Winterizing

[SteBoo3371]

I am wondering if I have to take my RV to a dealer to have it winterized if I have emptied the Truma Combi unit and blown out the water lines with pressurized air? Any information is appreciated. Thanks!

[D W]

Check out this thread:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ze-195197.html

[upflying]

Regardless, never take an RV to a dealer to have them winterize it. They will charge you $149.95 for something you can easily do in 30 minutes.

[Kimber45]

149$ ? I saw a local dealer charging 249? that may have included winter parking. 30 minutes is stretching it. Closer to 15.

[SteBoo3371]

Our local dealer charges $99.95 for basic winterizing.

[Oaklevel]

My dealer charges $35

[SteBoo3371]

If I could figure out the water lines to see if there is a bypass valve for the Truma Combi water heater/heating system so that I'm not running antifreeze through it I would do it myself.

[Jercole]

I live in Georgia so winterizing may not be as important for me. But what I do is pull out both low point drain plugs. Then open up all the faucets. In five years and a couple freezes I’ve never had a problem.

[JayArras]

Originally Posted by SteBoo3371

If I could figure out the water lines to see if there is a bypass valve for the Truma Combi water heater/heating system so that I'm not running antifreeze through it I would do it myself.

Can you take a picture of your water heater lines and post it?

[SteBoo3371]

I will have to attempt to take pics tomorrow during the daytime and its under a jack knife bench seat that doesn't allow much space to access that area.

[SteBoo3371]

[mjones12]

My dealer does it for free every year if you bought it from them. Great drive through service with no appointment.

We don't use it because we camp once a month in winter, so we need to winterize 3 or 4 times. Dealership will only do it once a year, so we do it at home in 15 minutes.