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Old 12-29-2017, 08:26 PM   #1
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I’m on the way back from Florida and going to single digit temps! The last night in the camper will be in NC with 22 degrees that night. Not to worried about the camper. Not hooking up to fresh water and it has heated basement and tank heaters. I usually blow the lines out with air , but is that the easiest way on a sub freezing morning. Was thinking of using a hair dryer to make sure the low points are thawed and since it’s set up for pink stuff, may use that. What do you think? Thanks Rivk
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Old 12-29-2017, 08:31 PM   #2
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Blow the lines and pump the juice if you’re staying up north for a bit.
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Old 12-29-2017, 09:37 PM   #3
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Don't forget outside shower. Might wrap the dump valve as it will be exposed to the cold and not protected by heaters. You could wrap with heat tape and a blanket or insulation.
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Old 12-29-2017, 10:14 PM   #4
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Agreed. Be safe and blow the rig out, drain the WH,cross the WH lines and pump the link.
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Old 12-30-2017, 01:30 PM   #5
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I’m on the way back from Florida and going to single digit temps! The last night in the camper will be in NC with 22 degrees that night. Not to worried about the camper. Not hooking up to fresh water and it has heated basement and tank heaters. I usually blow the lines out with air , but is that the easiest way on a sub freezing morning. Was thinking of using a hair dryer to make sure the low points are thawed and since it’s set up for pink stuff, may use that. What do you think? Thanks Rivk
Pump the pink stuff and have piece of mind!
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Old 12-31-2017, 07:06 AM   #6
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Thanks to all who replied. There’s no air at this CG, much to my surprise, so will just pump the pink!
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IMO air is redundant and can leave bits of water in your pump etc. No need. Pink stuff is most reliable and will do the job. It leaves no possibility of water.

Do not put it in your fresh water tank and water heater though. Drain both.
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IMO air is redundant and can leave bits of water in your pump etc. No need. Pink stuff is most reliable and will do the job. It leaves no possibility of water.

Do not put it in your fresh water tank and water heater though. Drain both.
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If you can drain the low points great but as said above RV anti-freeze is the best way and it's really cheap insurance.

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Thanks to all who replied. There’s no air at this CG, much to my surprise, so will just pump the pink!
I've never heard of a CG providing air?

Most people have their own small compressor.
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Old 12-31-2017, 09:14 PM   #10
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A drop light in a fairly small area such as where the pumps are generally, does a good job of keeping things from freezing. I do this quite often, no problems
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