So true. I had 3 of your items happen to me: the toilet valve, water pump, and the outdoor shower. Duh. Great list and you will save people lots of money.
Hi Jacob, could you address the type and freeze point of antifreeze to use? It seems the RV antifreeze producers make it difficult to ascertain exactly what you are getting with their products. Here in Minnesota, using the correct antifreeze does seem important. I thought use of an propylene glycol based RV/Marine antifreeze would be ideal, (no odor, non- flammable, better for o-rings) but then saw burst cautions at -10 if use of "pvc" fittings were included as listed on the Starbrite -50 product. Do you have any general recommendations on selecting the correct product? My RV manufacturer recommends against use of a ethanol based product.
Everyone thought I was weird when I had a check list. My dad got me on it when he did the same thing for our family RVs growing up. We had an old Terry which we sold when he passed because of all the memories the old Terry was like new 30 years latter.
Another commonly missed item; When using the RV antifreeze method and uptaking it at the water pump, the water inlet fitting/check valve and the water line connecting to the rest of the system may still have water in it. Also, icemakers and the line that feeds them.
3/8 would be a bit overkill, I agree that most RV frames are a little too thin, but with only a little extra reinforcement in the problem areas they'd be fine(as long as the people building them actually care to do it correctly!) I'm a fabricator, welder, mechanic, and have had all 3 types of RV.. Motorhomes are my preferred RV...
I haven't found a video on how to keep from freezing and breaking parts when you plan on using your RV during the winter and don't want to winterize. Am I missing it or might that make a good video? Thanks for the great content.
Glad to hear you mention the Truma AquaGo. Same thing applies to the Truma Combi in our Winnebago Travato. It must be bypassed and drained as a part of the process. A good friend of ours bypassed it to keep antifreeze out of it, but forgot to drain the Truma tank. Of course, the tank cracked over the winter. This was several years ago. The repair cost her well over $3,000. Checklists people!!!
For full timers at permanent sites, we don’t use the water pump and fresh water tank. Should we winterize the water pump and lines? We are in central Tenn. Thanks and as always enjoy your videos and your buying an RV course really helped us out!!
If the pump is mounted in an area which could freeze, yes, I'd run some RV antifreeze through it. You never know when you might need to put the pump into use for some strange reason (such as a future winterization using RV antifreeze) , and replacements aren't cheap these days.
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Don't forget any water filters. I disconnected mine, but it still had emough water in jt to cause it to crack.
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So true. I had 3 of your items happen to me: the toilet valve, water pump, and the outdoor shower. Duh. Great list and you will save people lots of money.
Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful!
Hi Jacob, could you address the type and freeze point of antifreeze to use? It seems the RV antifreeze producers make it difficult to ascertain exactly what you are getting with their products. Here in Minnesota, using the correct antifreeze does seem important. I thought use of an propylene glycol based RV/Marine antifreeze would be ideal, (no odor, non- flammable, better for o-rings) but then saw burst cautions at -10 if use of "pvc" fittings were included as listed on the Starbrite -50 product. Do you have any general recommendations on selecting the correct product? My RV manufacturer recommends against use of a ethanol based product.
So if you use a compressor to blow out excess water but use to water pump to run the antifreeze, we are good?
Everyone thought I was weird when I had a check list. My dad got me on it when he did the same thing for our family RVs growing up. We had an old Terry which we sold when he passed because of all the memories the old Terry was like new 30 years latter.
“Checklist Manifesto” Atul Gawande. Great book, quick read. The lesson is to create checklists for your RV.
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful
Awesome video well done 🛠️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks for watching!
Another commonly missed item; When using the RV antifreeze method and uptaking it at the water pump, the water inlet fitting/check valve and the water line connecting to the rest of the system may still have water in it. Also, icemakers and the line that feeds them.
P-traps are often overlooked for winterization.
I even pump rv antifreeze though the back flow pressure valve in the black tank flush.
What is the minimum thickness that an RV frame should be? I am thinking 3/8 of an inch steel. Maybe the subject for a new video?? Thanks.
3/8 would be a bit overkill, I agree that most RV frames are a little too thin, but with only a little extra reinforcement in the problem areas they'd be fine(as long as the people building them actually care to do it correctly!)
I'm a fabricator, welder, mechanic, and have had all 3 types of RV..
Motorhomes are my preferred RV...
@@joelcatlin7246 Good points, but I want my RV frames overbuilt. Not just barely enough. 👍
@@user-zo6xg8bx4l True enough! Then you start with an MCI bus and convert it! 😁
I haven't found a video on how to keep from freezing and breaking parts when you plan on using your RV during the winter and don't want to winterize. Am I missing it or might that make a good video? Thanks for the great content.
Glad to hear you mention the Truma AquaGo. Same thing applies to the Truma Combi in our Winnebago Travato. It must be bypassed and drained as a part of the process. A good friend of ours bypassed it to keep antifreeze out of it, but forgot to drain the Truma tank. Of course, the tank cracked over the winter. This was several years ago. The repair cost her well over $3,000. Checklists people!!!
Is it okay if there is a little water in the black and grey tank over the winter?
There's no problem with dumping antifreeze in them.
Or……’toilet’😊. Great tips
For full timers at permanent sites, we don’t use the water pump and fresh water tank. Should we winterize the water pump and lines? We are in central Tenn. Thanks and as always enjoy your videos and your buying an RV course really helped us out!!
If the pump is mounted in an area which could freeze, yes, I'd run some RV antifreeze through it. You never know when you might need to put the pump into use for some strange reason (such as a future winterization using RV antifreeze) , and replacements aren't cheap these days.
Hey I sent you an email. I need the app today, paid last night.
Thanks for emailing! Glad it got fixed
Do I need to winterized in S. CA?