How to Winterize Your RV/Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel, MotorHome, or Camper

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How to Winterize Your RV/Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel, MotorHome, or Camper

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Күн бұрын

Check out this video for a complete walkthrough on how to winterize your RV, travel trailer, camper, 5th wheel, or motorhome. When the leaves start to change up here in Michigan I know I have a few main preparations to make for the coming winter. One of these is to get the travel trailer ready for some cold weather and snow. In this video I go through that process step by step and offer some pointers and advise for protecting the exterior, water system, and preventing mice from invading!
When we purchased this trailer used one of the first repairs I had to make was to correct some damage from the previous owner not winterizing the water system properly. The 'p' trap on the bathroom sink had cracked from freezing and it was a pain to repair. With different types of pipe (ABS,CPVC, and PVC used in this trailer it took a few trips to the hardware store to get the random parts that were needed. This was a lot of work that could have been avoided with a proper winterization the year prior. I hope that this video can help someone out and help prevent extra repairs before the camping season begins next year!
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@BlueBike586 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of older comments so I thought I’d let you know it’s still being watched and much appreciated.

@leSH4D0W 7 жыл бұрын

I bought my fifth wheel this summer and im leaving it on my lot. Went through a bunch of videos and yours was the most simple and straight forward! Really helpful . Thanks

@clawdia123 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry... I have been going nuts with watching winterizing videos.. I found yours and it was perfect. Wish I had found it first. Yours was so easy to follow and did not have all the nonsense we don't need to know. We are retired and this is our first Trailer. Thanks again from Iowa. God Bless

@keithpanaro2252 7 жыл бұрын

That is a great video. Thanks for the clear and easily understood information. I have only 1 thing to add on the antifreeze topic. Many trailers have a hot and cold drain port under the back corner the close to the bumper. It can be tricky to loosen the plug when the system is under full pressure. I would recommend starting with no pressure, opening 1 plug, and turning on the pump only until you see the pink. This requires a helper. Then reply and repeat it on the second line. I hope this helps.

@fredfitzgerald2327 4 жыл бұрын

Your video is well done. Its not hard, done in less time than it takes to pull it to a RV center and saves you $100.00. Antifreeze is less than $10.00. Thank you.

@susanheath6064 8 жыл бұрын

My husband and I consider ourselves Not So Handy, but we bought a use RV this summer and have been learning all about it and how to take care of it via youtube. Your video was the most simple and easy to follow of all the videos we looked at regarding winterization. We were hoping you had another video regarding De-Winterization so we will know what to do come spring. Thank you again!

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I have not done a de-winterization video but maybe I should this spring. Basically the only thing to do is drain out all the antifreeze and rinse the system out with water a few times by filling and draining. I also like to add a few cap fulls of bleach to the water tank and run it through the system with a full tank of water as well. Hope that gets you started!

@susanheath6064 8 жыл бұрын

+SSLFamilyDad thank you again!

@tracywilliams3854 7 жыл бұрын

Another great thing to use to deter mice is Irish Spring Soap,mice hate the stuff plus it makes things smell great,we use it in farm equipment to keep them out of the cabs and engine compartments and to exorb smoke smells.

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@aidannina494 7 жыл бұрын

Tracy Williams i was about say that and then I saw your comment most people don't that soap is rats and mice enemy it's actually because of one chemical can't remember the name of it but to mice it smells like acid to them and if the eat it costs there mouths and makes them regurgitate repeatedly. I learned this from my teacher

@soculese 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE the idea of putting the Antifreeze into the fresh water tank and pumping it thru the system like that. I would NOT have thought of that. I am doing my first winterization this year and was not looking forward to disconnecting hoses from the pump. Thanks for the tip.

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+Stan .Tyszka Glad I could help, hope it works out well for you!

@terryjulin5766 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Great Job! I've watched 5 or 6 of these, trying to figure out my first winterization of my new (used) camper. Yours was the easiest to understand and I'm going to try out what I learned tomorrow. Thanks a lot! Terry

@codysembrat2958 4 жыл бұрын

This has been the best video Tutorial on Winterizing I’ve seen. Thank you for taking the time to show us this. Just bought and set my first Camper this week in WVa and plan on winterizing it next Month. 2003 34’ Sandpiper. Already the best purchase I could have made! Thanks again!!!!

