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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 10:04 PM
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Posted By avanti
Yes, exactly. It is a no-fuss 10-20 minute (max)...

Yes, exactly. It is a no-fuss 10-20 minute (max) job.

Then again, the compressor method will ALWAYS do the trick.

On thing to be careful of, though: Be careful while driving through cold...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 07:44 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
Yes, but if you are going to winterize, why plug...

Yes, but if you are going to winterize, why plug in?

Vans with exclusively internal plumbing are usually advertised as "4 season". To know for sure, you would need a good look under the van. Any...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-08-2020, 06:21 PM
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Posted By avanti
Sure. However, see message #18 above....

Sure.

However, see message #18 above. Everything that might freeze has to be within the heated envelope if you don't want to winterize.

Also, you probably want electric heat if you are going to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2020, 12:55 AM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
I believe he meant that it withstands freezing...

I believe he meant that it withstands freezing WHILE IN USE. This is called a "4-season" van. There are lots of these around.

Winterization is for when the van is NOT in use. Completely different...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2020, 07:30 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
I just use one of the compact tankless ones that...

I just use one of the compact tankless ones that you can get at an auto parts store. You kind of have to get the hang of it. I let it run for a few seconds until some pressure builds up in the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2020, 02:40 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
Good point. PEX isn't rated as "freeze-proof",...

Good point.
PEX isn't rated as "freeze-proof", but for all practical purposes it is. Plus, as Davydd has pointed out, some pipe configurations with low-point valves can be very easily drained...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2020, 11:19 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
So, you keep the fresh tank filled with...

So, you keep the fresh tank filled with antifreeze?
Interesting.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2020, 09:57 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
Tank heaters are easy and relatively cheap, but...

Tank heaters are easy and relatively cheap, but they do NOT protect the pipes. The pipes are a much bigger issue than the tanks. Some rigs have all plumbing inside the heated envelope. In that case,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2020, 03:04 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
Nah. Eash peasy. As I said, you need to do it a...

Nah. Eash peasy. As I said, you need to do it a couple of times to get the hang of it, but once you get your head around it, ether technique is pretty easy. The antifreeze approach takes maybe 20...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-21-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
Sorry.. It is a mildly disparaging term for the...

Sorry..
It is a mildly disparaging term for the special, non-toxic antifreeze compound that is used to winterize RV plumbing systems. You can get it at WalMart. It must be poured into drain traps to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2020, 11:35 PM
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Views: 6,220
Posted By avanti
Unless you can park indoors, or have full-time...

Unless you can park indoors, or have full-time access to shore power and the rig is true 4-season, there is really no way to avoid winterizing.

However:
(a) if you learn to use compressed air...
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