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Winterizing for a Colorado Winter

Yahoo Message Number: 103473
We have decided to leave our coach in Dolores Co, til next May. This is a quick decision so I need help on how to winterize for the next 5 months. We live in Prescott Valley and normally we blow out the water lines and put anti-freeze in the sewer lines and leave an electric heater on inside. We don't have the use of a compressor so we can not blow out the lines or have electric Your help and suggestions is always appreciated!!!!!!

Ed and Lori
05 Inspire

Re: Winterizing for a Colorado Winter

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 103474

You can put rv antifreeze in the system. The inspire has a hose connection I think it is called inlet to pump which is for that purpose. You will need to empty the hot water tank, buy about 4 gallons of antifreeze and then pump it thru all the lines till you see it coming out each individual faucet, shower head, toilet etc. Don't forget to run the washing machine so that line and drain get filled. Add antifreeze to the drains also. Just be sure you have replaced all the water with the pink antifreeze. I would also recommend taking out the water filter prior to pumping however you can leave it just remember to replace it in the spring.
You could also go to Harbor freight and get a small compressor for about $70 and do it the way you have in the past.
Brian O'Day
2006 inspire

Re: Winterizing for a Colorado Winter

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 103478
You have an air fitting on driver side first pay.  Camper world sells fitting hose on one side air chuck on the other.  Lowes sells cheap kit with coil air hose, with air fitting.  Start the coach, plug it up.  Just open each water line.  Don't forget washer, toilet, and ice maker..

Bob

03 Allure 3 slide tag #30814
 

Re: Winterizing for a Colorado Winter

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 103483
You have a monster compressor built in to your coach. Put a fitting on one of the drains behind your front bumper. Use a cheap regulator so you don't blow up your system.
Ray

2006 Inspire 51602