30' International CCD low point drains?

[LivLoveLaugh]

Looking for some help:
We took our new 2012 30’ International CCD out camping last week to check things out.
Now, according to the weather channel we’re due to have below freezing temperatures over the week end in our area.
Thought I would drain the water lines and put in anti-freeze just in case, but I cannot locate the low point drains. I did see two small rubber hoses (one white and one red) coming out of the curb side in front of the trailer’s wheel well). However, I do not see any type of valve (if these are in fact the low point drains).
According to the manual they list drain valve locations for the 30’ Front Bed model but do not mention the 30’ rear bed room model.
Any one have an idea where to look?

[Jim Flower]

Originally Posted by LivLoveLaugh

Looking for some help:
We took our new 2012 30’ International CCD out camping last week to check things out.
Now, according to the weather channel we’re due to have below freezing temperatures over the week end in our area.
Thought I would drain the water lines and put in anti-freeze just in case, but I cannot locate the low point drains. I did see two small rubber hoses (one white and one red) coming out of the curb side in front of the trailer’s wheel well). However, I do not see any type of valve (if these are in fact the low point drains).
According to the manual they list drain valve locations for the 30’ Front Bed model but do not mention the 30’ rear bed room model.
Any one have an idea where to look?

I filled up my Airstream two weeks ago in preparation for a trip to Florida and we are experiencing similar weather. My solution was to set the thermostat at 40 F during the few nights it was slightly below freezing and have the furnace solve the problem. The other solution would be to run some antifreeze through the system. The hot water heater shutoff is located by removing the access panel under the rear dinette seat. Don't forget to drain the HWH. Now you most likely understand my solution. This is another reason why having a solar system is handy.

[dkrug]

We have a 2012 30' International Serenity. Rear Bedroom. The drain on ours is located curbside behind the front tire. We brought our trailer home and de-winterized in March. The weather was cold for the next two weeks. We did run a cube heater in the trailer, but not the furnace. We didn't worry as the daytime temps were above freezing and nights just barely below freezing. We had no problems.

[idroba]

All the Airstreams I have had over the years have had "low point drains" but none really drain the water out by gravity very well. There are just too many dips and hills in the plumbing, considering it is on a flat floor. I have had excellent results with air pressure in blowing out the lines. Pretty quick and effective. You do need an air compressor and a way to adapt it to the city water input line, that is after you run the water tank dry with the pump and drain the water heater.

But, as others have suggested, for a couple of days of cold weather, just leave some heat on if that is possible where you store the trailer. Spring is coming soon!

[LivLoveLaugh]

Thanks all,

I think leaving the heat on maybe my best short term solution. Wonder how long the batteries will last?
I did drain the hot water tank and put Anti-freeze in the drains.
I have a portable 12v compressor I use for airing up after off roading, may give that a try also. However the compressor does not have a very high PSI output.

Again Thanks!!!

[LivLoveLaugh]

OK, we just got back from the AS at the storage facility. I managed to find the low point drain valves. They were near the hot water heater by-pass valve also located by removing the access panel under the rear dinette seat as Jim Flower stated. Ran to the nearest Wally World and found an adaptor for the city water intake. I used my portable Viair air compressor to remove as much water as I could and added antifreeze to the drains. Just to be on the safe side we did set the furnace to 40 degrees. I'm hoping that the batteries will last for at least the weekend. Really didn't think I'd be doing this in April!!! Oh well, I'll have a better idea what I need to do when fall rolls around.

idroba, dkrug, and Jim Flower Thanks for your input.