Winterizing your RV (Axis/Vegas 24.1 specific)

[CLG]

I have drained the HWT, holding tank, water lines. I have blown out the lines connection my compressor to the city water connection.
While I was draining the low water valves I saw a 1/2 “ fitting on one of the water lines. Is this fitting meant for blowing out or pumping in anti freeze?
Pics are from my ACE.

[CLG]

Here are the pics

[JamieGeek]

If that is on the tank side of the pump (input) yes you can hook a line to that and feed it into a container of (pink) antifreeze to winterize the system.

[JoeDS]

If its on the inlet side of the pump, that would be for connecting a tube with fitting for inserting into your antifreeze bottle. Just before that fitting there is a inline valve going to the water tank. That would have to be turned off first.


So First drain the water tank, second close valve, Third attach tube and insert into Antifreeze bottle. Then turn on pump and run until each outlet passes pink antifreeze.


Don't forget to turn on the bypass valves to your Water heater and drain it.


If you want to save a little on antifreeze and you have a air compresser blow out the water in the lines first before staring the whole process.

[Hugh.vines@att.net]

Originally Posted by CLG

I have drained the HWT, holding tank, water lines. I have blown out the lines connection my compressor to the city water connection.

While I was draining the low water valves I saw a 1/2 “ fitting on one of the water lines. Is this fitting meant for blowing out or pumping in anti freeze?

Pics are from my ACE.

I blow mine out and leave it there no antifreeze

[RichRob]

I have a 2018 Thor Vegas 24.1, and was unable to find the low water valves. On my KZ Spree, they were easily found near end of camper on driver side, but on my Vegas, I was unable to find anything. I just blew out the lines into the tanks, and drained the tanks. Everything was then filled with antifreeze using fresh water tank to disperse the antifreeze. Sorry, can't help you with the fittings

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by RichRob

I have a 2018 Thor Vegas 24.1, and was unable to find the low water valves. On my KZ Spree, they were easily found near end of camper on driver side, but on my Vegas, I was unable to find anything. I just blew out the lines into the tanks, and drained the tanks. Everything was then filled with antifreeze using fresh water tank to disperse the antifreeze. Sorry, can't help you with the fittings

Lift off the mattress on the passenger side rear bed. You'll find two screws on the panel below the mattress--remove them and lift the panel up.

Under there you'll find the water tank, the water pump, and the low point drain valves.

[Professor]

Sold our 40' Monaco with 4 slides in Sept of 19...
Just purchased a used 2018 Thor Synergy in Jan of 20 in Florida...no winterizing this year!!
With the Monaco in Michigan, I drained everything, blew out the lines with the air compressor, pumped in the pink stuff, blew out the lines a second time and collected most of the antifreeze back from the low drain points. I was never sure that the air compressor didn't leave some water in the water line elbows. This way I was sure there was no water in the lines and I didn't have all that antifreeze left in the lines...I also took care of the hot water heater, ice maker, and the outside shower. Added pink stuff to the drains too.

[JimSpy]

Nothing like the last minute, but....

If I have my RV hooked up to house electric, have the tank heaters on and the interior Heat Pump going at 50 to 55 degrees....do I need to worry about the water in the Fresh Tank freezing?

[riskmgr]

Originally Posted by JimSpy

Nothing like the last minute, but....

If I have my RV hooked up to house electric, have the tank heaters on and the interior Heat Pump going at 50 to 55 degrees....do I need to worry about the water in the Fresh Tank freezing?

Depends on the outside temp. Would have to have hot water heater turned on for sure.

[riskmgr]

Originally Posted by riskmgr

Depends on the outside temp. Would have to have hot water heater turned on for sure.

Usually fresh water is underneath bed inside but the drain hose would have to insulated. Why wouldn’t you drain fresh water unless you’re living in it?

[JimSpy]

I didn't know there was anything in it until just this evening. Don't remember filling it.

[JimSpy]

It's going down to 25 tonight. And the water heater is out for repair.

[riskmgr]

Originally Posted by JimSpy

I didn't know there was anything in it until just this evening. Don't remember filling it.

It sometimes gets backflow from your city water but I always drain fresh water first before blowing my water lines. I use RV Antifreeze in faucet traps and tanks only.

[riskmgr]

Originally Posted by JimSpy

It's going down to 25 tonight. And the water heater is out for repair.

Need to uncap water line where it went to water heater and blow line out

[JimSpy]

You gotta realize, we're in Arizona. Freezing water tanks is not something uppermost in our minds, so I skipped Winterizing 101.

[jr_nicholson]

I use Chemical Guys washes, wax, sealants and ceramic coating. Very friendly on non-painted RV's.

I also use the Sun Joe SPX 9700 pressure washer and wands. Works very well. Different pressure heads for gentle water streams on RV with decals.

I connect the Chemical Guys foam cannon to the pressure washer and gently wash the grim off with a Chemical guys microfiber mop head and handle.

The outcome is amazing on your investment

[Drau2th]

Sir, I currently currently have the V. 5.0, Rev 7 of your splendid manual in a leather bound 3ring binder. Is there I site I can go to to update my current copy of your manual. Sincerely Raymond Matthews USA LTC Retired.

[JamieGeek]

Originally Posted by Drau2th

Sir, I currently currently have the V. 5.0, Rev 7 of your splendid manual in a leather bound 3ring binder. Is there I site I can go to to update my current copy of your manual. Sincerely Raymond Matthews USA LTC Retired.

If you're talking about Ed's Axis/Vegas manual, that can always be found here:
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f1...nual-4961.html

(I helped to edit a very early version but that is as far as my involvment with it--other than recommending it to everyone--has been.)

[Drau2th]

Thanks Jamie for the link and thanks for your early contribution to the manual and to the Thor Forums. Ray