question about low point drain and winterizing

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We are taking the 5er out this weekend, and hopefully we don't have to worry about winterizing again since we live in N.E. Texas. However, if the forecast calls for it, I have no problems doing it. My question is this: Since I use my air compressor set on 30lbs to blow out my lines, do I have to worry about the low point drains, or is this just for draining the lines when not blowing them out?

Also, since I keep my 5th wheel at my house and have a 50 amp plug, could I just turn on the furnace on the lowest setting if the forecast called for freezing temps?

scottg · Answer

Yes, you still have to drain them because water gets trapped in them.And yes, the furnace should protect everything - at least in theory.

bb_tx · Answer

Just blow out the low point drains after you blow out all the other lines. Just takes a few seconds.

tenoc · Answer

tim1970 wrote:Also, since I keep my 5th wheel at my house and have a 50 amp plug, could I just turn on the furnace on the lowest setting if the forecast called for freezing temps?Winterizing is cheaper (and only takes few minutes) than furnace.

wnjj · Answer

TenOC wrote:tim1970 wrote:Also, since I keep my 5th wheel at my house and have a 50 amp plug, could I just turn on the furnace on the lowest setting if the forecast called for freezing temps?Winterizing is cheaper (and only takes few minutes) than furnace.Winterizing is cheaper, but turning on the heat (or a space heater) is faster.  It depends upon if you have spare time or spare money I suppose.  You also may not end up needing the heat but you can’t take back the time you spent rewinterizing.

old_guy · Answer

you will run out of propane in a hurry running it 24/7

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