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**BOB_STRONG** · 10-15-2002, 12:52 PM

I think that they mean to open all of the drains and the faucets to make sure that all of the water is drained from the lines. I always do this step when I winterize our Trailmanor, but I then close them when I pump the non toxic antifreeze through the lines. I had a by pass put on my hot water heater so I do not have to fill it up with the antifreeze. Some people may think that this is a waste of money, but I was told that some water can still remain in the water pump and could freeze. Living up north in Pa., I do NOT like to take any chances. I would rather be safe than have an expensive mess to fix in March when I open up the trailer.                               Bob Strong

10-15-2002, 12:52 PM	#2
BOB_STRONG Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 251	Re: Winterizing I think that they mean to open all of the drains and the faucets to make sure that all of the water is drained from the lines. I always do this step when I winterize our Trailmanor, but I then close them when I pump the non toxic antifreeze through the lines. I had a by pass put on my hot water heater so I do not have to fill it up with the antifreeze. Some people may think that this is a waste of money, but I was told that some water can still remain in the water pump and could freeze. Living up north in Pa., I do NOT like to take any chances. I would rather be safe than have an expensive mess to fix in March when I open up the trailer.                               Bob Strong