@harvest3070 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you. My wife and i just bought a popup for which there is no documentation. I have been figuring out everything from KZfaq!

@ontariobushcraft536 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video you can only find videos on newer campers. Saved me money

@120redtail 8 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I don't have a shut off valve for my hot water heater so I have to reconnect my hoses every year, wish I had something easier. I have a trailer much like yours just smaller. I agree that it has been a great investment, $5,000 for a used trailer that really has been pretty easy to learn. Your video was great and I will share it with my friends who are also new to the camper/RV world. Thanks again. Rita

@patrickgniech5995 4 жыл бұрын

Don't neglect giving it a nice bath (roof & sides) as well as a good cleaning inside that way you don't have a big mess come spring.

@happyshoe1 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this together. Extremely helpful!

@snipedinthehead9073 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m a young single mom. Clue less in this. My 77 wilderness has no power or anything. Winter and snow are coming. These were good tips and well stated. So thank you. I have no help. I’m gonna cover it if I can with silver tarps. As well.

@RobMan 8 жыл бұрын

Something I didn't catch but may be useful for those that don't know. Be sure the anti-freeze is "potable". While it may not be something you want to drink; it's pretty important to be sure it's something that won't harm you if someone happens to. I also installed a siphon hose at my bypass valve. It stays permanently installed so I don't have to take apart water lines every year and all I need to do is put the hose in the gallon of anti-freeze, turn on the pump and run it through. I can get it completely done with less than one gallon. Something you didn't mention was covering your camper. I covered mine until the wind destroyed my $300 cover. I then decided to not cover it for a couple of years. That was a huge mistake. I just replaced 4 tires, had to re-caulk nearly everything on my roof, replace vent covers from sun damage, and not to mention it took me nearly a day to wash it for our 1st trip out. I can assure you it cost me several hundred dollars more to fix the damage of NOT covering above the cost of a cover. A tip for buying a new cover is to either shop for one in late winter or spring. Everyone is shopping for them in the fall and the prices will be the highest.

@brendalemoine5640 7 жыл бұрын

Best video on winterizing! Thank you! It cost $80 bucks to bring it in! Crazy..

@annek1226 7 жыл бұрын

Camped for 20 years in Wisconsin (it gets cold around here!). We used a compressor to blow the lines out and never had an issue with lines freezing! The only year we did have a problem was the year we inadvertently locked a chippy inside a storage area. The little squirt decided he wanted better accommodations and chewed his way thru and past a bathroom pipe to access the trailer. Needless to say the pipe had to be replaced! By the way, there were fabric sheets all over the trailer!

@ryanbodnar3980 9 жыл бұрын

getting ready to winterize my trailer for the first time, been watching tons of videos, yours is the best one I've seen! well done and thanks!!

@SSLFamilyDad 9 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Bodnar Glad you found it useful, thanks!

@TheWNCMOVERS 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing #winterizing #rv #camping trailer tips! Especially tips for us folks who have older trailers with out the fancy water pump system! #WNC #AVL #HVL #movers #moving

@dennissmith8618 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! I know this is an older video, But we bought a used travel trailer this spring and i did a search for winterizing it, thank you for the video it was very helpful.

@diannestanley766 3 жыл бұрын

You helped a lot now I can get this to my RV thanks

@diannestanley766 3 жыл бұрын

You made it easy

@laurarash8664 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea about saving the antifreeze... thanks for the info!!

@HankinsMT 6 жыл бұрын

We just bought our first trailer and trying to get "educated" ... thanks for the tips! Nice video ...

@juliesorick 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I think I can handle the job. Bless you. Julie.

@floyd6502 9 жыл бұрын

Great video...here I go, winterizing my trailer. Thanks,

@ixlr82fast4u 5 жыл бұрын

One thing that I do as well is winterize the awning(s). Prior to the cold weather and temperature fluctuation it is important to open the awning and clean the material. Then allow the awning to stay open for a day or two to allow it to air dry or sun dry prior to storage. If the last time you used your awning the weather was rainy or wet, then it is really helpful to open and dry the awning soon after the camping trip and allow the material to dry, even in the spring or summer when the weather is warm. Storing a wet awning can cause mold and or discoloration and stains on the material depending on the material. Also, a little Vaseline on the rollers prevents corrosion and helps keep the awning easy to operate. Also, I noticed that some comments were made about using the compressor method to winterize the plumbing. This method does work, however if a person chooses to use this method, then they need to understand that high pressure in a system with water in the lines can cause a rupture or a plumbing fitting to burst. These lines are only plastic in most cases with many fittings being pressure fittings. Using high air pressure in a closed system can cause severe problems and expense. Having a significant amount of water in the lines can create a significant back pressure and trapped energy.

