Picture of Valve settings for Hot,Cold, and Bypass

[wmtire]

Dustin, it is going to be best to take it back to the dealer in this case. There is too much confusion..... especially as to what valves you have.

[DustinMobley232]

Ok. So I think I'm getting this straightened out.

The best I could trace with limited space.
1 White Hose(With black mark on it) is going from bypass to fresh water tank.
The other White Hose is going from the bypass to the side of the camper (Presumably to the Antifreeze). So in the current state, the bypass is open to the valve to the antifreeze inlet.

The sticker on the outside of the camper next to the Antifreeze says
ANTIFREEZE INLET To ANTIFREEZE.
Close the valve to the tank.
Open the valve to the inlet.

[DustinMobley232]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Dustin, it is going to be best to take it back to the dealer in this case. There is too much confusion..... especially as to what valves you have.

Think I have it figured out based on my last post. Will be confirming with dealership tomorrow.

[wmtire]

Dustin, you are getting there, but actually are confusing yourself with your terminology. The valve you just discussed to the antifreeze port is not a bypass valve. It's an antifreeze/fresh water tank valve, and lets you choose between the two, as shown in the pic in post #8

Your actual bypass valves (which by name mean to bypass the water heater tank), which you have two, are at the back of the water heater tank.

As I posted in post #10 above, these actual bypass valves are not set for bypass currently, but are set for normal use.

Once you move the antifreeze/fresh water tank valve to where it pulls water from the fresh water tank, you are going to put residual antifreeze into the water heater tank when you turn the water pump on. You need to turn these two bypass valves 90 degrees so they are in line with the tube that actually bypassed the water heater tank....and then flush the lines out

[DustinMobley232]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Dustin, you are getting there, but actually are confusing yourself with your terminology. The valve you just discussed to the antifreeze port is not a bypass valve. It's an antifreeze/fresh water tank valve, and let's you choose between the two.

Your actual bypass valves (which by name mean to bypass the water heater tank), which you have two, are at the back of the water heater tank.

As I posted in post #10 above, these actual bypass valves are not set for bypass currently, but are set for normal use.

Once you move the antifreeze/fresh water tank valve to where it pulls water from the fresh water tank, you are going to put residual antifreeze into the water heater tank when you turn the water pump on. You need to turn these two bypass valves 90 degrees so they are in line with the tube that actually bypassed the water heater tank....and then flush the lines out

Makes sense about the name. I will start referring to it as that. Sorry used to my other camper, and the instructions.

I sent my pics to 2 other E-Pro 19FBS owners, and they said that the way my valves are now, that it is in fact winterized.

I am also attaching pics of what forest river said today on which way the valves should be:

[wmtire]

Again, you are confusing different bypass configurations and different type valves.

You don't have the three valve configuration, you have a two valve system.

Your valves are different type too. The pics in the post above are not in the least bit reflective of your system.

[DustinMobley232]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Again, you are confusing different bypass configurations and different type valves.

You don't have the three valve configuration, you have a two valve system.

Your valves are different type too. The pics in the post above are not in the least bit reflective of your system.

Ok. So I have the following:
1. A antifreeze/fresh water tank valve
2. Hot Water Valve
3. Cold Water valve

[wmtire]

The pdf file that YOU actually posted in post #11, shows your two valve system and how to turn the valves.


Look at step #3, Figure #3. It shows how the two bypass valves should be for YOUR two valve system for winterization purposes. This is what you want them set for until you flush out the lines. Then you will turn them back to how you have it now.

[wmtire]

I also post in post #7 above a link/pic of your two valve system and how they are set for normal use, which yours currently are.

[glen1971]

Is there a valve on the line between the hot and cold lines that bypasses your hot water tank? That valve should be open to winterize/de-winterize then closed once you are done flushing...

[DustinMobley232]

Originally Posted by glen1971

Is there a valve on the line between the hot and cold lines that bypasses your hot water tank? That valve should be open to winterize/de-winterize then closed once you are done flushing...

No. My setup is I have a Hot water Valve, a cold water valve and a valve for either the Fresh Water Tank or Antifreeze port for winterization.
Normal use is Hot and Cold water valves towards the tank, and the other valve pointed to the blue line.

I just got so confused with all the different conflicting information, even from Forest River who never once mentioned what was being called a bypass valve was for either fresh water or antifreeze.

[DustinMobley232]

Originally Posted by DustinMobley232

I just picked up my 2019 E-Pro 19FBS allow water to enter and fill the water heater tank

In the previous post with the picture, the Hot and Cold water valves are Open and the other valve open to the antifreeze port.

[DustinMobley232]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Again, you are confusing different bypass configurations and different type valves.

You don't have the three valve configuration, you have a two valve system.

Your valves are different type too. The pics in the post above are not in the least bit reflective of your system.

Thank you for being so patient with me and me being so confusing.

All is good now. Took it on first trip, learned a few things, mostly went well except for the Winegard Antenna blowing off the roof. The reason I say blowing off roof, is the closest tree would have been like 100 miles away. We were in the middle of a dirt field and no trees are lined on my street.

[NJKris]

I was like, "what the hell???" too, until I realized I had hose connected to black water flush connection! Damn near filled the black tank!

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by DustinMobley232

Thank you for being so patient with me and me being so confusing.

All is good now. Took it on first trip, learned a few things, mostly went well except for the Winegard Antenna blowing off the roof. The reason I say blowing off roof, is the closest tree would have been like 100 miles away. We were in the middle of a dirt field and no trees are lined on my street.

Great to hear that you got it figured out. I didn't want to overload you to begin with, but this thread link below may be of help in future. It explains a lot of things that new RV'ers may encounter, that weren't fully explained in the initial sale.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ts-157524.html

Please, feel free to ask any questions you have. We were all new once and the purpose of this RV community is to share collective knowledge.

[jughrad]

Originally Posted by NJKris

I was like, "what the hell???" too, until I realized I had hose connected to black water flush connection! Damn near filled the black tank!

LOL, I did that at a park with no sewer hookup. I didn't realize I was filling my black tank until it was full. Had to walk to the bathroom for 4 days. That's hopefully the last time I make that stupid mistake.

[auroraRNT]

All valves in picture shown are in closed position. Valve should be turned to in-line position..

[5picker]

Originally Posted by wolfpup64

All valves in picture shown are in closed position. Valve should be turned to in-line position..

Not sure what photo you are referring to but if the photo of the OP's water heater, the valves in that photo are NOT closed and the OP is all set. See post # 32.

[auroraRNT]

I have same setup and the valves need to be turned in-line...and YES they are off so you wont get water until they are turned..

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by wolfpup64

I have same setup and the valves need to be turned in-line...and YES they are off so you wont get water until they are turned..

There seems to be some confusion here. Can you please tell us which pic, or which post number you are referring to