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EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER'S MANUAL
DRAIN VALVES
To Empty Fresh Water Tank
Pumping the water out with the self-‐contained water pump can empty the fresh water tank.
Simply turn on the pump switch and open a couple of faucets until the water will no longer come
out. There is also a drain located on the bottom of the fresh water tank that should be opened to help with
draining the tank.
Water Heater Draining
All models have a drain plug or petcock on the water heater. Access is from the exterior. The plug
or valve is usually located in the lower left corner, viewed as you face the exterior of the water
heater.
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE
When storing your trailer for short or long periods use the same precautions as you would in your own
home in regard to perishables, ventilation and rain protection. In addition, for prolonged storage periods
flush out all the drain lines and the holding tanks. Also drain the entire water system including the water
heater and the water storage tank.
See "How to winterize your Earthbound RV" shown in Section 9 - Addendum
page 49.
THE MAIN CONSIDERATION IN WINTERIZING IS TO GUARD AGAINST FREEZING DAMAGE
TO THE HOT AND COLD WATER SYSTEMS, THE WASTE DRAIN SYSTEM, THE WATER HOLDING TANKS, THE WATER
HEATER, AND THE BATTERIES.
Be sure to open the waste holding tank drain valves and drain and flush the tanks thoroughly (THIS IS
VERY IMPORTANT AS THE SEWAGE IN THE TANKS, IF FROZEN, COULD SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE TANKS.)
Remove the batteries from your trailer and store in a cool dry place where there is no danger of
freezing. It is very important for optimum life of a battery to check it periodically and to keep it fully
charged.
BLACK TANK FLUSH
The trailer has a water hose connector marked "black tank flush". To use, hook up a hose and turn on full
force. Within the tank a spray head with a multiple holed head will spray the interior surface of the tank.
The gate valve should be closed for the first couple of minutes, and then opened to let the water out in a
rush. Repeat as neede
