2017 Springdale 270 Limited Edition

[Tony Noel]

Hello all. Here is a question. I found my water pump and I found what I believe is the freshwater tank drain on the under belly of the trailer. Should this be capped? I didn't even realize this when I purchased this trailer that it was not capped. I am sure I can go to HD or Lowes and buy a valve for this. I have been pulling my hair out looking for a diagram online with NO luck!

I am new to RV's and I am trying to de-winterize the unit.

Thanks.
Tony

[rockfordroo]

FW tanks can come with a "drain plug" or with a drain valve. If it has a valve, it doesn't really need a cap.

You could also be looking at the vent line, which you don't want to cap. Some folks put a valve in it because if the loop seal isn't high enough, it will "siphon" water out of the tank as you drive down the road. If you do this, make SURE the valve is open anytime you fill the tank.

I'm attaching a plumbing pic. With the variations shown, it probably covers 95% of RV's.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Tony Noel

Hello all. Here is a question. I found my water pump and I found what I believe is the freshwater tank drain on the under belly of the trailer. Should this be capped? I didn't even realize this when I purchased this trailer that it was not capped. I am sure I can go to HD or Lowes and buy a valve for this. I have been pulling my hair out looking for a diagram online with NO luck!

I am new to RV's and I am trying to de-winterize the unit.

Thanks.
Tony

Since your Springdale is made by Keystone and not made by Forest River, you'll need to post pics since probably no one here owns a Springdale 270.