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anniez
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Nov 17, 2018

Slide left out during first snow

We have been having problems getting our camper winterized this year. First time doing it ourselves and the valve that is supposed to allow the antifreeze into the system is either not there or not working.

I drained all the water from the water heater, the low point drains, but can't get the pump to run. Antifreeze in the pee traps. To access the water pump, we had to have the slide out.

Long story short, temperatures have dropped and we got about 3 inches of snow last night.

We swept all the snow off the top of the slide, but are concerned if we put it in, then the moisture inside the trailer will be an issue.

Any ideas on what the best thing to do is with the slide? We will have to wait and deal with the water pump come spring.

12 Replies

  • Close the slides, but also run the furnace for a day or two to dry everything. Then you should be ok.
  • First off. Right at the water pump there should be a hose and a valve. Turn the valve, stick the hose end in the jug of AF. Be sure the valves behind the water heater are set to bypass. Turn on the water pump and go inside and open one faucet at a time until you see pink.
    As for closing the slides? As long as the snow is brushed off the slide room roof, close it up. No big deal.