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Old 08-26-2015, 06:39 AM   #1
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Water Heater Bypass install 274dbh?
Has anyone installed a bypass on their Cherokee trailer? I thought it was straight forward until I started looking into it. My water pump does not have the twist connection on the suction side. Any help-pictures/videos?
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Old 08-26-2015, 06:41 AM   #2
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Meant water pump bypass. I'm a newbie
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Old 08-26-2015, 06:47 AM   #3
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Why would you bypass the water pump?

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For winterizarion? Would it make things easier?
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For winterizarion? Would it make things easier?
You need your water pump for winterizing.
Are you wanting to put in a winterizing valve?

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Yes-the 3 way to pump antifreeze into the lines
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Very easy to do.
Buy the kit camco has an inexpensive unit that works well.
Search on ebay or amazon.

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https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF...terizing+valve

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like others have stated/shown. simple job that will aid in winterization.
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When you winterize don't forget to turn the water heater bypass on and drain the water heater. Bypass is located on back side of the water heater, probably under sink or in another closet. Forest River uses a backflow valve so only one valve is needed.
You should also use the same procedure when purifying fresh water tank and lines. You don't want bleach in hot water tank. Hot water tank should be cleaned with vinegar.
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Installed the bypass kit last night. Had to remove screws for water pump to remove the fresh water connection. No leaks from pumping water. Hopefully all is good!!
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Installed the bypass kit last night. Had to remove screws for water pump to remove the fresh water connection. No leaks from pumping water. Hopefully all is good!!
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