 First Timer Winterizing |
| First Timer Winterizing |
| pkd31780 |
 Oct 2 2012, 10:35 AM
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One more trip before we close down our Class C for the winter. We have read a lot of information on "how to" and tips from charcoal to absorb moisture, drier sheets in drawers, moth balls, etc.
Looking for additional info from "seasoned" RVers like yourselves  - We assume we have to drain everything in holding tanks (fresh water, grey & black water) and are aware of the antifreeze addition. - Keep refrigerator doors open - Remove ALL food ... what about dishes, sheets/blankets, etc.? - disconnect house battery? - anything we need to do to generator? - amount of fuel to keep in tank? We were advised to run generator once a month for 30 min. and drive vehicle a little to prevent "flat" spots on tires - propane in tank? Anything else? Thank you for your help |
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| RLM |
Oct 3 2012, 09:17 AM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 644 Joined: 24-August 06 From: Texas Member No.: 8584 |
I don't know why one would use moth balls for winterizing, but please know that they can be carcinogenic as stated by the U.S. Department of Health. Handle with care.
Water collects in the P-Traps of your shower and sinks so put a bit of anti-freeze into those. I prefer DampRid to absorb moisture. It works well and visually you can see the water that it is collecting. |
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| dog bone |
Oct 4 2012, 09:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Hewit, NJ Member No.: 250 |
QUOTE(RLM @ Oct 3 2012, 11:17 AM)  I don't know why one would use moth balls for winterizing, but please know that they can be carcinogenic as stated by the U.S. Department of Health. Handle with care. Water collects in the P-Traps of your shower and sinks so put a bit of anti-freeze into those. I prefer DampRid to absorb moisture. It works well and visually you can see the water that it is collecting. Ditto. I put 3 Damp Rids in the trailer and 2 in the boat. I found that moth balls don't work anyway. Plus if the p trap dries out you get those annoying little fly's. I guess they come out of the tanks. -------------------- Bob and Deb Allwood
Diesel, the black lab 2003 ford f 350 6.0 crew cab 2003 cedar creek 30' rlbs |
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pkd31780 First Timer Winterizing Oct 2 2012, 10:35 AM
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