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popeyemth
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Nov 20, 2013

Sharkbite RV winterize kit

Thanks very much for the replies on what size plumbing is in my camper :)
Now I'm asking the brain trust here where to get a winterize kit with the popular Sharkbite fittings.
I had the kind that screws onto the pump in my Hybrid but would prefer a permanent in line on for my Coachman.
Thanks,Mike
  • If you want to use sharkbite you will have to make your own 'kit' (T, valve, suction line etc.) which will be expensive. Sharkbites are great but pricy.

    Just get one of these kits.....install on pump suction line. Has a 3 way valve and hose to allow sucking anti-freeze directly from bottle using you pump.......LINK

  • Thanks very much that's exactly what i wanted. Strange that delivery is more than the product,though.
    Thanks again,
    Mike
  • You could get the similar Camco product at Amazon. If you are Prime or can get $25 in your order, you don't pay shipping.
    Camco Kit
  • popeyemth wrote:
    Thanks very much for the replies on what size plumbing is in my camper :)
    Now I'm asking the brain trust here where to get a winterize kit with the popular Sharkbite fittings.
    I had the kind that screws onto the pump in my Hybrid but would prefer a permanent in line on for my Coachman.
    Thanks,Mike


    Don't forget the WH bypass kit unless you want to waste 6 to 10 gal of antifreeze during each winterization. Also, I don't think WH manufacturers recommend putting antifreeze in their tanks, but I could be wrong on that.

    Larry
  • Anti-freeze in the water causes all kinds of problems.
    Trust me!
    It took forever to get the smell and taste out of the water after an issue I had.
    I thought the valve was closed (by-passed) and some antifreeze got into heater.
    Next time we heated the water; Oh brother!

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