A Complete RV Winterizing Checklist

[Scubawise]

Many have asked found this

https://rvlife.com/rv-winterizing-checklist/

[JamieGeek]

Thor has a video about winterizing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkHCkTEwf24

[EA37TS]

Originally Posted by Scubawise

Many have asked found this

https://rvlife.com/rv-winterizing-checklist/

No where near complete. Doesn’t mention washer/dryer or fridge ice makers.

[dkoldman]

Originally Posted by Scubawise

Many have asked found this

https://rvlife.com/rv-winterizing-checklist/

I would have thought they would be more thorough than that?

Winterizing mean so many things and for a national publication, they should start with the context. RV Antifreeze is overrated. They should state the options and what are the pros and cons of each based on how long you intend to store coach and more imporat5nly where is the RV located.

When I rad this statement "If you don’t do this, the water heater will have to be completely filled with antifreeze before it will spread to the rest of the plumbing. You will end up wasting a ton of antifreeze (and money) if you don’t first bypass this system." I don't think you are suppose to put RV Antifreeze in water heater PERIOD? I would never back fill my main water supply lines with the stuff anyway, but at least it is valid option for some. I can't imagine an RV with water heater but no bypass valve?

Other tidbit or nuggets
1. When I winterized, I turn off a switch that I installed myself outside in water heater panel that allows me to turn off my water heater so the switch on the inside is basically disabled. It is how I prevent to someone else turning on water heater when I know water heater is winterized. A sticky note inside can do the same thing, but I have poke yoke solution.

2. I print of 4 sheets of paper that I tape in the sinks, on the toilet and shower that say the coach is winterized DO NOT USE along with the date.

3. I missed where they said to remove the water filter for proper draining.

4. Take the battery out!!! Again no context, but that sounds absurd.

5. Are they saying you suppose to jack the RV up and place on blocks? I guess that would be helpful for the Catalytic Converter Thieves because they can get the wheels and tires while they are at it.

6. Even though they heavy feature RV Antifreeze, they don't even cover the only way I use RV anti-freeze which is to pour a cup in the P traps

[dkoldman]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

Thor has a video about winterizing:

Thor's video is consistent with my manual. The Pink RV Antifreeze is not required if you can drain and blowout properly.

[howzball]

Originally Posted by EA37TS

No where near complete. Doesn’t mention washer/dryer or fridge ice makers.

Oh, so I'm not the only one who's learned the hard way to pull out the little plug at the bottom of the washing machine when winterizing?

Another $200 repair lesson learned.

[HMCSW]

I am lazy so I keep mine in a insulated garage and never go more than a few weeks between at least a weekend trip to the shore.