Draining water heater
When former BF & I had a RV together, we drained the water heater ( or thought we did) by opening the low point drains and parking on a slope so that the water heater was uphill. We then winteriz...
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Our rig's water heater does drain through low point drains as well but I've always just removed the drain plug as it is so much faster. We winterize de-winterize a few times each winter as we often camp for a couple of weeks in our warmer neighboring states of TX and AZ.
Additionally, it gives us a chance to inspect anode rod as we keep water in the WH all season, usually requires replacement every 4th year or so. Your method obviously worked as enough water was removed that expansion did not cause significant damage to occur.
Additionally, it gives us a chance to inspect anode rod as we keep water in the WH all season, usually requires replacement every 4th year or so. Your method obviously worked as enough water was removed that expansion did not cause significant damage to occur.
