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7.
Remove the water line from the inlet side of the water
pump (this is the clear, plastic line going into the water
pump filter). Connect a siphon hose to the inlet side of
the water pump and place the other end in a container
of non-toxic, RV antifreeze. Turn on the pump. This will
pump non-toxic, RV antifreeze through all of your fresh
water lines.
NOTE:
Siphon hose consists of 40
”
of
½
” clear tubing with
a fitting to attach to the water pump. The fitting can be
purchased through an RV dealer.
8. Open the kitchen, exterior shower and bathroom faucet
one at a time allowing the antifreeze to flow through both
the hot and the cold sides. Open the toilet valve and allow
antifreeze to flow into the toilet bowl. Turn off the water
pump and disconnect the siphon hose. Reattach the
original fresh water supply fitting.
9. Pour
½
cup of non-toxic, RV antifreeze down each drain
(kitchen sink, bathroom sink and shower drain).
Open the low point drain valve on the white water line
for water heater recirculation. The low point drains are
located above the fresh water tank drain.
OPTIONAL WINTERIZING FOR MILDER CLIMATES
Ensure the water filter for the Truma water heater is removed
for winter.
Follow steps above #1-6
7.
Open all three low point drain valves in the location listed
above.
8. Connect a blowout valve to the city water inlet.
Connect a compressed air source.
9. Open each tap (bathroom, kitchen, exterior shower, and
toilet) both hot and cold. Allow the air to blow the
remaining water out of the taps and valves. Fully drain
the system. Leave all taps, the toilet valve and drain
valves in an open position.
10. Pour
½
cup of non-toxic, RV antifreeze down each drain.
