rv winterization

BASIC RV
WINTERIZATION PROCEDURE

You will need:
Approximately 2 Gallons RV antifreeze

Procedure:

1. Drain all tanks, including fresh water, grey water, & black water.
2. Drain water heater.
3. Turn 110V off on water heater.
4. Locate back of water heater from inside of coach.
5. Change bypasses on water heater.
6. Locate water pump.
1. If water pump does not have bypass, disconnect hose form the suction or tank side of pump.  Attach a hose to suction side and place into one gallon of RV antifreeze.  Start water pump. 
2. If water pump has a bypass, place clear vinyl tube at bypass into one gallon of RV antifreeze & start water pump.
7. Open both hot & cold on the kitchen faucet until pure antifreeze comes out of the faucet.  Close the kitchen faucet. 
1. Continue this process to each faucet in the coach, one at a time.  (Do not forget the outside shower!)
8. Open toilet ball valve until pure antifreeze comes out of the valve.
9. Pull clear vinyl hose at water pump out of RV antifreeze.
10. Let water pump run until you hear a gurgling noise.
11. Shut water pump off.
12. Open all faucets in coach.
13. Block toilet valve open.
14. Drain off all water in holding tanks completely.
15. Open all gate valves.
16. Place cap on sewer connection.
17. Pour extra antifreeze down p-traps, approximately 1 pint per p-trap.

*    If you coach has a washer/dryer and/or icemaker please consult a technician.  The above procedure will not be adequate.