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Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-03-2006, 07:25 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
At one time Airstream recommended that you not...

At one time Airstream recommended that you not plug into 110 without the batteries present. From what I understand, the reason was that without the battery(ies) to provide a load on the converter,...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-31-2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Well if it's like my patio slab, it's concrete. ...

Well if it's like my patio slab, it's concrete. I learned this at a tire seminar that I went to at a local SOB dealer.

Jack
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-31-2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Wow, good thought. If you aren't sure about the...

Wow, good thought. If you aren't sure about the positioning of the valves, open up that drain plug on the heater. If you get lots of pink stuff pouring out, you've got your answer!

Jack
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-31-2005, 07:45 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
We pull all food items out and liquids. I give...

We pull all food items out and liquids. I give the insides of the trailer a good cleaning. We leave in towels, dish cloths, sheets and blankets. I'll open the doors of the refrigerator and freezer to...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-30-2005, 09:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Bob, have you ever drained the fresh water tank...

Bob, have you ever drained the fresh water tank after the pump has pretty much gone dry? Has it drained for a while? If so then you pretty much have answered your question and your pickup in the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-26-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
I can appreciate that. My Safari was the same way...

I can appreciate that. My Safari was the same way in that I would have had to cut molding trim to allow a panel to be removed. I figured it would not look to good so I used the fresh water tank route...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-26-2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
I remember on my old SOB took 4 gallons to make...

I remember on my old SOB took 4 gallons to make sure I got suction and enough quantity to get through all the lines. Do you have access to your pump? If you do you can buy the Camco winterizing kit...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-25-2005, 06:13 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Well to be honest you need to run the furnace to...

Well to be honest you need to run the furnace to keep the areas that have water protected. Your Airstream is not a 4 season trailer so you will potentially need a significant amount of propane,...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-28-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Georgia, I'm assuming you are dealing with the...

Georgia, I'm assuming you are dealing with the fresh water tank drain. It is a bear to open since if you are like me, you may only use it infrequently. One of the ways I keep it flexible is with...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-14-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
So are you saying that when you engage the...

So are you saying that when you engage the bypass, you get no antifreeze out of the hot water side? If so then I would believe that you have missed opening up a second valve. Most of the bypass...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-07-2002, 12:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Neal, its not unusual to find air pressure in the...

Neal, its not unusual to find air pressure in the lines. Especially in conjunction with the temperature. Air and water in the lines can expand due to temperature which can cause the hiss or some...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-06-2002, 08:53 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
Re: good question

It sounds like after water pressure is removed from the line, any water in the tank will be expelled by the air bladder in the tank. I would guess the key is to have proper air pressure in the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-06-2002, 03:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
John, With all that you have told us so far,...

John,
With all that you have told us so far, the question is now how do you purge that tank of water for winterizing. I'm assuming city water doesn't enter it since its inline with the water pump?...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-17-2002, 10:11 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
David, Antifreeze in the traps should displace...

David,
Antifreeze in the traps should displace the water, but the question always in my mind was it enough. To play it safe I just blew out the traps. Had to wrap someting around the hose to seal...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-15-2002, 09:26 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
My local dealer had a seminar on winterizing at a...

My local dealer had a seminar on winterizing at a rally last year. They state that blowing out the lines is sufficient....provided that you do it with enough air pressure to really blow it out. ...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-18-2002, 10:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,904
Posted By jcanavera
You will get different opinions on this one. My...

You will get different opinions on this one. My dealer blows out the lines and drains the water heater. He notes that he can do it with high pressure and guarantees that no water will be left in...
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