Winterize Rv Water Heater Bypass

If yours doesn t you can install a cheap kit.

Winterize rv water heater bypass.

The winterization process can be a baffling practice for a new rv owner. Bypass your water heater. Consult with the owner s manuals for your refrigerator ice maker washing machine and dishwasher if so equipped for winterizing instructions. Some rvs come with a factory installed bypass valve.

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. 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. You do not want to drain the water heater at this time.

Bypass 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. Simply turn the valve perpendicular to the line on a one valve system to bypass the hot water tank. Don t drain the water heater if it s hot or as pressure built up.

Are you confused by the bypass valves on the back of your water heater. In this video we will explain how to operate them and what they do. This helps drain all of the rest of the water out of the system.