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Winterizing, Step by Step (01 of 04)
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October 25, 2011 - 11:38 pm
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This is step by step description and photos for winterizing your camper.  This is brought to us by He Ruide, a very active camper and forum community member.
Your camper maybe a little different but the overall steps should help.

Draining the lines and hot water tank
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The next step is to ensure the hot water heater is drained completely. Open the door that you use to light your water heater.
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Find the large brass plug at the end of the sacrificial anode. It is located at the bottom of your hot water heater.
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Using a 1/2" drive, a 6" extension and a socket (I needed an 1 1/16"), remove the large brass plug of the sacrificial anode.
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This shows water draining from the water heater. While not part of winterizing, you should clean out any sediment that is inside the hot water tank.
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While not part of winterizing it is a good time to inspect the sacrificial anode and order a replacement if needed.
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Underneath the PUP you will find two valves at the end of the hot and cold water lines. Open both valves and drain water out of the lines. After the water has drained out close each of the valves.
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Remove the plug at either the bottom or side of the fresh water tank and drain the water. If you have a side drain you can either drive around to some of the residual water out or use a suction pump. A little residual water is not a problem.
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In my case I added a section of PVC pipe with a ball valve so that it is easy to empty the tank.
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The fresh water can be drained into a gray water tank or unto the ground.

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October 26, 2011 - 12:02 pm
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Just to note :  Atwood water heaters have a plastic drain plug and no anode rod.    Also depending on year and make your pup may not have the water low point drains. 

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November 3, 2012 - 11:49 pm
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There is so much good information on winterizing

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