Here is the information that I sent to our members. I already had a couple calls thanking me for the info. Both found that the water tank hadn't drained.
Hello all, Well its that time of the year when the leave turn to a different color and drop to the ground. And when most place their TrailManor into mothballs. As you are aware, there are several recommended steps to following setting up your TM as well as there are for putting the roof down. This Rv of remarkable engineering and is unique in winterizing it. The following steps are those that are recommended.
1- open all four drain valves located under the trailer on the street side.
2- open the sink and bathroom and tub faucets fully.
3- If you have and outdoor shower remove the spray head and pull the hose fully out. Open the faucets found here.
4- Once your water heater and freshwater tank have been emptied, flip the switch to the water pump. (located on the front of the sink.) Run this pump for a half minute, but don't allow it to run any longer.
5- Leave all faucets and valves wide open for storage.
6- Push the dangling hose back into the outdoor shower box.
7- Place the shower head back into the box for storage. (don't reattach it to the hose.)
6- Sit on your porch and watch the owner of another brand of Rv spend the last warm Sunday winterizing his RV.
7- Get in the line at the Rv shop for winterizing RVs. Note the huge amount spent for having this done and if you do steps 1-6 it doesn't cost you a thing.
The above steps should be all that you need to do. There are some people who carry this preparation further than they need to by doing the following things.
1- pour potable antifreeze into each drain.
2- Disassemble your plumbing to remove possible places for water to settle. (people actually do this)
3- Uninstall your sink and bathroom and have it shipped to somewhere warm, like on the equator.
4- Pull your TM to South Padre islands and enjoy the winter from there.
About the battery:
the battery......
1- inspect the water level in the battery. It should be high enough that it just reaches the bottom of the filler tube.. It is not best to add water to the battery and then not allow the water to mix with the acid (especially bad if weather is cold.)
2- Give your battery a good charge. ( a battery that is "fully" charged should make it through the winter in better condition.)
3-disconnect the battery at the battery post.
- by removing the fuse or by pulling the connection from the post.
- if you pulled the fuse, place the fuse in a baggy and lay it on top of the battery before closing the battery cover. You will find the fuse easier when next spring comes
Some people prefer to remove their battery in its battery box and store it in a warm place. (no the Bahamas are way too far to carry it). Deep Charging batteries are very heavy and cumbersome, especially if carrying down staairs it to the basement and then back up in the spring. Don't allow acid to slop out or for battery box to touch your clothing. For acid burns, immediately flush area with water.
For storage of the battery if is removed, be sure to place the battery on board and not directly on the concrete floor. Somehow the battery will lose its charge if it is placed directly on the floor.
If you are storing your trailer uncovered out doors where snow or rain can get on the top, to prevent those ugly black streaks, raise your tongue as high as you can. Water should shed further down the back instead of washing dirt into the roof seals.
Hal
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