Winterize - R-pod Owners Forum

Yes, you need to remove the residual water from the entire plumbing system, potable or waste. Hopefully, you got your leak fixed. There are a number of discussions in the archives on how to winterize and the pros/cons of using air to blow out the water lines. Also, there are lots of videos on the internet showing how to do it. There will probably be a little water on the bottom of the waste water tanks after you have drained them, but there is no need to worry about that as there is plenty of room for ice expansion in those tanks for the small amount of liquid that doesn't drain out.

Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Rdenniso, welcome to the forum. We can walk you through the process, it is quite similar with all models of R-Pods. The big question is this: do you plan to blow out with air or simply plan on using a couple gallons of RV antifreeze to winterize?

God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

First off, turn your 2 way or 3 way valves on the rear of your HW tank to 'bypass' mode.

2nd - open valve at top of HW tank to eliminate line pressure OR open one of your faucets to give same result.

3rd - open the HW tank drain with a 1 1/16" socket and drain - after draining put a couple wraps of teflon tape on threads and re-insert plug by hand and then snug down with ratchet.

4th - open both low point drains - located underneath - should be a decal showing location along drivers side of your r-pod.

5th - find the open 1/2" pigtail line located upstream of a plastic 2 way valve - usually located below sink, however on some models if you cannot find it turn pump on and listen where the noise of the pump is, the valve will be located nearby the pump, turn the valve all the way opposite to the direction you are currently in.

6th - close both low point drains after water stops dripping out.

7th - insert 1/2" pigtail into gallon jug rv antifreeze.

8th - turn pump on and turn each H and C on, one at a time until a good flow of pink antifreeze flows out.

9th - do the same for outside shower if you have one and toilet.

10th - I use 16 oz. antifreeze for traps and toilet (total)

Your total usage to get antifreeze through all the lines should take 2 gallons.

God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

On our 2022 RP202, if I use compressed air to blow the water out of the plumbing, do I need to do anything with the water pump? My 1st time winterizing.

When storing your R-pod for the winter, is it recommended leveling the unit?

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CarolinaBlu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2021 Location: KS Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote CarolinaBlu Report Post Quote Reply Calendar Event: Winterize Posted: 05 Oct 2023 at 8:30pm
	My question is,,, we took our rpod190 out once. It is new. We weren’t able to use the shower or toilet due to leak under rpod. Since we weren’t able to use,,, do we still need to winterize?

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Post Options Post Reply Quote lostagain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2023 at 6:19am
	Yes, you need to remove the residual water from the entire plumbing system, potable or waste. Hopefully, you got your leak fixed. There are a number of discussions in the archives on how to winterize and the pros/cons of using air to blow out the water lines. Also, there are lots of videos on the internet showing how to do it. There will probably be a little water on the bottom of the waste water tanks after you have drained them, but there is no need to worry about that as there is plenty of room for ice expansion in those tanks for the small amount of liquid that doesn't drain out.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Rdenniso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rdenniso Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 12:55pm
	Is there any source of diagrams or just pictures to aid newbie's in winterizing their 2022 RP-202? The generic Forest River Owner's Manual is not much help.

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3220	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 2:54pm
	Rdenniso, welcome to the forum. We can walk you through the process, it is quite similar with all models of R-Pods. The big question is this: do you plan to blow out with air or simply plan on using a couple gallons of RV antifreeze to winterize?
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Rdenniso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rdenniso Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 3:16pm
	Planning to use antifreeze

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3220	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 5:53pm
	First off, turn your 2 way or 3 way valves on the rear of your HW tank to 'bypass' mode. 2nd - open valve at top of HW tank to eliminate line pressure OR open one of your faucets to give same result. 3rd - open the HW tank drain with a 1 1/16" socket and drain - after draining put a couple wraps of teflon tape on threads and re-insert plug by hand and then snug down with ratchet. 4th - open both low point drains - located underneath - should be a decal showing location along drivers side of your r-pod. 5th - find the open 1/2" pigtail line located upstream of a plastic 2 way valve - usually located below sink, however on some models if you cannot find it turn pump on and listen where the noise of the pump is, the valve will be located nearby the pump, turn the valve all the way opposite to the direction you are currently in. 6th - close both low point drains after water stops dripping out. 7th - insert 1/2" pigtail into gallon jug rv antifreeze. 8th - turn pump on and turn each H and C on, one at a time until a good flow of pink antifreeze flows out. 9th - do the same for outside shower if you have one and toilet. 10th - I use 16 oz. antifreeze for traps and toilet (total) Your total usage to get antifreeze through all the lines should take 2 gallons.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Rdenniso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rdenniso Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 7:18pm
	Thanks!

Rdenniso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rdenniso Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Oct 2023 at 10:27pm
	On our 2022 RP202, if I use compressed air to blow the water out of the plumbing, do I need to do anything with the water pump? My 1st time winterizing.

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3220	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 2023 at 4:44pm
	I don't have to as I use 85 psi so a lot of volume. In your case, to be safe, I would go to the water pump and find the screen/filter which is on the inlet side of your pump, carefully unscrew it to see if any water is lurking inside and empty if necessary. If none is found, great, next year you will be able to skip this. Also, double check your low point drains and note if there is any water in those, if a couple drops are found, or less, you can also skip this detail as well next year.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Rdenniso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Sep 2023 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rdenniso Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 2023 at 6:18pm
	When storing your R-pod for the winter, is it recommended leveling the unit?

Winterize - Event Date: 05 Oct 2023