@gailk2830 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice and video. Thank you and god bless

@garyweber61 7 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks also the mice and the dryer sheets.

@elmaster22 8 жыл бұрын

Nice i just got a 25 foot camper great deal only $800!!!!! And is on very good condition just lil work to do on it....this video is helping me alot im from Massachusetts so i need to winterize it ASAP.

@elmaster22 8 жыл бұрын

Now did u leave some water on the tanks or drain all the tanks?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+elmaster22 I drained the tanks first then left some of the antifreeze water mix that drained in there while I was bleeding the antifreeze into the lines. Basically anything that went down the drain while I ran the faucets and flushed the toilets until I could see antifreeze coming out. .

@elmaster22 8 жыл бұрын

+SSLFamilyDad thanks.....i mean if u leave some antifreeze in the tanks not water like a say lol.....thx for your help really help

@Kitchguy 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thx keep you. We just bought a trailer for the first time so this will be good to review when I winterized next year. :)

@robthetireman 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 03 alumascape by holiday rambler, with double pop outs, plumbing every where , I use a small compressor to blow out lines , way easy to do

@rejeanrobichaud 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks that's exactly what I wanted to know

@PeterButlerBroker 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video! We have been camping for a long time, starting out in tents and then a pop-up trailer, but didn't use the water system. We picked up a 24' Mallard this summer and I wasn't sure how to winterize it. Your video is easy to understand and I'm sure will help me this morning! :) Thank you!

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck and let me know if you have any questions

@PeterButlerBroker 8 жыл бұрын

+SSLFamilyDad It went well! There was no shut off valve for the hot water heater to re-direct the water on our camper, but everything else went like clockwork! I've subscribed to your channel to check out the rest of your great videos as well! Have a great day! Peter

@tracyfox6480 5 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thanks for the great video. One thing I still have a question about... Am I supposed to disconnect the batteries? Anything maintenance-wise I am supposed to do for them?

@cruznvso1860 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome, simple instructions to Winterize my RV..... Even better is that I just purchased, this Spring.... almost the identical RV,. Same colours right down to the Couch/dinette colours, in pristine condition.... So all those other videos aren't as helpful for those of us who love our older, homes away from home, RVs.... Wish me luck.. I'm heading out to Winterize for my first time....😜

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+Cruzn vso glad it helped you out, good luck!

@sigma_polymath 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, never thought about dryer sheets in place of mothballs must be the chemicals in the sheets, we use No.4 steel wool to fill holes, mice seem to not like steel wool, that is the only tip I have... We have spiders and snakes which also take up residence in campers, the attic you name it down here in the winter; mothballs work for them I believe I will try the dryer sheets for a change... Have a Blessed one.

@SSLFamilyDad 9 жыл бұрын

Give them a try, they smell a whole lot nicer! The steel wool is a great idea, I was thinking about plugging a couple external spots just to be sure so I will give that a try. God bless.

@blueworld25 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It’s great!!

@carminefaro8165 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video..... I've seen on other winterizing videos that they did NOT pour antifreeze into the fresh water tank. Instead, they swapped the fresh water hook-up for the antifreeze hook-up. You described why you choose to pour antifreeze into the tank, but does that (pouring antifreeze into the tank) then require a flushing of the fresh water tank when you de-winterize your TT?? Not pouring the antifreeze into the tank would eliminate the need to flush the fresh water tank in the spring. Thanks for the input/feedback.

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

+carmine faro yes, in spring I fill the tank with water then run it through the system to flush out the antifreeze. Then do a standard water system sanitize just like I would do anyway with bleach. Fill and drain several times

@tonycamaro1677 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. Informative and well edited😃

@margaretgarrow694 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your response!

