Just bought a 2015 28SE

[Gracie-XRD]

We just ordered a CruiseAire 28SE. We have been camping with various different units since 1973, but this is our first 5th wheel. Thought we would join this forum to pick up some hints about the unit.

 

[st.rodder2]

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Hope you have many happy and safe trips. You will love towing the 5th wheel.

 

[NorskeBob]

Congrats - you'll enjoy a fifth wheel. Great place for info.

 

[peter nolin-XRD]

I just took delivery on a 28 se also, had a couple of problems but nothing major. I been trying to find the the bi pass valve on hot water tank. and some information on how you winterize it. it says to have a easy way to do it??? got some kind of 4 way valve on the rear of the rv, I think the pump is were the little stand is, Ill keep working at it. Good luck with the new rv.

 

[NorskeBob]

I just took delivery on a 28 se also, had a couple of problems but nothing major. I been trying to find the the bi pass valve on hot water tank. and some information on how you winterize it. it says to have a easy way to do it??? got some kind of 4 way valve on the rear of the rv, I think the pump is were the little stand is, Ill keep working at it. Good luck with the new rv.

On ours the valves are behind the hot water heater. I blow out the water system with 60 lb air. Pressurize the lines and then open the drain valves until no more water comes out. Then add pink stuff (RV antifreeze) via the pump.


Our water pump has a winterizing valve and hose.

 

[sleepyT]

Gracie & Peter
Congratulation on the new campers. Hope you have many years of safe trips and GREAT FUN...Enjoy...

 

[peter nolin-XRD]

I'all take a look, never thought of using air, thanks for the reply

 

[NorskeBob]

I'all take a look, never thought of using air, thanks for the reply

I only use air because I have a pancake style compressor thatr I use for my truck and trailer tires and truck air bags. If I did not have air I would only use the RV antifreeze. Always add via the pump - not the RV tank.

Ensure all of the tanks are empty - pour antifreeze down the drains and then I drain the tanks again. I leave the drain valves open.

I leave the drain cap on the water tank and hot water tank off during the winter too.

Last but not least - don't forget the shower hose - just about forgot last year.

 

[cowboy_71]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new FW...

 

[Gracie-XRD]

I just took delivery on a 28 se also, had a couple of problems but nothing major. I been trying to find the the bi pass valve on hot water tank. and some information on how you winterize it. it says to have a easy way to do it??? got some kind of 4 way valve on the rear of the rv, I think the pump is were the little stand is, Ill keep working at it. Good luck with the new rv.

Peter, the hot water bypass is behind the grate (cold air return) below the kitchen sink. You have to take off the grate by unscrewing it. The anti-freeze hose is in the end table between the chairs in the back. Again you have to unscrew the cover. Just follow the loose white hose until you find the valve. Turn the valve, stick hose in anti freeze and you are good to go. Don't forget to do the outside shower last. There are lots of threads to tell how to do it. I'm just giving you location of stuff.