HOWTO: Water System Winterizing
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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing
Do you really need to winterize?
well above freezing (above 40 deg. F or above 4 deg. C) and the forecast is for temperatures just below freezing for a
few hours at night with calm winds, then you don`t need to winterize. The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the
lines from freezing.
your Roadtrek, or if you expect sustained winds and the roads and ground is already frozen, you need to winterize.
comfortable with leaving water in your lines when it gets cold, and you will sleep better, go ahead and winterize.
How to winterize using anti-freeze
This procedure can be done in less an hour with no specialized tools. You will need a funnel and your Robertson head
screwdriver that came with your Roadtrek.
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• 1. Get 2-3 gallons of RV antifreeze.
DO NOT use automotive antifreeze. RV antifreeze is non-toxic and safe for potable water lines.
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• 2. Dump and rinse the gray and black tanks if they are not already empty.
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• 3. Turn off the water pump and open your single lever galley faucet, putting it in the middle halfway between the hot and
cold settings.
