How to Winterize w/ air compressor
The water pump on my '87 Falcon is broken so I can't pump in the pink stuff. I'm shopping for a new camper so don't want to make any repairs. Any tips on how to winterize the pipes with an air compr...
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There are a couple of excellent responses to the question, so I will not repeat those good suggestions.
However, I would add two comments that were not mentioned and differ with one comment, i.e, blowing out the farthest water source first.
In my approach, I start with the highest water source which is the shower and end with the lowest which is the outside shower.
I open one valve at a time and place a paper towel in the shower, sink, toilet, etc. to verify that I got results.
The other point that didn't get mentioned is the toilet valve. You cannot get the water out unless the flush valve is open. I do not use another person to help, so I have a carefully measured 2x2 pole that rests against the kitchen cabinets when the flush valve is depressed. When done properly, it is not necessary to put RV anti-freeze in the fresh water system, which simplifies the un-winterizing process in the spring.
I have used this technique for 16 years with no adverse results.
However, I would add two comments that were not mentioned and differ with one comment, i.e, blowing out the farthest water source first.
In my approach, I start with the highest water source which is the shower and end with the lowest which is the outside shower.
I open one valve at a time and place a paper towel in the shower, sink, toilet, etc. to verify that I got results.
The other point that didn't get mentioned is the toilet valve. You cannot get the water out unless the flush valve is open. I do not use another person to help, so I have a carefully measured 2x2 pole that rests against the kitchen cabinets when the flush valve is depressed. When done properly, it is not necessary to put RV anti-freeze in the fresh water system, which simplifies the un-winterizing process in the spring.
I have used this technique for 16 years with no adverse results.
