winterizing in eastern NC?

Welcome from Jacksonville. We had the dealer winterize ours when we picked up our 172 last Friday. However we bought an air compressor to blow out the lines in the future.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. wE BLEW OUT THE LINES WITH COMPRESSED AIR
JERRY H

The problem is the tanks and water lines underneath are exposed and not insulated. Add to that the water pickup line from the fresh water tank is also. Running the furnace or running an electric heater would protect lines what is inside, but not what is underneath. That is why winterizing is needed. If you need to use the trailer, you could leave the fresh water system winterized and use a water carrier such as the 8 gallon Hydroller which you can find online or in Walmart to carry water inside. You can use RV antifreeze to flush #2 if needed. If the weather is expected to be above freezing, you can safely fill the tank or use the city water connection, but if it is expected to be below freezing for more than overnight, you need to winterize. If it hits the low 20's and teens for an extended period and there is no heat, you could damage lines inside and probably the valves in your sinks and toilets when they freeze.

Last winter, we did travel in below freezing temps by using a separate water carrier and using RV antifreeze to flush. It means no showers, but the large wash-up wipes such as those used in hospitals work for clean-ups. If you want a true 4-season camping trailer, be prepared to pay thousands more for it.

We live in central NC and also have a 179.  I would definitely advise that you winterize your pod.  NC still has enough freezing weather that can damage the water system. It's not hard-just takes a little time.  Make sure you empty all of the water in the lines, first by using the onboard water pump and then with compressed air.  you can buy an inexpensive plastic fitting that will screw into the city water connection and connect a small compressor or bicycle pump to blow out the lines.  open the low point drains(all 4 of them). drain the water heater by removing the anode rod AFTER you release the water pressure as Charlie said.
We cover the pod and also spread several dryer sheets around to ward off any mice that may find their way in.  We also use a product called damp rid to keep the condensation levels down.  We have removed all food from the pod.
enjoy your pod
Vann

Remember to release the pressure valve on the water heater before you try you take out the anode!Could surprise you if you forget!