Teeshot1939 wrote:
Thanks for the replies...especially Solo for taking the time. I am also referring to a 2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD. Yes I am referring to the lines behind the exterior access panel. I've reread the instructions again and I don't see where it says to disconnect the line from the icemaker to the valve. Step 1 says shut off water supply in the galley...I get that. Then it says to disconnect the water supply. If you have already shut off the supply line why do you need to disconnect it at the Winterization valve? How can you flush the supply line with antifreeze if you shut off the supply line back in step #1? Could you explain the valve positions? Which lines are active or open when valve is ON and which are active or open when valve is CLOSED? I appreciate your patience, experience and knowledge.
First of all, don't hesitate to message me on this and I'll see if I can step you through some of your questions and how I winterize our 42QD.
Here is how I understand Winnebagos/Itascas procedure. By disconnecting the supply line at the winterization valve, this is what is suggested by Maytag in their manual on leaving the fridge in possible freezing temps so I will assume that Winnebago used that step to insure complying with the manufacturer's recommendation. Some of the water will drain from the fridge-not much however in my opinion-when the supply line is shut off at the galley and the winterizing valve turned in the open/drain position. Winnebago is not suggesting pushing antifreeze through the fridge lines at all so that is why they say to shut the supply off at the galley valve and then drain what you can with the winterization valve in the down position.
As I mentioned, I still do not like how much water is left in the fridge and lines by doing it this way so that is why I use compressed air and antifreeze. I do know that a local Winnebago dealer pushes antifreeze through the fridge on the 42QD (not the filter however) and that is what I choose to do too. By the way, if you are not comfortable winterizing your 42QD yourself, the Winnebago dealer in our area will do everything on this coach for $142 in a fall special right now. Perhaps someone in your area would do the same.
If you would like to know specifics on what I do, drop me a note and I'll see if I can help. I'm not particularly fond of the "pink stuff" in my water lines but it's easy to flush in the spring and besides, I just have to stop and think about all of the water system and appliances I might destroy if I get freeze damage.