@clayton1350 8 жыл бұрын

great info for us beginners!!

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

Hope it helped!

@bradschak 8 жыл бұрын

For those that use a battery on your camper like I do, I recommend using a battery tender over the winter to keep your battery charged. I use the Battery Tender Jr. which was $25.00 and well worth it. I even use it between camping trips. The only other thing that I do that was not mentioned is to keep the ceiling vent in the bathroom open about an inch. I have a vent cover so I don't worry about water getting in and it is good to have air movement. I keep the bathroom door open, of course.

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+bradschak Great idea, I have never really used a battery tender with ours since I just have the battery installed here for the brake system. Thanks!

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 6 жыл бұрын

There are several facebook grouos that also help immensely, ie rv helpful tips and tricks

@NathAston 7 жыл бұрын

Really cool! I recently did a trip through Europe which was unbelievable! I put videos on my channel but a camera just can't capture the experience!

@1958ella 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I learned a lot!

@dennistoland6778 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, we are first timers at this and attempting to stay economically minded in what we are doing, never once thought about the possibility of a mice problem.....thanks again

@keatsgipsy9991 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you so much

@lynndrowns4391 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this my husband forgot about some things and he really appreciated this video so Thank you so much!!

@arlenesmith8277 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful!

@sarahferrazzani2950 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks

@myjeepzia 8 жыл бұрын

you did it very well thank you very much

@maryjordan5907 8 жыл бұрын

very helpful, Mary J

@C100RXP 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you.

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sabrinapino11 8 жыл бұрын

it's beautiful

@elaineekberg113 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@griffinf83 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video but i would Highly recommend take ALL FOOD, BEDDING, AND CLOTHING out of camper anything mice can make a nest out of and do a deep clean to kill smell of food

@seanwillman6373 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!

@wilsonfan6712 8 жыл бұрын

good stuff. thank you.

@seeasmuchasyoucan 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! We found it very helpful. My son and I also enjoyed the opening and closing music. Do you happen to remember where you found that? Thank you and safe travels in the RV!

@patrickpeterman4890 7 жыл бұрын

when you closed the by-pass valve to the hot water heater-how did you get the antifreeze into the hot water heater- how did you "dewinterize" the trailer including the hot water heater?? thanks good video- and yes I am new to the rv lifestyle; pattiboypatrick

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Peterman the hot water tank was drained and then bypassed so the antifreeze just fills the tubing

@patrickpeterman4890 7 жыл бұрын

gotcha! thanks good videos much appreciated,patrick

@ibcnu2987 6 жыл бұрын

If you were to apply that same concept (draining the tank) to the lines, it would replace the water in the lines with air so they couldn't freeze. (A few drips won't expand enough to cause the water system to break). Then you won't have to do all that de-winterizing flushing and sanitizing, or put chemicals into your fresh water system, or pay for it.

@patrickpeterman4890 6 жыл бұрын

thanks! much appreciated patrick

@endermanmc2758 7 жыл бұрын

You don't really need antifreeze once you've blown the lines. Only in the traps. That's what I do.

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

+Ed Mc71 blowing out the lines is certainly another way to go

@Kabalongski 7 жыл бұрын

WD40 is not a lubricant, it's a degreaser. It's great for cleaning out gunk but it also takes any lubricant with it. Great video though. 👍🏽

@atozbikes 5 жыл бұрын

Macho Man doesn't really matter what their website says. You missed the poster's point. Good luck with your wd40

@curtphoto3260 7 жыл бұрын

This is the most onformative video on KZfaq for winterization. It is so helpful and easy. It's our first time to do this and you're easy to understand. We have a washer and dryer in our trailer. Instructions I have found says to pour 1/2 a gal in the washer and let it run for 20 seconds on rinse spin and shut it off. Do you know is it very important to discontect the water lines to the machine. They are nearly impossible to get to. Or would it work to run the machine from the fresh water tank with antifreeze in it so the washer water lines get pink in them too?

