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September 12, 2019
Sadly, the summer camping season is coming to an end. We’re into that all-to-familiar time of year again. The days are getting shorter, the kids have gone back to school, the leaves are changing colours, and the temperature is dropping.
All the memories you’ve made camping with your family and friends are still fresh in your mind, and you’d give almost anything for one more camping trip!
As much as some of us never want summer to end, we need to accept the inevitable and prepare our RV’s for the colder weather that is just around the corner. Winterizing your RV is critical, as any water or fluids left in your RV could freeze and cause pipes to burst or other damage to occur.
To help you prepare for winter, Bucars RV is hosting a handful of drive-thru winterizing events this month and next. Call and reserve your spot for our drive-thru winterization event. Spots are filling up fast so make sure to call and book your spot as soon as possible. Our drive-thru winterization event is on September 14th, 21st, 28th, and October 5th from 9 AM to 3 PM and one of our expert RV technicians will winterize your RV for you, so you don’t have to worry about it!
For those of you that are planning on winterizing your trailer or RV yourself, we’ve created a handy checklist so that you can be ready for the colder seasons.
Before we get too carried away, you need to make sure you have all of the items you’re going to need for winterizing your trailer or RV. If you need any of these things, the parts department at Bucars RV would be happy to get you everything you need. If you need advice on which products to buy, our RV experts can point you in the right direction!
When winterizing your RV, you absolutely need RV winterizing antifreeze. It’s important to select a good quality non-toxic RV antifreeze for this. The amount of RV winterizing fluid you will need depends on the amount of water in your lines and pipes. The layout, size, and length of your lines are what determines this. Generally speaking, a 2-4 Gallons of RV antifreeze will do, but if you’re unsure, consult one of the RV experts in our parts department.
This kit enables you to bypass your RV’s water heater when winterizing your RV if bypass valves are not already installed. It’s permanently installed and operates using a single valve that is opened and closed. The idea behind installing this is that by bypassing your water heater when winterizing water lines, you are able to use less antifreeze and save a bit of cash. It’s easily installed on most 6 and 10-gallon water heaters with basic hand tools. If you want to know more about these kits, talk to the RV experts in our parts department when you pick up antifreeze for winterizing your RV.
It’s important to rinse out your tanks when winterizing your RV. After a long camping season, debris and other things can get into the tanks and plug them up. You’ll need a wand that you can insert in the opening of the tank similar to this one so you can rinse it out.
This is an important part of the process. The RV water pump converter kit is essentially a tube and valve that attaches to the inlet side of your water pump. This enables you to pump RV winterizing fluids like antifreeze through your RV and fill the pipes in your water system with it.
This is key! Most DIY projects require you to have some basic tools to complete the job. Winterizing your RV is no different. You need some basic hand tools to work on your RV and install these kits and winterize your RV.
Once you have all of the items to winterize your RV, we can begin the RV winterization process. We’ve created a step by step guide to help you get it done. This is a pretty comprehensive list that should work to winterize a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, and almost any RV, but there are always differences from one RV to another. It would be impossible to make a list that worked for every single RV; but if you run into a snag, the helpful RV experts at Bucars are here to help. Give us a call or come visit us in person at our dealership just north of Calgary.
Winterizing an RV water system can be done at home with basic tools and a bit of RV know-how. If you want to tackle this yourself, here’s a handy list of steps to winterize your trailer or RV to help guide you along.
During winterizing, the ice maker should be drained and dried. This will prevent water from freezing in the solenoid valve or becoming stale and producing bad tasting ice. Not all systems are the same.. use these steps for guidance but always refer to your unit’s owner’s manual for the correct technique for the fridge in your unit.
To ensure freezing does not occur in the washing machine located in your RV it is important to winterize it. Not all systems are the same.. use these steps for guidance but always refer to your unit’s owner’s manual for the correct technique for the washer in your unit.
If you’ve followed these steps correctly, your RV should be fully winterized! If you want to print this off for instructions while you’re winterizing your RV, you can find a printable PDF here.
As always, if you need help, the RV experts at Bucars RV just north of Calgary have your back. We’re here to help you with any advice, parts, accessories, or service that your RV needs. We want to help you create RVing memories that are going to last a lifetime however we can! Our RV Technicians have decades of experience and can help you winterize your RV or service anything you may need as well!
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