Howto: Water System Winterizing - Roadtrek CS Adventurous Owner's Manual

HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

HOWTO: Water System Winterizing
Do you really need to winterize?
If your Roadtrek is going to remain heated to comfortable temperatures, and the temperatures during the day are
well above freezing (above 40 deg. F or above 4 deg. C) and the forecast is for temperatures just below freezing for a
few hours at night with calm winds, then you don`t need to winterize. The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the
lines from freezing.
If the forecast is for extended cold periods, with daytime temperatures at or below freezing, if you`re not heating
your Roadtrek, or if you expect sustained winds and the roads and ground is already frozen, you need to winterize.
As always, you are final judge and you need to do what is comfortable and makes you feel good. If you are not
comfortable with leaving water in your lines when it gets cold, and you will sleep better, go ahead and winterize.
How to winterize using anti-freeze
This procedure can be done in less an hour with no specialized tools. You will need a funnel and your Robertson head
screwdriver that came with your Roadtrek.
• • 1. Get 2-3 gallons of RV antifreeze.
DO NOT use automotive antifreeze. RV antifreeze is non-toxic and safe for potable water lines.
• • 2. Dump and rinse the gray and black tanks if they are not already empty.
• • 3. Turn off the water pump and open your single lever galley faucet, putting it in the middle halfway between the hot and
cold settings.
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