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As part of our continued effort to be the resource for RV owners who travel in Michigan and call Michigan home, we’ve started making articles available on a regular basis related to RV ownership, choice, and maintenance. These articles are on our website, www.marvac.org, but they are also accessible through our social media channels.
Below are a couple articles we’ve made available so far that have been popular with our followers and visitors.
It’s Time to Winterize the RV: Tips for Closing Up Shop
http://marvac.org/rv-winterize-how-to-tips.html
The days of October are getting shorter and cooler, and Jack Frost may or may not have already made his first annual appearance.
(In Michigan, that’s a pretty safe bet.) Many RV campgrounds have closed for the season, while others have discounted late season rates and even winter camping availability. But if you’re a seasonal camper, the time has come to pack away the RV.
Drain the Water
and Dry the Water Lines
Water from the fresh water holding tank, black holding tank, and
gray holding tanks should be flushed. Some RVs come with a built-in system, or you may need to clean them out with a wand. Don’t drain the water heater until after you’ve added antifreeze. Once you’ve drained the tanks, open all the faucets in the RV, turn on the shower, and even flush the toilet a few times to make sure the water is all out. Next, blow
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air through the water lines to force out any remaining water. Place caps on drains and close all faucets.
Add Antifreeze to the Plumbing System
If you have an RV with its own indoor plumbing system, then you’ll need to add antifreeze. You can do this by using a water conversion
kit or from the outside with a hand pump. Try to bypass your water heater, if you can, to save from using too many gallons of antifreeze. Turn on the water pump to pressurize the system. Move to the closest faucet and open the hot then cold valves until antifreeze appears. Repeat for all faucets, and then flush the toilet until it appears. Turn off