Winterizing Tools

[The Moon Traveler]

Going to Winterize my 2020 NoBo 19.5. Anyone have a tool list handy? Thanks

[Kimber45]

I made an attachment that goes from garden hose threads to my quick disconnect on my air hose for a quick blow out. then simple pump in anti freeze

[The Evil Twin]

Other than a multi screw driver, pliers and a beer.... No tools needed
Seriously, thats all I needed. Screw driver to open the water heater panel for the bypass and pliers to remove the low point caps. The beer.... well, its beer.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...on-195618.html

[The Moon Traveler]

Serious question, what kind of beer?

[NMWildcat]

Guinness, it's the only beer to winterize by....

Originally Posted by The Moon Traveler

Serious question, what kind of beer?

[Tapex]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

Guinness, it's the only beer to winterize by....

Frosted Lager....Oil Can

[Kimber45]

I forgot to mention the beer in fear of site member's getting involved and shutting down post

[TheWolfPaq82]

Apple Pie Moon Shine. Two things get filled with Antifreeze at the same time....Me and the Trailer.

[NMWildcat]

Now that is good stuff

Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82

Apple Pie Moon Shine. Two things get filled with Antifreeze at the same time....Me and the Trailer.

[Skip12]

You probably want a deep well 1 1/16 socket and wrench to drain your water heater. Sizes my very depending on brand of water heater.

If you're using antifreeze to winterize your lines, you may want to install a winterization kit like this - Camco 36543 Pump Converter Winterizing Kit (for RV and Trailer Winterization) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I4SMW28..._hMoXDb5QASYQV

If you plan to blow out the lines, I think there's a blow out plug you may want / need.

[dward51]

IF you water heater does not already have a bypass kit installed, you want that too.

[IchLiebeBier]

Here's my list:
- Socket and wrench for water heater (you may find you need a cheater bar, too)
- Screw driver to remove panels to access water heater bypass and pump
- Hand pump kit
- Pump converter kit (permanently installed)

After draining the system using the low water drains, I use the hand pump to send antifreeze through the black tank flush, fresh water and city water connections on the outside. I can watch for the antifreeze to come out of the HW tank.

I then go inside, bypass the heater, and use the pump converter kit to send antifreeze through the rest of the system.

That's basically it. Then any socket or wrench you'd need to remove the batteries if necessary.

[The Evil Twin]

Originally Posted by The Moon Traveler

Serious question, what kind of beer?

Either Dales Pale Ale or Sierra Nevada. Only two i like from a can. Prefer bottles but they do not recycle glass here and I hate putting glass in the trash.

[The Moon Traveler]

Thanks for all the help! It was ridiculously easy to do.