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RV Winterizing

Summer always seems to be over far too quickly. And, as much as you would like to ignore the fact, it is very important for certain things to be taken care of and put away before the cold hard days of winter take over. Your RV is one of them. Certain things, like RV faucets, must be attended to, in order to avoid problems you'll probably not want to deal with in the future. As long as you attend correctly to your RV, preparing it for the winter, you will be able to retrieve it once again when spring rolls around, and find it in great condition for hitting the road again.

There are certain items that will need to be found in your tool belt as you endeavor to implement the preventative measures necessary for successful winterization of your RV. The first is a non-toxic RV antifreeze. Although each RV differs from the next, a good amount that should cover all of your basic needs is about 3 gallons.

You will also require a water heater by-pass kit, a water pump converter kit, and some basic hand tools that you can use to remove any drain plugs.

Your RV should contain an owner's manual which will be the best guide to caring for your vehicle in the way that is most effective. By following the guidelines outlined in that manual, you can successful check all RV faucets, appliances, heaters, pumps, and vents, and take the appropriate measures to secure them all for the winter.

Be sure to drain the water heater and the fresh water holding tank. However, be extremely careful, as the water heater should only be drained when it is not under pressure, and is not hot. Any gray and black holding tanks should also be drained and flushed, as is outlined in the manual.

You will need to open all of the RV faucets, hot and cold, including the outside shower and the toilet valve. The point is to drain out any water that might be found inside your RV. Failing to do this will result in very negative reactions to cold inside the pipes found in your RV. As the temperatures drop, water will freeze and expand, which will serve to damage a number of things inside your vehicle.

Follow the directions for using the by-pass kit with the water heater. If you do not do so, you will waste a great deal of antifreeze.

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