My Winterization Checklist

[bgrhrdt]

Winterize

2 gallons RV antifreeze
Fully drain all black & grey tanks
Turn Water Pump Off
Drain Fresh Water tank and close drain valve
Place water heater to “bypass” position
Remove anode rod and drain water heater
Open hot and cold low point drains and re-cap
Switch to “Winterize” position
Place winterizing hose in RV antifreeze jug
Turn on water pump
Open faucets:
Kitchen sink H&C
Washing machine H&C
Shower H&C
Bath sink H&C
Toilet
Outside Shower H&C
Return valve at water pump from “Winterize” to “Normal” position
Turn water pump off
Pour RV antifreeze in drains (kitchen sink, shower, bathroom sink & toilet bowl)
Keep water heater valve in “bypass” position

De-Winterize

Do not replace anode rod in water heater yet
Check water heater in “bypass” position
Fill fresh water tank
Turn on water pump
Turn on water and open faucets one at a time until clear:
Kitchen H&C
Washer H&C
Bath Sink H&C
Shower H&C
Toilet
Outside Shower H&C
Remove Water Heater compartment cover
With plug out of water heater, turn water heater valve to “Normal” for a few seconds to flush
Return Water Heater to bypass position
Flush Water heater with wand to remove sediment
Replace anode plug in water heater
Place water heater to “Normal” position (pump runs as it fills water heater)
Bleed air out of hot water line at faucet

[Terry W.]

Don't forget the black tank flush if you have one. Personally I don't pour any in drains, you did that running it they the pipes

[rhagfo]

Ok it is mid July, unless you are in Siberia we don’t discuss winterizing!

[bgrhrdt]

Originally Posted by Terry W.

Don't forget the black tank flush if you have one. Personally I don't pour any in drains, you did that running it they the pipes

Hey thanks for reminding me of that. My last trailer was a straight downstream line that I never had to do anything to, but I'm not sure how this one travels, so good catch!

[Terry W.]

On mine there isn't an outside shower just a hose so I connect it the the flush and do it that way

[BookPaul74]

I take mine to Arizona in the winter, that’s how I winterize. ��

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by BookPaul74

I take mine to Arizona in the winter, that’s how I winterize. ��

Mine goes to FL Winterization consists of running a couple of recycled beer through the black tank on Saturday night after a platter of fried fish or some shrimp. Hmmm, thinking I'm gonna have to leave early already.....

[BookPaul74]

Originally Posted by sourdough

Mine goes to FL Winterization consists of running a couple of recycled beer through the black tank on Saturday night after a platter of fried fish or some shrimp. Hmmm, thinking I'm gonna have to leave early already.....

All I’m going to say, Taco Tuesday.

[GHen]

Great list!

I also would include what you do with the battery, I do a full disconnect, and or remove and put in the garage on a trickle charger.

[Terry W.]

Good catch Gary I pull mine put it in my shop on a battery tender

[bgrhrdt]

For those of y'all who use RV antifreeze to winterize: How do you put antifreeze into the black tank flush line? I was thinking of just putting a funnel in the black flush port on the panel and just pouring a cup or two of antifreeze in there. Any suggestions?

[bgrhrdt]

Great advice. Thanks