Drain System; Winter Traveling - Airstream INTERSTATE SE 2024 Owner's Manual

Drain System

1� Lavatory Sink strainer
2� Gray Water Tank
3� Galley Drain
4� Gray Water Tank
5� Clean out tee
2024 Interstate 19 SE
General Information

Winter Traveling

Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require
certain precautions to protect the plumbing system
and your personal belongings from being damaged by
freezing�
While traveling, simply use your common sense� How
cold is it? How long will it be before you can turn the
heat back on? Is the temperature dropping or rising?
Remember, when driving at 50 MPH, the wind chill
factor will cause the interior of the touring coach to cool
much faster than a touring coach that is parked�
1� You should have a plentiful supply of fuel as the
heat from the furnace warms the touring coach and
keeps the fresh water lines and black water holding
tank from freezing�
2� If your stay is longer than overnight, you should
endeavor to have 120-volt electricity available� Of
course, you can run your generator to recharge
the battery, or even use the generator continually,
keeping an eye on your generators fuel� Since
the generator starts off the house battery, it is
recommended to start the generator prior to
running the batteries down�
3� Minimize use of electricity if 120-volt power source
is not available�
4� Leave cabinet doors, wet bath doors, and
wardrobe doors slightly open at night to allow
circulation of air in and around all components�
5� Save 12-volt power by using non-toxic RV-
approved antifreeze in the gray water holding tank
instead of the heating pad to prevent freezing�
Quantity of antifreeze needed will vary with
ambient temperature and the amount of liquids in
tank�
6� For extended stays in cold weather, insulate all
water lines outside the touring coach� You should
remember that low temperatures in combination
with high winds cause an equivalent chill
temperature much below what your thermometer is
reading� For instance, with an outside temperature
of zero degrees, and the wind velocity of 10 miles
per hour, the equivalent chill temperature is -20°F�
7� Remember to remove and drain the exterior
shower faucet to prevent freeze damage�
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