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

I have not winterized a washer and dryer in one but I would assume that if you just run it with the anti-freeze in the tank until you see some in the washer you should be fine, make sure to run the rinse so some gets through tot he drain as well

@raulrivera1055 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your video. VERY informative. I have one something like yours but, my design transform inner like "Trunk Bay Beach," of the V.I.🌴🐠🎹🚔🍹😎🇵🇷Dj6-Pack

@kevinandclaudiamccann3999 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for creating the video. It is straightforward and easy to follow., We live in Eastern North Carolina and plan to take the camper down to Florida for January and February.. There is a chance we might get below freezing temperatures during December and also in March when we return but it would be unusual for the temperature to stay below freezing during those months for more than 24 hours. We are wondering if we should just drain the water system or should we go ahead and drain it and also add the antifreeze.

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

that is your call, if it stays well below freezing over night it could freeze and crack the p traps or the water lines. To be safe I would add the antifreeze

@ibcnu2987 6 жыл бұрын

I'd just leave the heat on or a small electric space heater if you are hooked up to AC.

@JulieDeKeyser-oi4tv 9 ай бұрын

Just a question; Do you get much snow where you are?, If so how do deal with that as in concerns of roof not caving? Or damage at all? We are parking our fifth wheel here on our rural lot as well. I am hoping that creating the slope with the uneven parking will be enough. Curious to hear your input. Thank you for your video this our first RV as well.

@deanofmen1 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. We are winterizing for the first time at age of mid 50. Just upgraded from 25 years of pop up. We have the ability to pump directly from the antifreeze jug, used 2 gallons. I really liked the idea of getting one side up, it helped drain everything. Question, I did not have to use the fresh water to run the anti freeze. Does the fresh tank need any antifreeze? Thanks for your efforts and attitude. blessings to you and yours.

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

As long as you make sure it is as close to empty as you can get you should be ok. It won't hurt to just pour a little but in there if you want to be safe though. Just have to sanitize the whole system come spring anyway. You'll enjoy having the travel trailer over that popup!

@whooops61 7 жыл бұрын

I love how you left a Bible verse at the end!!!! What do you recommend for the top during Minnesota outdoor storage? Some say tarp, some say shrink wrap, some say always store it inside, and yet others say you really don't need to do anything because it is a 2017 model (the roofs are so well built these days).

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

it will never hurt you to cover it in some fashion to keep the sun and water off the roof. Using a tarp is cheapest, shrink wrap is probably best and/or keeping it inside. I would disagree that it won't do some damage over time if left outside every winter year over year even if it is well built!

@dennisbarrocas7018 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's Dennis. What would you recommend doing to protect the exterior of a camper, especially the roof, when storing it in snowy Montana for the winter? Do I need to find an indoor storage?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

It is best if it is covered if you want the roof to last the longest but it will not hurt it to leave it out for a few years during the winter. Just check the roofing for leaks/cracks in the sealant around vents and other protrusions in the spring

@dennisbarrocas7018 8 жыл бұрын

thank you

@laurarash8664 8 жыл бұрын

AWESOME...We have a 37' Forest River Cardinal that we just bought this year and are winterizing it tomorrow. Ours DOES have the ability to pump straight from antifreeze jug, but your way sounds SOOO much easier. Love the tilting idea too...QUESTION: in the spring how do we sanitize all the tanks to remove the antifreeze from them??

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+Laura Rash Drain the antifreeze out ( I save mine in jugs for next year) and then fill the tanks with water. Let it site for an hour or two then drain it all out. Next fill the tank and add some bleach. Run it through all the faucets and shower and then let it it overnight (don't add too much bleach, just a few capfuls. Drain the tank again. Then fill with fresh water and drain once or twice to ensure they are clean. It sounds like a lot but honestly very little actual touch time.

@paulmcdonald7578 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks! We just bought a trailer. Right before winter, so I’ll definitely do this stuff. Question: what about the battery/plugging in?

@jacknorton5197 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Great video on how we can get our "new" camper winterized. We have a 17 foot camper that we are going to keep at our house over the winter. Is it a good idea to cover it with a tarp after we winterize it?

@peggyangstadt2185 4 жыл бұрын

Do you put slide out in for the winter? Do you leave trailer plugged in to keep battery charged or take battery out?

@angelgirl7041 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I am in the market for a travel trailer for my family. I love camping but am sick of tenting it. I wanted to make sure I knew what was involved with owning one of these babies. it seems like a lot of work but we'll worth it. I'm sold so come next spring I hope to find a used camper. thank you for helping me make up my mind.

