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Winterizing air system?

October 21, 2012, 03:08:21 pm

 2000 U295 36ft: How do you drain water from the air system when winterizing and which valves if any are left open? Also, are there any other hints when winterizing. Thanks for your help!

              Josh

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Reply #1 – October 21, 2012, 03:10:12 pm

There should be ZERO water in the coach air system.  Any water or dirt indicates a failed AIR DRYER.

Brett

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Reply #2 – October 21, 2012, 03:17:28 pm

Brett,

      In info about winterizing your Foretravel: states (Drain water from air system)?

            Josh

               

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Reply #3 – October 21, 2012, 03:50:07 pm

Josh,

Yes, checking for water is a good idea (every couple of months-- summer or winter). 

BUT, if present, is an indication of a problem with the air dryer, not the need to "winterize" it.

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Reply #4 – October 21, 2012, 04:09:05 pm

Thanks Brett! Have a safe trip!  Josh

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Reply #5 – October 21, 2012, 06:40:51 pm

josh
there should be no water in the air system.  if the air dryer
has failed, any moisture should collect in the wet tank.
the valve for the wet tank is just in front of the rear driver's
side wheel.  this valve should be opened regularly and checked
for moisture.

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Reply #6 – October 21, 2012, 07:23:09 pm

I checked the air release valve near the driver side rear tire in early summer. It is the "drain" for the "wet" air tank. A bit of water came out. In July, we had the air dryer serviced at FOT. We just arrived home from our trip to FT Mid-South Rally. I just opened the valve to check for moisture and the exhaust was dry. Nice! It's just like the experts said it should be.

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