DO THIS BEFORE YOU RUIN YOUR RV! | How To Winterize Your Airstream Caravel Travel Trailer

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I have never seen so many polite people that are calling you by your name. It really says a lot at the respect that you have earned. Thank you so much Mr Joe Welches!

[@colonialairstream]

Thank you Mitchell

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@colonialairstream You are very welcome Joe.

[@Kellymccausland]

Great video Joe! Thanks so much for the careful attention to detail and exact instructions. Super helpful! Thanks also for caring so much about your customers. When I picked up my Airstream recently at Colonial you were so knowledgeable about the hitch you installed and very patient in explaining it to me. it was evident that my safety (and confidence that I could tow) was your first priority. Thank you for your great customer service Joe!

[@colonialairstream]

Thank you very much for mentioning this, Kelly. Joe and the team will appreciate it.

[@amyfisher7672]

Hi Joe, since this was so helpful, how about a video this spring on how to un-winterize the unit and how to sanitize the fresh water tank. Thanks!!!!

[@colonialairstream]

Great suggestion!

[@danachalamet1872]

Hello Joe ~ We are fairly new owners of a new 2023 Bambi 19CB (purchased 2/23) so this is our first winterizing season. We would really like to do it ourselves rather than towing to our dealership, which is a couple hours away (and to avoid having to take a ferry to get to the mainland as we live on Whidbey Island, WA). I would be MOST appreciative if you could show a winterizing video of our particular model (again, 19CB Bambi). I can’t find one anywhere. I’m sure it’s not as complicated as it seems, but being so unfamiliar, and having the Caravel somewhat different, I’m feeling a bit lost/confused. As you know, having a visual (such as this video) would be extremely helpful. Hoping perhaps in the next couple days or within the next week if you are able. 🙏🏼 Many MANY thanks! 🙌🏼 Dana

[@lexiecox]

Hello!!! I also have a 2021 bambi 19cb. Everything is the same as this video except the pump in not under the seat it is under the drawer under the microwave. To remove the drawer look under it { kind of hard lol) and push the orang le tabs inward. Then it removes easily. Hope this helps :)

[@colonialairstream]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnWkIBuo5KSgKM

[@robandgen5778]

how about videos on sanitizing the fresh water tank after\before de-winterizing? Also, the hot water tank may need to be de-scaled and this would be something done at the same time? Thanks and awesome video.

[@taa1760]

Hi Joe!!! Thanks for the help picking up the new 23' International last week. This is a very helpful video. Keep the content coming!

[@colonialairstream]

You got it!

[@tycotoys]

Excellent video, thank you

[@colonialairstream]

Glad you liked it!

[@ChrisODonnell-q8l]

Hi Joe - this is a great video. I was rolling along with the winterization until I started to try and draw from the antifreeze bottles. I turned the valve to be drawing from the clear tube, but it didn’t seem to have any pressure. There was a bit of pink in the clear tube, but really, nothing being pulled from the bottle. Any insight?

[@colonialairstream]

If the pump is running and it's not pulling from the bottle. Put your thumb on the end of the clear line to see if you have suctions, if not please give us a call for tech assistance.

[@kevinbarry71]

15. Psi, air pressure and a little adapter blows out all the water. Works very well.

[@colonialairstream]

That does work well, however you can still risk having enough water in the system to freeze and break something.

[@LowOnCash]

Super job - thanks!

[@colonialairstream]

Our pleasure!

[@chrisb-hampsteadmd.9059]

Good job. What steps are needed to winterize the batteries? We have AGM batteries with a solar charging system. Will the solar charging provide enough to maintain them through the winter? We have a 2016 25FBQ International.

[@colonialairstream]

We would suggest bringing them indoors and placing them on a battery tender.

[@jeffpotter7656]

Hey Joe I need to winterizing our 2022 airstream nest. Can u help.

[@colonialairstream]

He covered it, just search the channel. Its dewinterzation so follow the steps in reverse.

[@margaretnoble3074]

Thank you Joe! So helpful! We just followed your procedure today on our 22 FC 23cb. We found the clear line and the valve to switch the source to the antifreeze, but didnt find the fresh water tank valve in that same compartment to drain the tank, as you did. Is there one inside our unit, or just outside on the tank itself? We found 2 valves on the tank...one on the underside with a red handle and a white plastic one on the side of the tank. Are either of these our low point drain or did we miss one inside? Also...confused about the hot and cold water valves you released on the waste tank? Our waste tank appears to have no valves attached.

[@colonialairstream]

Glad this video was helpful. Our service team is available by phone for additional questions as part of our Colonial Customer support 1-800-265-9019

[@paulelainemcvinney9475]

Joe -- Thanks for that video! No need for an air compressor with your method. Question: at the 2:25 mark you mention draining the fresh tank by turning a T valve. I have a 2023 FC RBT and can't find a T valve like you describe. Does my trailer have one? How can I drain the fresh tank? Many thanks. Paul McVinney

[@colonialairstream]

Paul & Elaine, your fresh water tank drain is located between the axles, under the trailer, on the same side as the potable water tank fill.

[@paulelainemcvinney9475]

@@colonialairstream Found it! I asked because the fresh water tank and drain are not depicted in the owner's manual fresh water system schematic. I created a written winterizing checklist based on the steps in the video. Thanks for the video, that helped a lot.

[@MusicmanDavid]

Hey Joe, I'm kinda slow. Is it any way I could get a personal one on one lesson from you? You seem to be extremely knowledgeable and chocked full of information that you would probably enjoy releasing.😋

[@colonialairstream]

We offer the winterization procedure through our service department. We may have a clinic at one of our upcoming events.

[@leve0036]

Thanks Joe! Does anything need to be done for the city water hookup?

[@colonialairstream]

In some cases an air compressor can be hooked to it to blow out any water that can be in it.

[@leve0036]

@@colonialairstream Cool thanks. In the past I’ve blown out everything with the compressor, but your method with the pump converter looks so easy. Was hoping to avoid the compressor altogether.