@bradschak 8 жыл бұрын

+Angela “Angie” St. Laurent My family was where you are a little over a year ago. We bought a travel trailer and it was one of the best purchases we made for our family. They do require maintenance but I recommend creating a check list for things like this and it will make it a lot easier. It really isn't a lot of work. Wintering my trailer, which includes pumping anti-freeze through all the lines, cleaning and sealing the rubber roof, protecting the slide out seals (if your trailer has a slide out) cleaning and protecting the awning, and everything else takes about a day. Most people I know who have trailers don't go through the process I do but it gets me out of the house and I go over almost every square inch of the trailer to make sure nothing either needs to be repaired or replaced. I do it again in the Spring to make sure I am ready for camping. I know you will have a blast with a camper. We have met some great people doing it and I know you will too.

@margmcgill6297 8 жыл бұрын

What about moisture inside the trailer. We use crystal packs from Dollar store and hanging bags from Lee Valley (lava rock) and some people put out bowls of cat litter. Prevents the musty smell when you open up in Spring. Thank you for your video.

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

That is a great ideas also, since it is so cold here throughout the winter the air is pretty dry so we don't have much issues with moisture. But if you do, those ideas sound great to me!

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594 6 жыл бұрын

Damp rid helps

@hozettes 8 жыл бұрын

I like the video...and the scripture at the end. Acts 2:38 is good too...along with Romans 6:4. Thanks again -Chris

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always nice to hear positive feedback about those, not all seem to share your apprwxiation:) thanks!

@ChrisRI1000 8 жыл бұрын

It is our first year RVing. So this is the first time I will be winterizing and you have some ideas I like. Specifically I like the idea of using the fresh water tank instead of accessing the pump. Most other videos instruct me to access the pump. One question I have is do you think blowing out the lines with compressed air is necessary? BTW I use RV antifreeze because it doesn't have the ethylene glycol that is poisonous to ingest like normal antifreeze has. In fact you could theoretically drink it straight out of the jug however I can think of many other things I would rather drink! :)

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+Kris K lol, yes I am using RV antifreeze also, you should never ever ever put automotive antifreeze in your RV, very bad:) I do not think that using compressed air to blow out the water lines is needed. Just make sure to get some antifreeze in all of the lines and the drains and you should be fine. Good luck and have fun in that new RV!

@davidgurrola9370 9 жыл бұрын

My Parents has a 1995 rainbow travel trailer they bought it new.They used it maybe 10 times from now The last time they used it water was coming from the middle of the floor.is there pipes under there.

@SSLFamilyDad 9 жыл бұрын

+David Gurrola There very well may be, and I would assume there are since water has to be coming from somewhere:) That might be a hard to get to repair but you could try to cut out and repair the floor, or try and unhook the water line (it is probably flexible plastic) from both ends and pull it out from under the cupboards

@ronblack9092 8 жыл бұрын

I have a motorhome. If I am going to store it for 3-4 months should I put gas saver in the gas tank?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Black probably would not hurt

@JohnnyTango111 8 жыл бұрын

Can all motorhomes survive Alaskan winter? I was thinking about buying a class B roadtrek or xplorer and drive up to Alaska from Arizona.

@nicholascesparza 8 жыл бұрын

So what if I can't find the water diversion valve for the water heater? Will it hurt it if I run anti-freeze through the water heater?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+Luckie Cruz It will not hurt but you are going to spend a lot on 5 gallons worth of antifreeze.

@nicholascesparza 8 жыл бұрын

+SSLFamilyDad oh, I see, so it'll just be a waste of anti-freeze. Ok, thanks for the info!

@Kyleejune 8 жыл бұрын

Hi what is the intro music in this video, it is awesome!!??

@conniezahn9120 6 жыл бұрын

We live in are 5th wheel trailer it on cement how do I weather's it to live in

@galerenee7274 5 жыл бұрын

Anything about how to do this on a camper that stays in the same place all year at a park? Seasonal we dont use over winter but we also dont drive it anywhere when we are using it

@tinagardner5539 Жыл бұрын

I am also looking to do this. Any tips?

