Dan B
Grand Rapids Michigan
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I have 3 low point valves on my 2009 Designer 35 RLTS with decals on the outside of Fifth wheel telling you were there at, my friend called and told me were there at on the middle of the fifth wheel. They are behind a pannel in the basement thanks for info on valves I will make sure I open them also do you also put in antfrezze after you blow out lines? thanks for info
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Glen41
North Texas
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Even blowing air through cannot get all the water out of the u-traps at all drains and vents. Water can still be there and it will pool into line sags and all traps. My manual says to drain and bypass the hotwater heater, drain the freshwater tank (***) then close the inlet to the frashwater tank so anti freeze dwn not get into it (***). then use the pump to distribute antifreeze to all outlets including the outside shower. Then pour a little into blacktank. I Leave the freshwater drain open with maybe a little cloth plug if you are afraid of insects. I think I'll believe the manual.
*** = added because I am old and forget things  But I do not forget the taste of RV antifreeze
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cwit
new york
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I have never used anti-freeze in my campers,except for the traps and toilet valve
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skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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IF you are putting antifreeze in the water lines why would you need to blow them out first? Filling your water lines with antifreeze will displace ALL water in the lines. If you want to blow them out and NOT put antifreeze in that makes sense in milder climates but antifreeze is a surer way to protect in extreme conditions. Good luck / Skip
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