just signed the paperwork today. im in love with my 35rlts. has anyone winterized this unit for minus 40 yet. it gets cold up here. looks like it could make it through our canadian winters.
ahagen wrote: just signed the paperwork today. im in love with my 35rlts. has anyone winterized this unit for minus 40 yet. it gets cold up here. looks like it could make it through our canadian winters.
Hi ahagen, congratulations on the deal! One feature on the 35RLTS that I'd not encountered on any previous trailer is that there are 2 sets of low point drains on the water system (plus the tank drain at the back). One wants to make darn sure they flush both with anti-freeze when winterizing. Also, if you are new to this rv business, make sure you use a good quality antifreeze, like Prestone because some of the cheap stuff has been found to freeze at our -30+ temps regardless of what they claim.
Dave & Jan
2008 Jayco Designer 35RLTS
2005 Dodge 3500 SLT, LB, 2WD, DRW, NV5600 6-speed, 3.73 gears, Jacobs Exhaust Brake, BD X-Monitor for Boost & EGT, AFE System 2 Intake and Cat-Back Exhaust, Lund Boards and Flaps, & Tonneau Cover.
Good call on pulling the valve. That was probably too ambitious for me to do that early in the morning. I also forgot to remind of the outside shower. That should be flushed too.
We're hoping to get out next weekend in the Designer Rxxx. We're close enough right. I'm the redheaded step child.
I've got to get those pics dug up for the convection microwave venting for you guys. Sorry we're just been so busy with this animal shelter thing this weekend. We just got back an hour ago from our second day there.
sanderson.66 wrote: .....Speaking of boiling: Cruz...you said you have the gas oven. Do you use a tile or pizza stone in it?
We have a flat pizza stone and a deep dish pizza stone. We've used the flat one in a previous camper and it worked well. We have a gas oven at home and use these all the time.
Haven't used either in this one yet, but will be in a couple of weeks !!
CRUZ
HR & Beth
2006 Chevy Silverado LT3 3500HD, DRW, D/A, CC, LB, 4x4 and RED
2008 Jayco Designer 35RLTS
Cassie - pure Black Giant Schnauzer
Mollie - pure White Mini Schnauzer (the boss)
i guess i should have been a little clearer last time. when i said winterize i meant i would be using it all winter. it wont get moved after the fall but i will be staying at a 4 season campsite with full hookups. i will skirt it with plywood and have heat tape on the city waterline. i have the w/d which i plan on using all winter too. cant wait
Ahagen,
Welcome aboard! Thermopane windows are a must. -40?? My freezer doesn't go that low. Now I know why a great number of y'all go south for the winter. That cold I'd guess it be good to have the spouse with ya too.
Ed & Elizabeth and occasionally Ashliegh
Copper
2007 Dodge Ram 3500,QC,LB,DRW,4x4 w/6.7 CTD (BlueTec), 6 speed auto, Factory Exhaust Brake
B&W companion hitch over sprayed in liner
2008 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Onan 5500, Polar Barrier
Army/Navy retired
Well, back safe and sound from her first trip. Spent a long weekend in the Charleston area. Not a single issue, either. One thing I did notice that is strange is that I cannot get my tire chock to fit on one side of the unit. The tires on the driver's side seem to be closer together than they are on the passenger side? Does this mean I have an axle alignment issue? I did have to put that side up on a 2x8 to get level, but that should have no effect? The chocks I use are the BAL brand with the ratchet that expands them between tires.
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