@dbonenfant1289 8 жыл бұрын

your camper looks almost identical to my1990 camper which I bought as a salvage (needed a new roof so with that done I have it parked on some land in the mountains so I need to do all my winterizing, we basically use it to dry camp but have been manually filling water tank and filling sink with jugs of water. how can I move antifreeze through the system without having the pump working?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+D Bonenfant get the pump working:) will need to pump water through the system somehow

@snipedinthehead9073 5 жыл бұрын

Prolly use olive oil instead of Wd40.

@facelaw674 5 жыл бұрын

How many times do u change the dryer sheets doing the winter

@SSLFamilyDad 5 жыл бұрын

don't need to be changed, just put them in at the beginning of winter and take them out in spring

@facelaw674 5 жыл бұрын

@@SSLFamilyDad ok thank u I'll try that

@robertcurry3535 7 жыл бұрын

We are first timers, is it ok to leave the trailer without electricity or should it stay plugged in ?

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

it is ok to leave it without electricity for sure

@jcarndt1 7 жыл бұрын

So I did the antifreeze into the fresh water tank to fill the lines ( 4 gallons )but could not get it to pump. I added straight water to the tank for a few minutes and then It pumped fine. I used 4 gallons last year and it worked fine. Any thoughts ?

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

could have just been the slope of the trailer, if it is leaning to one side the water in the tank may not have been covering the pump inlet

@jcarndt1 7 жыл бұрын

Fixed. Thanks for your help !

@JohnnyTango111 8 жыл бұрын

Why does dryer sheets prevent mice?

@joanrec4167 7 жыл бұрын

please answer. i'd like to know too. we tried using them in our cottage in the thousand islands and peppermint oil seemed to work but the dryer sheets didn't. do i need to get a certain kind? we put them all over the cottage. in the drawers in the spring, there were nuts and mice dirt along with all the towels chewed up. guess they didn't work for us.

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

I believe it is the smell, similar to moth balls. it may not work for certain mice or maybe rats but it has worked for ours for several years with not a single mouse dropping. We even left cereal and other food in the cupboards this last year.

@margaretgarrow694 9 жыл бұрын

Can you leave a flat screen tv in camper over winter? I'm in Pa.

@SSLFamilyDad 9 жыл бұрын

+Margaret Garrow If it is LCD it would probably be ok to leave in there below freezing however I believe that the manufacturer recommends you keep the set above freezing

@kennyandwendy 7 жыл бұрын

im having problems with my rv toilet and when i try to dump it and recharge it sometimes it just dont empty and i need to put the garden hose up the end and turn on water from outside to get it to flow out ..do you have any tricks to make this easier we do use rv toilet paper

@SSLFamilyDad 7 жыл бұрын

I have had the same issue, I would recommend using one of these - amzn.to/2dOGCFS. It is what I use and works very well.

@ixlr82fast4u 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is a couple of years since you posted your comment. I like to dump 4-5 bags of ice cubes in the toilet when the black tank is empty just prior to going on a trip. The ice cubes roll and scrub around in the tank with the trailer movement and break any stuck on deposits from the interior surfaces and help clean the tank. The ice cubes melt and then drain during the next dump and take all the loose deposits that may have been stuck on the surfaces of the tank. If there is/are deposit(s) stuck on the surface of the tank they are usually just under the toilet opening and at times may create a problem to completely flush the toilet. Also, it is important to only use RV toilet paper in the toilet and also to use an RV approved chemical solution in the tank when there is waste in the tank. The solution helps breakdown the waste and keeps the interior surfaces from deposit formations.

@JohnnyTango111 8 жыл бұрын

So when you winterize your RV does that mean you don't use the sink and showers any more until spring?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+JohnnyTango111 that is correct, can't use it here in the cold all winter. These types of trailers would not be good in Alaska. Everything would freeze underneath so if you were up there and it were below zero at all you would ve in trouble

@JohnnyTango111 8 жыл бұрын

SSLFamilyDad So I'm planning on selling my house in Arizona and buying a class B motorhome to live in Alaska. Is there a warmer part of Alaska I can move to during winter so my rv won't freeze over?

@SSLFamilyDad 8 жыл бұрын

+JohnnyTango111 i am not sure about that. It is not below freezing all year everywhere in alaska but if you are there in the winter you will need a special setup