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GPG52_'s avatar
GPG52_
Explorer II
Oct 12, 2020

NEVER TO OLD TO LEARN (new tricks)

I have a couple of RV winterizing questions:
QUESTIONS:
.. - What is the optimum PSI used when blowing out your RV water lines? (Newer trailers using PEX piping)
..- Do you disconnect your LP gas tanks before winter storage? After you securely close your LP tank valves, do you disconnect the tanks to relieve pressure in your RV's gas lines.
CURIOUSITY:
..- More of a preference on my part... Do you remove your spare tire cover and store it indoors vs. leaving it out to the elements for the winter months...con's leaves the spare tire open to elements and possible premature weather damage.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Oct 17, 2020
    cummins2014 wrote:
    IMO I wouldn’t use compressed air , unless you have filtration system on your compressor. There is no way I want what I see draining out of mine going into those water lines .
    I don't run mine all that much, and never when I'm not using it. So there isn't time for it to draw water in the line, and in truth. We don't drink the water that comes thru the lines in the camper. we carry bottled water to cook with, and drink.
  • Limit4's avatar
    Limit4
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2020
    Just on the tire cover, being a 5 or 6 times a year camper and usually for 2 weeks or less, I remove my cover before I leave and put it on when I return home. I have lost 2 when traveling.
  • cummins2014's avatar
    cummins2014
    Explorer
    Oct 13, 2020
    IMO I wouldn’t use compressed air , unless you have filtration system on your compressor. There is no way I want what I see draining out of mine going into those water lines .
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Oct 13, 2020
    LP - Turn off the main valve at the cylinder only.

    Tire Cover - Blew off en route a decade ago and never replaced.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2020
    GPG52! wrote:
    Thank you to all..
    BurbMan, when you say "relieve the pressure on the check valve" are you referring to the Hot Water Tank check valve?
    just open a valve / faucet any where. It will let the pressure off the system
  • GPG52_'s avatar
    GPG52_
    Explorer II
    Oct 12, 2020
    Thank you to all..
    BurbMan, when you say "relieve the pressure on the check valve" are you referring to the Hot Water Tank check valve?
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Oct 12, 2020
    If you set the air pressure about the same as the city water pressure regulator, it shouldn't hurt anything.
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Oct 12, 2020
    BurbMan wrote:
    - What is the optimum PSI used when blowing out your RV water lines? (Newer trailers using PEX piping)

    I would stay around 40-45 psi, that's where a regulator keeps you when connected to city water. Don't forget to open the low point drains and relieve the pressure on the check valve.

    - Do you disconnect your LP gas tanks before winter storage? After you securely close your LP tank valves, do you disconnect the tanks to relieve pressure in your RV's gas lines.

    I leave my propane connected and on year-round. I am usually in the RV during the off-season making mods of some kind and sometimes it's nice to have heat on.

    - More of a preference on my part... Do you remove your spare tire cover and store it indoors vs. leaving it out to the elements for the winter months...con's leaves the spare tire open to elements and possible premature weather damage.

    The cover protects the tire primarily from UV damage which is just as bad in the winter as summer. If you're parked in such a way that the spare stays out of the sun all day, then it wouldn't hurt to bring the cover inside. If your spare gets any sun at all, I would leave the cover on it.

    Also remember to prop open the fridge doors when it's turned off to prevent mold and mildew.



    I remove my spare tire and lay it inside the camper. It's clean, and hurts nothing. Ain't heavy either.
  • BurbMan's avatar
    BurbMan
    Explorer II
    Oct 12, 2020
    - What is the optimum PSI used when blowing out your RV water lines? (Newer trailers using PEX piping)

    I would stay around 40-45 psi, that's where a regulator keeps you when connected to city water. Don't forget to open the low point drains and relieve the pressure on the check valve.

    - Do you disconnect your LP gas tanks before winter storage? After you securely close your LP tank valves, do you disconnect the tanks to relieve pressure in your RV's gas lines.

    I leave my propane connected and on year-round. I am usually in the RV during the off-season making mods of some kind and sometimes it's nice to have heat on.

    - More of a preference on my part... Do you remove your spare tire cover and store it indoors vs. leaving it out to the elements for the winter months...con's leaves the spare tire open to elements and possible premature weather damage.

    The cover protects the tire primarily from UV damage which is just as bad in the winter as summer. If you're parked in such a way that the spare stays out of the sun all day, then it wouldn't hurt to bring the cover inside. If your spare gets any sun at all, I would leave the cover on it.

    Also remember to prop open the fridge doors when it's turned off to prevent mold and mildew.

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