Winterizing my Class C LD November 18, 2019, 10:21:10 pm Been living in California and now will spend the winter in north west North Carolina. Have read about winterizing and wondering if air compressor or anti freeze is the better way to go. Also if it is a good idea to put cover over RV. Would appreciate any input since I am a total newbie to all of this.Belinda B
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #1 – November 18, 2019, 11:19:43 pm Quote from: belindab1 - November 18, 2019, 10:21:10 pmBeen living in California and now will spend the winter in north west North Carolina. Have read about winterizing and wondering if air compressor or anti freeze is the better way to go. Also if it is a good idea to put cover over RV. Would appreciate any input since I am a total newbie to all of this.Belinda BTake a look at these threads: Winterizing ProblemWinterizing water pumpHow do you winterize the LD’s water lines?Where do you hook up the compressed air blow-out hose?Welcome to LDOG.Chris
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #2 – November 19, 2019, 08:55:34 am Hi Belinda,As a new owner myself I am familiar with this. I choose to use a pancake air compressor to blow out the lines. If you have a manual follow the directions step by step and you should be good.-Make sure you don't set it higher than 40-45 PSI-If you dont have it already, order a blow out attachment from Lazy Daze (the mothership)-remember to put some RV antifreeze down each drain, water pump debris strainer, and the water pump itself (doesn't take much)-run your generator once a month for an hour at least-start the chassis engine once a monthI bought an ADCO rooftop cover (got mine at Camping World) so it just protects the roof and I can still easily access everything.
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #3 – November 20, 2019, 07:37:15 am While I use the Rv anti freeze winterization method, I can understand the appeal of using the blow out process. Especially if you will occasionally dewinterize to take trips during winter.But when I read posts like "I choose to use a pancake compressor to blow out the lines"; I wonder how about what *kind* of compressor these folks use? It is my understanding that IF you choose to use a compressor to blow out the lines, it should be an OIL FREE compressor to avoid any possibility of contaminating the fresh water system.So I respectfully suggest that when folks recommend the "blow out" method of winterization, they also add the admonition to use an "oil free" compressor.Steve K 1 Likes
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #4 – November 20, 2019, 12:41:16 pm Can this thread please be moved from the Ladeze forum to one more appropriate?Thanks.Laurelee
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #5 – November 20, 2019, 12:42:07 pm Quote from: Laurelee - November 20, 2019, 12:41:16 pmCan this thread please be moved from the Ladeze forum to one more appropriate?Thanks.LaureleeSure. I had not noticed where it was parked.Chris
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #6 – November 21, 2019, 08:59:31 am Quote from: Steve K. - November 20, 2019, 07:37:15 amWhile I use the Rv anti freeze winterization method, I can understand the appeal of using the blow out process. Especially if you will occasionally dewinterize to take trips during winter.But when I read posts like "I choose to use a pancake compressor to blow out the lines"; I wonder how about what *kind* of compressor these folks use? It is my understanding that IF you choose to use a compressor to blow out the lines, it should be an OIL FREE compressor to avoid any possibility of contaminating the fresh water system.So I respectfully suggest that when folks recommend the "blow out" method of winterization, they also add the admonition to use an "oil free" compressor.Steve KMost modern pancake compressors are oil free. For reference to the OP, this is the one I own. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-Cable-6-Gal-150-PSI-Portable-Electric-Pancake-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815Easy to use and not too hard on the bank account. Just remember not to set it above about 45psi if you choose to blow out your lines and remember to blow out both hot and cold!
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #7 – November 21, 2019, 10:29:14 am Quote from: Steve K. - November 20, 2019, 07:37:15 amWhile I use the Rv anti freeze winterization method, I can understand the appeal of using the blow out process. Especially if you will occasionally dewinterize to take trips during winter.But when I read posts like "I choose to use a pancake compressor to blow out the lines"; I wonder how about what *kind* of compressor these folks use? It is my understanding that IF you choose to use a compressor to blow out the lines, it should be an OIL FREE compressor to avoid any possibility of contaminating the fresh water system.So I respectfully suggest that when folks recommend the "blow out" method of winterization, they also add the admonition to use an "oil free" compressor.Steve KI didn't know the difference between oil free and not. Here's a quick explanation. Thanks for the comment, Steve.What does Oil Free Air Compressor mean?For maximum efficiency, the piston chamber needs adequate lubrication, for which oilis used. These are oil air compressors. However, in oil-free compressors, the cylinder is pre-lubricated (mostly with Teflon) for permanent lubrication.Chris 1 Likes
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #8 – November 23, 2019, 01:40:25 am Chris--My not-yet-ripe cataracts appreciate the format on your response to a question about which I'd wondered. Thx. Lynne 1 Likes
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #9 – November 23, 2019, 10:43:10 am Quote from: Lynne Broyles-Greenwood - November 23, 2019, 01:40:25 amChris--My not-yet-ripe cataracts appreciate the format on your response to a question about which I'd wondered. Thx. LynneThanks, Lynne. I copied and pasted that blurb, thus the larger font. I'm guessing you are aware you can jack up the font size for this site to a comfortable level, using your viewing device font size controls.Chris
Re: Winterizing my Class C LD Reply #10 – November 24, 2019, 05:48:26 am Quote from: Chris Horst - November 23, 2019, 10:43:10 amThanks, Lynne. I copied and pasted that blurb, thus the larger font. I'm guessing you are aware you can jack up the font size for this site to a comfortable level, using your viewing device font size controls.ChrisNo, I didn't know that...something new to learn as I find new ways to build neural connections, hoping to stave off my little-redheaded-mama's Alzheimers--every little bit helps. Lynne 1 Likes
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