect the total volume of the holding tank.
Do not use alcohol-based anti-freeze or other petroleum products.
17.1.5 FRESH WATER SYSTEM
The fresh water system consists of the water tank, the pump and all lines. This entire system is contained inside heated
interior spaces. At all times, it is necessary to have the furnace operating. The heated air in the motorhome will circulate
around the water tank, pump and water pipes and reduce the possibility of freeze-up.
17.1.6 EXTERIOR SHOWER
The exterior shower is not designed for cold temperature operation.You must protect the exterior shower taps from freezing
when the motorhome is used in cold temperatures as follows:
1. Winterize the fresh water lines as you would for cold temperature storage (Section 17.2).
2. Close the shut-o valves located near the exterior shower.
3. Dewinterize the rest of the fresh water system.
4. Do not use the exterior shower in cold temperatures.