What did you do to your Class C MH today???

[Rich_Panganiban]

This is always a fun thread to watch in other forums, so I thought I'd start one here.

[tenbear]

DrewE wrote:

tenbear wrote:

DrewE wrote:
Filled up the gas tank (after putting in Sta-bil) and changed the engine oil and generator oil in preparation for a winter's hibernation. That is, of course, assuming we eventually have winter in Vermont this year.

How did you forecast the winter weather so well? I winterized mine almost 2 months ago. :h

I didn't. I've had the water system winterized for a good while, and merely procrastinated some on the gas and oil duty, and was fortunate enough to get away with it and look like a genius. It did help too that there hasn't been any impending massive snowstorms, so I wasn't too worried about having to go through salty and slushy roads.

As a matter of fact, I have had the water system winterized for several weeks, and then dewinterized earlier this month to travel for the funeral of a friend who passed away unexpectedly, and then re-winterized it afterwards. I'm getting plenty of practice blowing water out of the pipes....

Personally, I hope winter comes soon. Time for some real skiing, had enough spring skiing this winter.

[DrewE]

tenbear wrote:

DrewE wrote:
Filled up the gas tank (after putting in Sta-bil) and changed the engine oil and generator oil in preparation for a winter's hibernation. That is, of course, assuming we eventually have winter in Vermont this year.

How did you forecast the winter weather so well? I winterized mine almost 2 months ago. :h

I didn't. I've had the water system winterized for a good while, and merely procrastinated some on the gas and oil duty, and was fortunate enough to get away with it and look like a genius. It did help too that there hasn't been any impending massive snowstorms, so I wasn't too worried about having to go through salty and slushy roads.

As a matter of fact, I have had the water system winterized for several weeks, and then dewinterized earlier this month to travel for the funeral of a friend who passed away unexpectedly, and then re-winterized it afterwards. I'm getting plenty of practice blowing water out of the pipes....

[tenbear]

DrewE wrote:
Filled up the gas tank (after putting in Sta-bil) and changed the engine oil and generator oil in preparation for a winter's hibernation. That is, of course, assuming we eventually have winter in Vermont this year.

How did you forecast the winter weather so well? I winterized mine almost 2 months ago. :h

[DrewE]

Filled up the gas tank (after putting in Sta-bil) and changed the engine oil and generator oil in preparation for a winter's hibernation. That is, of course, assuming we eventually have winter in Vermont this year.

I also bought a $20 head unit last night to upgrade the original dash radio. I'll lose the ability to play cassette tapes and to receive AM radio stations, but gain the ability to stream audio via bluetooth (and act as a speakerphone), play MP3s from SD cards and USB devices, and plug in an aux in cable without the use of a cassette adapter. I'll also have a little remote control.

[ericsmith32]

Started to work on plans to redo the bedroom. Going to pull out the bed and put 2 jack knife sofa's instead. That way the children can be back there and irritate themselves and not us in process. At night the sofa's can be folded down for bed purposes, have to figure out the gap and get a good pad for it. Hard to get around the bed the way it is.

Used sofa's look to be less than $200 and the frame underneath less than $50. The bottom cabinets if they can be removed just turn them and put on opposite sides. The sofa will fit perfect after that. Not sure on the seat belts and anchoring, the sofa itself just zip-its should hold until the floor gives. The electrical pieces will mount under the drivers side sofa. Eventually would like to shove 2-12v agm's under that side, and a 20-40 gallon freshwater on the other. No more winterizing!

Going to be a big project but overall make the RV more usable.

[tenbear]

Desert Captain wrote:
Since winter has come to southern Arizona with lows breaking into the upper 20's I "Winterized" it, Arizona style....

Opened all of the drain valves and emptied the water tank, water heater, outdoor shower handset and then added pink RV anti freeze to the sinks and shower drains. Added the rest to the black and gray tanks as there is only a gallon or two off water in each.

Lastly.... I restocked the bar. :B
Should be good to go until spring.

:C

Come to Northern Vermont, it's warmer here.

[Desert_Captain]

Since winter has come to southern Arizona with lows breaking into the upper 20's I "Winterized" it, Arizona style....

Opened all of the drain valves and emptied the water tank, water heater, outdoor shower handset and then added pink RV anti freeze to the sinks and shower drains. Added the rest to the black and gray tanks as there is only a gallon or two off water in each.

Lastly.... I restocked the bar. :B
Should be good to go until spring.

:C

[goreds2]

The weather was so warm in Ohio last Saturday, we took the girlfriend's CLASS C from the storage unit to the nearest casino and stayed overnight needing no heat source! Had a great time.

[TyroneandGladys]

Took it for emission testing and she passed with flying colors.

[goreds2]

Girlfriend now has her Class C in storage.

[Calisdad]

My furnace quit. A quick glance at Youtube gave me the courage to tear into it and voila! Dang mud daubers had built a nest right on the gas orifice. Cost= $0 Time spent 3 hours (the exhaust manifold was rusted in place.)

[jaycocreek]

I have always had Wave heaters in my Motorhomes/Fifth wheels/Trailers and campers but my currant Wave 8 is just to big to mount in my Class C where I want it so I have been using my big buddy heater..Works well but I have not plumbed it into the system yet.I use an external propane tank off my hitch haul when I use it camped and use the portable disposable tank for quick stops to warm up.Last about 6 hours on low on 1 one pound bottle..

[OFDPOS]

goreds2 wrote:
Last week, I bought a Mr. Heater Big Buddy for girlfriend's Class C. We used it Saturday as we stayed over night via a Halloween party. Yes, we had both air vents cracked etc. 🙂 It did a great job.

Just saw an ad for one of those $74.99 was wondering if they were good to have around.. Now if I can just remember where I saw the ad may pick one up...
Thanks for the plug on them...

[Kit_Carson]

Today I winterized my MH by blowing out the lines, putting anti-freeze in the traps, etc. While I was at it I organized my storage bays, organized and straightened the things in the cabinets. Wrapped the water pump with a couple of towels and also the outside shower. I do this for a little extra protection. Now, I am ready for spring. Happy winter everyone.

[Nevadastars]

Since the temps have dropped quick here, we winterized it our usual way, blowing out the lines with compressed air and pouring anti-freeze down the traps.