This helps drain all of the rest of the water out of the system.
Winterize rv water heater bypass.
Are you confused by the bypass valves on the back of your water heater.
By passing the water heater saves you the cost of filling the water heater tank with six or more gallons of rv antifreeze to winterize the rv water system.
You do not want to drain the water heater at this time.
Once the steps above are taken care of make sure to open all of the fuacets both hot and cold and the hot and cold drain lines.
Wait until the temperature and pressure come down.
The winterization process can be a baffling practice for a new rv owner.
Don t drain the water heater if it s hot or as pressure built up.
If yours doesn t you can install a cheap kit.
Bypass your water heater.
When you bypass the water heater you can drain the water heater tank and the tank is safe for winter storage.
Typically you would use the by pass system when the rv is winterized using an rv approved anti freeze.
Consult with the owner s manuals for your refrigerator ice maker washing machine and dishwasher if so equipped for winterizing instructions.
Simply turn the valve perpendicular to the line on a one valve system to bypass the hot water tank.
Some rvs come with a factory installed bypass valve.
When that happens the water heater is by passed.