Storing Your Unit; Winterizing; Air Pressure (All Models) - Jayco Eagle 2006 Owner's Manual

Travel trailer and fifth wheel

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Depending upon your area and where your unit is stored, your camper may be a target for

damage from rodents and insects. To protect your camper, never leave food inside the unit

and ensure that all surfaces are clean. You may want to place rodent control products in the

unit during periods of storage. Mice and other rodents can do a tremendous amount of

damage to the drapes, cushions, etc. particularly during the winter months. Storing units in

fields make them particularly inviting to rodents. Periodically inspect your unit during

storage and seal off any areas which can offer an entry point to rodents or insects. Please

remember to remove any screens or tape you have used to seal openings before you use the

camper again. Special interest publications, such as articles and books offered through TL

Enterprises (Trailer Life, Motorhome, etc.) can offer additional and practical advice on the

proper storage of your camper. Damage from rodents or insects is not covered under your

Jayco Limited Warranty.

NOTE: When storing your travel trailer, it is recommended that the battery be

unhooked to avoid draining the battery.

WINTERIZING

Preparing your recreation vehicle for winter is very important for most states and Canada.

Failure to prepare the coach will cause the supply lines and the water heater to freeze

causing breakage. Repairs due to freezing are not be covered under the terms of your Jayco

Limited Warranty.

Please keep in mind that your towable RV was not designed for use during sub-freezing

weather.

There is no commodity or product that can be added to the fresh water system to ensure

freeze protection while the system is in use, other than RV antifreeze. Do not drink water

that contains antifreeze. This includes non-toxic RV antifreeze.

WARNING: Do not use Ethylene Glycol (automotive antifreeze) or

Methanol (windshield washer antifreeze) in your fresh water system.

They are harmful to the water system and may be fatal if swallowed.

There are two methods of winterizing your trailer based upon your models floor plan.

Please read, understand and follow all instructions before beginning.

Air Pressure (all models)

This method will utilize an air hose to blow excess water from the water lines.

1. Make sure all holding tanks are empty.

2. Run the pump until it is dry, this will take approximately 15-20 seconds.

3. If your unit has the utility center, make sure that the five (5) valves are set up in the

antifreeze/sanitize configuration.

4. Using an air hose and adapter, blow air through the city water connection.

5. Leave the faucets, drains and toilets open. Any remaining water will blow out in five

to ten minutes.

6. Pour one cup of non-toxic RV antifreeze into all drain P-traps.

Eagle Conventional Travel Trailer and Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer