A couple of things to add: Need to run antifreeze through the two outside hose connection(one located on the water panel and the other on the passenger side of the RV) Also you need to hand pump antifreeze through the black tank flush port. And finally you need to hand pump antifreeze through both the fresh water inlet and the Fresh Water tank fill which are located on the water service panel. Just pumping antifreeze from the water pump does not protect the plumbing thats located between the water service panel and the water pump.
That’s a good idea. I haven’t planned to do a de- winterizing video, but now I may consider doing one. Keep an eye out for one. Thanks for watching and for the idea!
I’m glad you liked it. You may have seen it in the comments, but I didn’t show the winterizing of the outside water ports (the one in the basement and the one on the passenger side). Be sure to pump a little antifreeze through those lines.
The hubby handles our maintenance, so I don't know too much! But I will say, one thing I wouldn't have thought of is at the sink running the line on both cold and hot at the kitchen sink! 100% I would have only ran it through without flipping the handle the opposite way! Great video! -Alecia from @pavingnewpaths
Thanks so much for this video. I have this exact same camper and love it. I am winterizing it this weekend. I am in Virginia and its getting colder. I was just going to use my air compressor and blow out the lines and I think I will also add the RV antifreeze as well through all the lines. I am also going to blow out the black tank flush line just in case as well. Once question I have is mine has the solar package that keeps the battery charged. Being it stays in my driveway I think I may leave the battery connected as I will be checking on the camper though the winter anyway.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I hate that I forgot to put this in the video, but I wanted to remind you to blow out the outside lines as well. I’m not familiar with the solar package, but I’d imagine (no pun intended) it would keep you battery charged. I live in Colorado where it can get below zero and snow would cover the solar panels, so not a good option for me.
That’s a good question. I don’t have solar panels, but they should act as a trickle charger and maintain the battery. For us, we live in Colorado where temperatures frequently drop well below zero and this could cause a lead acid battery to freeze and crack. Also, we get frequent snow that would impede the solar panels from doing their job. So, I would think that it really depends on your particular situation.
There is a quick connect spray port (cold water only) on passenger side of the trailer and a quick connect spray port (hot and cold) in the basement on the driver side of the trailer. It’s a great trailer for a couple. Good luck!
I treat the outside faucets like the inside faucets. I blow air through them and run a little antifreeze through them. I haven't used antifreeze in the black tank flush, but I it wouldn't hurt. Also, I make sure there's a little antifreeze in the black tank and the grey tank and I've totally drain the freshwater tank..
Chris, thanks for watching. I’m assuming you’re asking about the adapter I used on the air compressor line. I don’t know exactly what brand I used, but here’s a link to one that should work. I hope this helps. www.amazon.com/Winterize-Motorhome-Camper-Travel-Trailer/dp/B017CM0134/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=3TNRZEOV2RQUA&keywords=Brand%3A+Vibrant+Yard+Co.+LLC&qid=1666660813&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=brand+vibrant+yard+co.+llc%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-6
@@amylchapman You can blow out the lines or you can pump antifreeze into the lines. You don’t really need to do both. So, you should be able to use antifreeze and skip the compressed air.
FYI- BE SURE TO WINTERIZE OUTSIDE AND PASS THROUGH WATER PORTS AS WELL!
I would only add, don't forget to winterize your outside showers. Good video!
Thanks for watching. You are absolutely right about those outside showers. Thanks for sharing.
As full-timers we don't need to winterize but if we do, your explanation is a good one!
Thanks so much!
This is great info and perfect timing! We are full timers, but this will be great to share with anyone who needs it.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
A couple of things to add: Need to run antifreeze through the two outside hose connection(one located on the water panel and the other on the passenger side of the RV) Also you need to hand pump antifreeze through the black tank flush port. And finally you need to hand pump antifreeze through both the fresh water inlet and the Fresh Water tank fill which are located on the water service panel. Just pumping antifreeze from the water pump does not protect the plumbing thats located between the water service panel and the water pump.
