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Turn the water pump master switch ON.
Open each cold water faucet, run the water pump and let about a cup of antifreeze solution
flow continuously through each faucet. Close each cold water faucet.
Open each hot water faucet and repeat the above.
Depress the flush pedal (or otherwise operate the flush mechanism) on the toilet until the
antifreeze solution flows continuously. Release flush mechanism.
Pour a cup of antifreeze solution down each drain.
After the water systems are completely filled with antifreeze, remove the water purifier filter
cartridge if equipped.
Install all protective caps:
Water tank fill
City water inlet
Waste tank drain outlet
Winterization of the fresh water system is complete.
Drain the waste water system.
Apply graphite lubricant to the knife valve actuator rod.
Preparing Your Unit for Storage
The following checklists will help you perform the steps necessary to prepare your recreational
vehicle for storage. Use the checklist that applies to the storage conditions you anticipate. These
checklists will not include every detail required, and you may want to expand them to suit your
needs.
Short-Term Storage above Freezing (Less Than 60 Days)
Camper should be level as possible front to rear and side to side.
Check the charge in the battery and be sure it has a full charge on maintenance free batteries.
On batteries that requires maintenance (battery inspection caps) remove caps and test with a
hydrometer. Hydrometer reading should be 1.255. Add clean drinking quality water when
necessary to maintain electrolyte level, and charge to a reading of 1.255.
Remove battery cables. Clean terminals, top and sides of batteries and battery boxes. Leave
the battery disconnected.
Drain holding tanks, toilet, and living area water systems. Turn off water pump and water
heater master switches.
Turn off LP gas at tank valve.
Turn off refrigerator and furnace.
Turn all range and oven burner valves and pilot valves (if equipped) off.
