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Reply #50 –
It s not energy conscious to leave an engine block heater on in winter storage. Heck, I put the hot water heater in the bricks and sticks on vacation mode when we leave even for a long weekend. Same with the HVAC System.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

Re: Winterizing Option?

Reply #51 –
Block heaters work well IF they use a thermostat, on most of our generators we spec the thermostat on @ 80  off @ 100 F. and 1000 watt. The standard used on most of our Foretravel Cummins are 1500 watt and NO thermostat, so they need tending to/pay attention to.
Since I keep my buggy in a heated garage, I seldom need to prewarm the block and if it is needed, I use the Aqua Hot when out in the cruel world if needed.

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Reply #52 –
I turned on the block heater before a monthly exercise drive just before leaving for a two week overseas vacation.  You guessed it.  Forgot to turn off the block heater.  My electric bill was double the normal one for that month!
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #53 –
Winterized as suggested by the fine folks here on the forum.  Blew out all lines first and then introduced potable RV antifreeze via 12v pump till the pink ran freely.  I did have a time of it finding the pump as it is not as convenient/accessable on a 36' coach.  In my search, I accessed the sewer gate valves behind the outside faucet and found another item not to be missed upon winterizing.  The black tank flushing tube is situated on a downward loop and will hold water and freeze if not blown out.  Plan on doing this tomorrow. FYI

Thanks again for all the help/suggestions.  I'm always amazed at the willingnest to share on this site.

B&J
Bill & Jan Velting
1998 U320 36'    2014 Xtreme facelift
build #5339  MC#17207
current toad: 2014 Cadillac SRX

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Reply #54 –
Bill  ----  I always add about a gallon of RV antifreeze to the gray tank and the black tank just so there is antifreeze up against the drain valves.  Some folks just leave them open with a catch tank under the outlet.  For several reasons I dont do it that way.  Depending on your configuration, more than a gallon may be good.  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'