Blowing Out Rv Water Lines Vs Antifreeze

I made a fitting with a ball valve and quick coupler to connect to the city water port so it is pretty easy for me to blow out the system.

Blowing out rv water lines vs antifreeze.

If you choose not to do this the hot water tank or the pipes in your rv could expand and then burst due to ice. Blowing out rv water lines vs antifreeze using an air compressor to blow out your rv water pipes. Two methods are performed to winterize rv plumbing. 1 drain all water lines and blow them out using the compressor 2 pour antifreeze into all drain traps and fresh water tank do not pump antifreeze into the water lines if i do not plan to use the alde it is ok to add antifreeze to the water lines in addition to all traps.

One way is via a small pump that pushes rv antifreeze through everything. Either one is effective if properly done. Close all these back up 2. The antifreeze method or the blow out method.

Our winters are very mild around here and i will probably use it a few times over the winter. My way is blowing out the lines using an air. It is always important to winterize any rv that is capable of running water every winter before the first frost front. The con with that is you have to flush out your system really well come spring so you don t end up digesting antifreeze in your drinking water.

However whatever method you use to winterize your rv you ll still need to use antifreeze. Drain fresh water tank low point drains and hot water heater. Might just blow out the lines instead of adding antifreeze. What is best pumping anti freeze into the water lines or draining and blowing them out with air.

There are various ways to ensure you have no water in your lines. With the antifreeze method you add enough antifreeze to the water in the system to prevent freezing while in the blow out method you remove all water from the system. All water must be removed from holding tanks water lines and plumbing fixtures. Using air pressure to blow moisture out of the system or pumping antifreeze through the water lines.

Before you attempt to winterize your rv refer to the owner s manual for the exact steps for your rv. Steps i think are right.