Winterizing

[mike.t]

Thanks again. If your up here in the Sierras in the next week i could probaly use you

[mike.t]

Will any remaining water in the system be OK when diluted with the anti freeze?

[Ford Idaho]

Yes.

[mike.t]

Took the panel off below the stove.

[mike.t]

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No valve

[mike.t]

Come to find out not all water heaters come with a bypass valve

[Wheels Down]

I am getting ready to do my first winterization on my TT, a Flagstaff 27 BEWS,
I think I understand what needs to be done, but in what order is not clear.
I have built a fitting (air hose to garden hose male w/regulator) for the city water connection to pump in no more than 40 psi . I have a socket that fits the anode of the water heater. And I have a small bucket and some towels to remove the water filter as dry as possible. (Is some type of "bypass" needed here?) Also some RV antifreeze for the sink/shower traps.
OK, from here what is the pecking order for a complete winterization of this TT?
Any help appreciated. I live in the Gulf Coast and it does on occasion get cold. In fact a cold spell is on the way this Fri. and Sat.
I rather ask for help doing maintenance than be cry for help on a repair.
Thanks, RMc.

[Wheels Down]

Guess I should have asked a question on something important, like dog padding.
Thanks for the help.

[mike.t]

website error sorry

[mike.t]

Guess ya pissed someone off;o)
Hope this helps.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...avel%20trailer

[HONDAMAN174]

Mike- since you don't have valves to keep the pink stuff out of WH , I suggest that you get a blow out fitting and blow out most the water.

Just did mine on Sunday since it might get cold for the week. Just hook up the blow out plug to a compressor (I keep a cheap weak 12v just for this) and I open the cold low point drain when it hits about 20 pounds. Repeat that about 5-7 times and you would get most of the water out of the system. I stop when all I get is mist. Took about 15 minutes. Then when I head out again(about 2 weeks) I don't have to rinse out pink stuff and I can do the same when I close up to leave.


2014 Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra "Clifford"

[mike.t]

Thanks HONDAMAN

[Wheels Down]

Thanks Mike T.
I got some info off of youtube and the site you suggested.
Should be good to go.
Thanks for getting back.
RMc

[mike.t]

Glad i could throw something out there that helps
(screw the rest of em)
Joking of course. Great forum!!