Comments on: RV Winterization: Storing the RV in Freezing Temperatures

By: Dalton Bourne

Dalton Bourne — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:30:19 +0000

If you want to keep winterize RV without antifreeze, you need: drain the water, drain the black and gray holding tanks onto a designated local dump station, repeatedly flush the toilet and open all faucets until water is all drained, makes use of a blowout plug to let compressed air pass through all the water lines for a thorough drain. It’s recommended that you line heat-generating insulation tape on hoses, valves, and water lines – as these are most vulnerable. Your RV needs a little bit of ventilation, vent covers allow your RV to control the air coming in – making sure there’s free airflow. Finally, Upgrade or install insulation will do wonders to keep your RV warm.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:50:15 +0000

In reply to Denny Nelson.

Denny, great advice.

For everyone else, remember to use dry or silicone lubricants. That way you won’t get dirt or dust into the mechanics that you want to move. Traditional or the original WD-40 is more of penetrate – meaning that when it dries up, it won’t keep lubricating. Great to have in the RV for when things get stuck, but not the best for maintenance to keep things working.

Happy RVing!

Kimberly

By: Denny Nelson

Denny Nelson — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:06:41 +0000

Lubricate locks and rubber seals. WD the door hinges. Grease the wheel bearings to push out any moisture.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:16:03 +0000

In reply to Bloggin Brandi.

I’m not as familiar with sprinter vans as I am with Class A and Class C motorhomes. That being said, one way to drain your hot water tank would be to keep the pump on and open up the hot water in your sink. Combined with the low point valves, this will clear most of the water out. Then you can cut off the hot water bypass valve and close the low point drains and add the antifreeze.

Remember, the point of the antifreeze is to make sure that the water does not expand when frozen. The antifreeze I get is concentrated and I have to add water to the bottle. If you are concerned that you have not gotten all the water out of your lines, then don’t add as much water to the concentrate. That way it will mix with whatever water is left in the system and not expand when frozen.

By: Bloggin Brandi

Bloggin Brandi — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:30:45 +0000

I think I covered all of the steps for winterizing the rv except I wasn’t able to locate my hot water tank lines. I know they’re inside, but not easily accessible. I have a sprinter van and nothing is accessible. The best thing I’ve found to do is insulation, drain the water and add the non toxic antifreeze.