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06-04-2021, 08:38 PM
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TT wasn't winterized
Ok, travel trailer didn't get winterized. What can I expect and would it be better to have a dealer do the work?
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06-04-2021, 09:03 PM
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worst case busted water lines and traps possible water heater busted.
How much do you like plumbing
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06-04-2021, 09:17 PM
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Depends on if there was any water left in the lines. No water (like it was brand new), no problem.
Low point drains opened before being stored, maybe OK. minimal water had space to expand to and you may have escaped with no damage.
If the plumbing was full & depending on how deep your freezing weather gets, you may have some issues. Pex tubing is pretty resilient and can withstand some freezing so, you won't know for sure until you pressurize the system. You could pressurize the system with air first and see if there is any loss of air first.
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06-05-2021, 08:38 AM
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Completely agree with Pex being pretty resilent, I’d be most concerned with its fittings, water heater and faucets.
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06-05-2021, 10:22 AM
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Why not hook up the water while the rig is at your home and find out? Who knows? You might have lucked out. Or at least you'll know what needs to be addressed before your next trip.
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06-05-2021, 10:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayArras
Why not hook up the water while the rig is at your home and find out? Who knows? You might have lucked out. Or at least you'll know what needs to be addressed before your next trip.
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Better yet, hook up an air compressor set to 50 psi and charge the plumbing. You will find out fast if there are any "leaks", and you won't have a mess to clean up.
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06-05-2021, 10:38 AM
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X2 Test with air first.
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06-05-2021, 10:40 AM
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Yes, I'd start with an air charge first. Once you KNOW you have a leak, then maybe water to help you find it.
The most susceptible things to break are the water filter housing if you have one, the water pump strainer cup, the toilet flush pedal. Oh, and outside shower fixtures if you have one.
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06-07-2021, 06:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJKris
Yes, I'd start with an air charge first. Once you KNOW you have a leak, then maybe water to help you find it.
The most susceptible things to break are the water filter housing if you have one, the water pump strainer cup, the toilet flush pedal. Oh, and outside shower fixtures if you have one.
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Water filter housing breaking was my reminder I cut it to close on garage temps this winter.
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06-07-2021, 07:23 PM
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Posts #-6-7-8 are your best advise
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