..and, the reason that the water heater is 'bypassed' during winterization is because there's no need to pump the pink stuff into a tank, since it is already 'drained' and no water is left in it.
...if you forget to 'unbypass' the valve, you'll have no water going into the water heater tank, and therefore, no heated water, and also therefore, probably a burnt out heating element if you've left the unit Electric switch on while on shore power.
-turn the Electric switch off
-turn the water valve for the Water Heater from 'Bypass' to 'Normal/use'
-attach and turn on the spigot water
-allow the water to have time to fill the tank
-turn on either the propane, or the Electric switch, to heat the water, or both at the same time, if your unit allows, to heat the water much quicker. The heating element will go off when the water is up to temperature, and won't come on again until needed. The propane heats the water quickly, and will also be available if the temp falls far enough for it to come back on, too.
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'07 Rockwood Signature Ultralight...
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