Can't wait for Spring camping.

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I was supposed to do it two weeks ago but kept putting it off then we had a big frost and I thought I should get it done

 

 

A novice may read this and interpret it as meaning that you're "supposed" to blow out the lines with air prior to winterizing, which is certainly not the case.  I've never used anything to introduce air into the lines to displace the water in the system.  In my opinion, it's simply a waste of time and effort.  If you know how to properly winterize, you can 100% ensure that you've displaced any and all water with antifreeze, from the required components.  Congrats on what you've done here, but you certainly didn't invent the concept of winterizing without a compressor.

 

My fear is that others start hearing the "stories/opinions" of how a compressor "must be used", then they go out and purchase something they really didn't need to purchase.  I guess I'll get flooded with PM's again about my "negative" attitude on the board, but I don't like inaccurate or unintentionally misguided information to be spread around.  Someone will read your post and think that the only "correct" way to winterize is to start by blowing out all the lines.

 

 

 

I did not mean any ambiguity.  I think my point that you don't need a compressor to winterize A travel trailer indicates that you did not need to purchase any extra equipment. The  only reason that I mentioned a compressor was to provide an alternative winterizing the plumbing system on the Pod to the excellent one that techntrek posted that required a compressor and blowout plug. While I did not invent it I have not seen a post with a step by step post outlining  how to do it it so I thought I would provide one. By the way there are winterization methods that use a compressor and also use antifreeze in the lines. I would not recommend a method that only blew out the lines because as you say you have no guarantee that air will totally displace water. We blow out the lines at my cottage when we winterize it and we have had pipes burst because water was trapped in an elbow.  There is no one correct way to do most things in life there are usually different methods that work equally well depending on the situation. 

Speaking of ambiguity your comment that you you don't like inaccurate or unintentionally misguided information to be spread around would seam to indicate that you think my post inaccurate even though you agree with me that a compressor is not needed. 

 

 

Certainly not inaccurate at all.  Obviously, I must have interpretted your post differently than others, since I'm the only one expressing a concern.  Bottom line is you posted a method that does not require a compressor, so that's a great contribution.  Thanks for doing so.

 

 

 

Thanks for noticing.  I'm flattered.

 

 

 

Not sure what you suggesting Bob.  It almost sounds as if you're wanting to hear only the ra-ra and hip horray for FR and the R-POD, but none of the negative.  Yep, that's just want I want to learn when I join a new board...................... all the good and none of the bad.

 

 

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We all need to remember we are all here for the same reasons- To share our love of camping and the camper units that we may have now or had or plan to have. 

 

With that said I'm looking to try to plan a Camping Trip in January again at French Creek State Park in PA.  Any one want to join us?

NEVER MIND, you have a 2011 and I believe you have valve and hose. To locate pump... Turn it on and listen....

 

 

Yea, they did what's right, but only because you went through the trouble to making an issue about it.  I'd venture to guess that when the bean counters decided to omit this component, they had already speculated that the majority would do nothing about it.  They figured that a small percentage would be bothered enough and call to make a stink of it (as you did and as you should have done).  In the end, they still saved dollars by banking on the fact that, let's say, that less than 10% of the people will be calling and complaining about it.

 

My point................ yes, FR came through because you called them on it, but it's something that should have never gotten to that point to begin with.  Rather than praising them for "fixing something that should have never been broken", I thing those who are impacted should be complaining to the point the FR will never make a stupid mistake like this again.  I'm sure I'm in the minority, as usual, but that's how I feel about it.  At least your particular situation is getting taken care of, so congratulations for that.