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dave17352's avatar
dave17352
Explorer
Oct 23, 2020

Winterizing a Leprechaun 260ds

I have a 2017 Leprechaun 260ds. It has the little door on the side for the fresh water hose and a little blue valve that you turn in one direction for fresh water fill or winterize and the the other for city water inlet.

My question is are you suppose to be able to suck the pink stuff through the water inlet when on fresh water fill and winterize position. I could not get that to work and took the panel off and went directly to the pump as I have on all my previous rigs. I have looked high and low for a youtube on this particular water inlet setup and have not found it.

This little panel has the fresh water and black water flush inlet. It also has the little blue valve and a little bity lite and a water pump switch.

Thanks in advance for help.
Dave
Class C
  • Jack_Spratt's avatar
    Jack_Spratt
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2020
    We also hav a 260 DS. In order for the “suction” to work I have to elevate the
    antifreeze above the valve. Setting the jug on a step ladder works fine.
    Once it starts drawing it works fine.
    It doesn’t require much fluid either.
  • dave17352's avatar
    dave17352
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2020
    Jack another question couple questions for you. When you fill the fresh water tank I am assuming it goes in the same place as it comes out. I turn that valve in front of the fresh water tank when winterizing. Also the only way to tell when the fresh tank is full is when it overflows out what I assume to be the vent and comes out underneath the rig. Are these to observations correct? The overflowing part makes me a little nervous and I don't really like it but I suppose I can get use to it!

    One other question have you ever taken the platform off the queen bed It would certainly make nice access to the the systems. If you have how did you find it attached.

    Thanks Dave
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer II
    Oct 23, 2020
    That’s crazy ! Such a professional operation. Especially regarding something most everyone has to perform. :(
  • Jack_Spratt's avatar
    Jack_Spratt
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2020
    #1. Turn the valve in front of the tank so no anti freeze goes into it.
    #2. My wife watches the gauge in the camper and let’s me know when it’s almost full
    I’ve always meant to time it so I would know the time from empty.
    #3. I’ve never taken the bed platform off
    Removing the panel to the left of the access hole gives you a good view of everything.
    I added some foam insulation to keep the lines from resonating
    and quiet the pump. A small accumulator tank is on my to do list.
    Swapping out the access screws for Velcro tape makes the job fast and easy.

    For Bob: it’s no big deal, you could stand there and hold the jug, but my way is easier for me.
    It’s only about 5 minutes a year
  • whemme's avatar
    whemme
    Explorer II
    Oct 24, 2020
    Didn’t you get an owner’s manual describing the winterization process?
  • dave17352's avatar
    dave17352
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2020
    The owners manual is generic nothing specific at all. I have been winterizing my stuff for decades. This is a little odd.
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer II
    Oct 24, 2020
    For Bob: it’s no big deal, you could stand there and hold the jug, but my way is easier for me.
    It’s only about 5 minutes a year


    I was referring to the lack of info on the videos. :)
    Jack, what you are doing is fine.

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