You have brought up some very good points, thanks for sharing!
We have never had to winterize ours living in Florida but looks like a pretty simple process. Thanks for sharing.
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Great video! Will you be posting a de-winterizing video? I'll be doing that soon for the first time.
That’s a good idea. I haven’t planned to do a de- winterizing video, but now I may consider doing one. Keep an eye out for one. Thanks for watching and for the idea!
Good walk through. Watched your video and used the info when I winterized my 22mle. Thanks
I’m glad you liked it. You may have seen it in the comments, but I didn’t show the winterizing of the outside water ports (the one in the basement and the one on the passenger side). Be sure to pump a little antifreeze through those lines.
Thank you! I went back and got those as well. Very kind of you to respond and inform me.
The hubby handles our maintenance, so I don't know too much! But I will say, one thing I wouldn't have thought of is at the sink running the line on both cold and hot at the kitchen sink! 100% I would have only ran it through without flipping the handle the opposite way! Great video! -Alecia from @pavingnewpaths
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Great info, we'll be doing this in a few day, this helps!
Thanks so much for watching. Good luck with winterizing.
Thanks so much for this video. I have this exact same camper and love it. I am winterizing it this weekend. I am in Virginia and its getting colder. I was just going to use my air compressor and blow out the lines and I think I will also add the RV antifreeze as well through all the lines. I am also going to blow out the black tank flush line just in case as well. Once question I have is mine has the solar package that keeps the battery charged. Being it stays in my driveway I think I may leave the battery connected as I will be checking on the camper though the winter anyway.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I hate that I forgot to put this in the video, but I wanted to remind you to blow out the outside lines as well. I’m not familiar with the solar package, but I’d imagine (no pun intended) it would keep you battery charged. I live in Colorado where it can get below zero and snow would cover the solar panels, so not a good option for me.
Solar panels should maintain the battery correct??
That’s a good question. I don’t have solar panels, but they should act as a trickle charger and maintain the battery. For us, we live in Colorado where temperatures frequently drop well below zero and this could cause a lead acid battery to freeze and crack. Also, we get frequent snow that would impede the solar panels from doing their job. So, I would think that it really depends on your particular situation.
True i am in Texas so maybe good idea here but not where ya get lots of snow.
Do you have an outdoor shower, or spray port? Found your. Channel looking at the 22MLE. It’s on our wish list in a few years. Love the layout.-John
There is a quick connect spray port (cold water only) on passenger side of the trailer and a quick connect spray port (hot and cold) in the basement on the driver side of the trailer. It’s a great trailer for a couple. Good luck!
Outdoor kitchen? Drain the sink. Do you need antifreeze in the black tank FLUSH?
I treat the outside faucets like the inside faucets. I blow air through them and run a little antifreeze through them. I haven't used antifreeze in the black tank flush, but I it wouldn't hurt. Also, I make sure there's a little antifreeze in the black tank and the grey tank and I've totally drain the freshwater tank..
Do you have an Amazon link to the spray nozzle you used to blow out the lines?
Chris, thanks for watching.
I’m assuming you’re asking about the adapter I used on the air compressor line. I don’t know exactly what brand I used, but here’s a link to one that should work. I hope this helps.
www.amazon.com/Winterize-Motorhome-Camper-Travel-Trailer/dp/B017CM0134/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=3TNRZEOV2RQUA&keywords=Brand%3A+Vibrant+Yard+Co.+LLC&qid=1666660813&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=brand+vibrant+yard+co.+llc%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-6
Thanks for the quick reply. We are traveling teachers too.
@@TwoTravelingTeachers I don’t have an air compressor. Can this be done without it?
@@amylchapman You can blow out the lines or you can pump antifreeze into the lines. You don’t really need to do both. So, you should be able to use antifreeze and skip the compressed air.