Winterizing Travel Trailer - Jayco Eagle 264 BH Owner's Manual

To empty tank:
1. Place travel trailer as level as possible to make drainage easier.
2. Attach a flexible sewer hose to adapter and secure with a clamp.
3. Remove cap and attach adapter onto valve housing.
4. Turn adapter 10° to lock onto pegs.
5. Place other end into approved sewer system.
6. Open the 3" drain valve to drain the sewage tank.
7. Open the valve on the gray water tank to utilize the water to wash and rinse the hose.
All drain pipes have a "P-trap" installed into each line. Water in these traps prevent odors
from escaping into the travel trailer. During travel, water from the P-traps may spill and
permit odors into travel trailer. These odors come from food particles decomposing in the
tank. By adding water and using a RV approved deodorizing agent the contents will
dissolve faster and will keep the drain lines and tanks clean and free flowing. Chemicals
are available at an RV supply store.
Most states and parks have strict laws and regulations to prohibit dumping of wastes of
any kind into anything other than proper disposal facilities or sewer systems. Almost all
privately owned parks have either a central pump facility or offer a campsite hookup of
sewage. You can find lists of many dump facilities throughout the United States in
Woodall's, Rand McNally Camp Guide, Good Sam Camp Guide, KOA Kampgrounds
Camp Guide, and various other publications. Some fuel stations also have dump stations.

WINTERIZING TRAVEL TRAILER

Preparing your recreation vehicle for winter is very important for most states and Canada.
Failure to prepare the coach will cause supply lines and water heater to freeze causing
breakage. Repairs due to freezing are not to 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 systems 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
and may be fatal if swallowed.
Two methods of winterizing your travel trailer after draining and flushing your drainage
system are listed below.
Method 1
1. Make sure all holding tanks are empty.
2. Run the pump until dry, about 15-20 seconds.
3. Using an air hose and adapter, blow air through the city water connection.
4. Leave the faucets, drains and toilets open. Any remaining water will blow out in
five to ten minutes.
5. Pour one cup of NON-TOXIC RV antifreeze into all drain P-traps.
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