Outdoor storage in very cold climate.
Purchasing a class A motorhome to be used and stored in northwestern Pennsylvania. Desire to store it indoors during our extreme lake-effect cold winters. However, in the event we are unable to se...
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I used to have the dealership winterized for me. It is cheap insurance for your first winterization. I finally took the time to make a checklist for winterizing. It's not that hard to do. Missing an item is costly though so be thorough.
I was forced into learning when coming home from Florida and Michigan was 15 degrees. I didn't want to trust it so I purchased some RV antifreeze and a hose to fit on the water pump which I put into the 3 gallons of antifreeze. I drained the fresh water and hot water tank, bypassed the hot water tank, and proceeded to open each valve in the motorhome until pink antifreeze is present. I had not used the ice maker or washer/dryer so it was easier than usual. Oh yeah, don't forget the water filter. Last but not least I pour antifreeze in the traps of the sinks and shower.
Each motorhome is a little different,so think it through before you decide to do it yourself.
I was forced into learning when coming home from Florida and Michigan was 15 degrees. I didn't want to trust it so I purchased some RV antifreeze and a hose to fit on the water pump which I put into the 3 gallons of antifreeze. I drained the fresh water and hot water tank, bypassed the hot water tank, and proceeded to open each valve in the motorhome until pink antifreeze is present. I had not used the ice maker or washer/dryer so it was easier than usual. Oh yeah, don't forget the water filter. Last but not least I pour antifreeze in the traps of the sinks and shower.
Each motorhome is a little different,so think it through before you decide to do it yourself.
