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    Posted: 10 Mar 2012 at 10:38am
Ray, it's supposed to be 70 here in Chicagoland on Wednesday and mid to upper 60s for the other days.  I'm so ready to do get out though not much is open yet.
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Can't believe it.  It's forcasted to be in the mid-70's next week here in NJ.  That's 20-25 degress over average.  Weather man said this will be the warmest March on record.
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Well, I just dewinterized the pod tonight.  Hopefully nothing will freeze.  It looks like there are a couple of nights this week that will be in the twenties, but the rest of the nights will be in the forties.  I'm ready to camp.  Star  It is really strange how a full tank of water will change the tongue weight by 100 pounds.  The tongue weighed 325 without water, and 225 with water.  Strange.  I think I'm going to the weigh station this week to weigh the whole pod.   
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Well, all this talk about camping and de-winterizing put me over the edge.  I just de-winterized my RP-151.  Got all the pink stuff out, got the fresh water tank cleaned and sanitized and confirmed the hot water heater is working.  The Mrs. and I have decided to do a quick 1-nighter at a local campground tomorrow night.  I just couldn't handle just "talking about camping". 
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Thanks for the leak test suggestions ...  I should be able to make a plan  Big smile
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Start with B.  It will allow you to quickly determine "almost" every leak you could have.  Since the pump will pressurize the system, just listen for the pump to run even if you have all the faucets turned off, after you already fill and pressurize them with water.
 
- add water to onboard fresh water tank.
- turn on pump.
- listen to pump as it should stop after a few seconds or so.
- run all the faucets and toilet to get the air out of the system and allow the water to fill the lines.
- you'll hear the pump running during this time.
- turn off the faucets.
- the pump will stop.
- now just listen for a period of time.
- as long as your not losing pressure (IE: don't have a leak), the pump will stay silient.
 
You've just confirmed 95% of the system this way, leaving just the city water connections/pipe in question.
 
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Mar 2012 at 7:22am
A or B will work, although A won't show any leaks from the fresh water tank to the water pump, and B won't show any leaks in the city water connection.
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Posts: 214 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Mar 2012 at 11:47pm
I have a prev owner RPod.  I winterized but I' thinking ... What's the best way to check for leaks?  

A. Hook up to city water  hose?
B. Fill up water tank, turn on pump?

open up panels, covers, etc ... Wait and watch with flash lite?

Anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks.
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Posts: 767 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 5:55pm
Two or three hours of sub-freezing temperatures overnight will do no harm.  And, you can always turn on the furnace if you get an unexpected cold spell.  But, I'd suggest waiting until the long-term forecast low in your area is above the freezing mark.

For me, living just outside Toronto, I've got my fingers crossed to dewinterize on Saturday March 24th.  Hopefully, I'll be able to do the bearings and adjust the brakes next weekend.  With luck, I'll be out on April Fool's day Big smile
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Posts: 315 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Mar 2012 at 11:26am
You probably wouldn't have trouble with the larger tanks...however, a good freeze in the plastic water pipes could crack them.
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