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Re: Winterizing the GMC [message #106676 is a reply to message #105780]

Wed, 24 November 2010 22:01

Don Eddy

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Hi,

I have a 1977 Eleganza II, floor plan 3. For the past several nights here in Ft. Collins, CO the temps have dipped to 17 degrees. I maintain 55-60 degrees inside; the only precaution being keeping the bathroom door ajar and one of the sliding panels under the sink open. The water heater has some sort of insulation with cardboard added to protect the insulation, it appears. Hoses for the heat exchange with the engine had been cut at the engine. NOAA predicted a temperature this night of 7 degrees and revised to between 8 and 11 degrees. Much colder than I figure interior heat would keep lines from freezing.

POs had made major changes to the plumbing lines and valves. I was able to locate and open the ball valve at the main water tank. It drained OK. Valve behind the closet is connected to the shore water inlet, a line towards the sink and another short one through the left wheel well I opened but don't know what it drains. Behind the second drawer near the sink there were two small brass valves T connecting grey plastic lines and small red plastic lines that really look like air lines for the air bags. ??? I could open one only. Possible air bag compressor set up to blow out sink lines????

Bath and kitchen faucets opened. Pink anti-freeze added to sinks and and some to the toilet without opening the trap.

The only way I can see to drain the hot water tank is an outside nylon plug behind the gas valve.

My question is: has the hot water tank drained via the main water tank? Or do I need to remove the nylon plug on the outside, if it's what was described somewhere in this thread?

There is an air hose tied into the main water line by the new water pump, which to me appears to be a blow out method. I don't have a compressor so that's a dead end.

Any guidance much appreciated. Fortunately I have had a home to stay in the past two nights and tonight, along with my German Shepherd.

Thanks.

Don Eddy

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