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fdonham

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Posted: 11/04/07 03:32pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

How much winterizing do I need to do if I have heat in my motorhome and my water tank is in the motorhome?

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Posted: 11/04/07 03:41pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Do you have an enclosed and heated underbelly?


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Posted: 11/04/07 04:05pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Minimally I would put a cup of RV antifreeze in each of the sink drains and shower drain. Drain the hot water heater and open all of the low point drains. If it were me, I would also put the pink stuff in the waterlines as well. If power should go out and it freezes, you could end up with an undesirable leak/repair.

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Posted: 11/04/07 04:31pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

You would be an excellent candidate for simply blowing out the water lines. I'd turn off the heat though. Good luck / Skip


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Posted: 11/04/07 06:02pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

You need to provide adequate information for an intelligent response. How are you planning to heat your MH? What average temperatures are you expecting? Are you aware the "heated tanks" are usually only heated when you run the RV furnace? Are you planning to drain the fresh water system and holding tanks, or do you plan to maintain your MH fully-loaded, ready to drive away on a trip? Do you have 120VAC available to re-charge the house and coach batteries?


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