Preparing for the COLD - Winterizing out RV lines & some quick repairs!

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[@georgewacaser4559]

Brian, the initial current draw you saw was your converter ( "converter", not inverter ). When you plug into shore power ( or in this case the bluetti ), the converter takes the 120V and steps it down to 12V for those circuits ( interior lights, etc ), and "also" the converter charges the battery on the tongue of the trailer. "That" is where the power was going: to charge the onboard trailer battery. I also was going to mention the commode, but I see others have reminded you. I too am one that uses the low point drains, in addition to blowing the lines, and then pumping RV antifreeze thru the plumbing.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@kirkvermont7965]

Don’t forget the most important appliance the turlet!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. I did forget that. Will be draining that in the morning

[@georgewacaser4559]

I camp a fair bit in the winter in below freezing temps, so I just leave the plumbing winterized, and use RV antifreeze to flush the commode. For the more serious daily elimination, I use the campground bathroom facilities. And I use their showers. But it's a lot easier for me on these trips, because it's just me ( and my dog ).

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@davelev4836]

Happy you went with a tpms. I use one on my horse trailer. Great peace of mind.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@jeffincabo]

We were over in your neighborhood the other day Brian ! We went to see my team play in the Cotton Bowl. Hwy 360 North and south sucks. Thats the area we stayed in .

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. 360 is a beat down. But really, everywhere is around here

[@esiebert7625]

Do you really need that level of blowout in Dallas? A little water in a line is never going to expand enough to hurt anything. Especially if it only gets cold for a brief period overnight. I just went through a brief 26 degree spell here in Tucson and none of my exposed water was impacted (including well and storage tank). You should totally buy that property behind you, looks like it was built on stilts because of the creek behind it and also looks like a commercial property, would be a really cool backyard getaway.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I probably don’t, but my luck, the one time I don’t would be when my pipes burst. The forecast was for it to get down into the teens Monday and Tuesday overnight, so that’s what prompted this👍🏻

[@StarSurfer55]

In Michigan, we sometimes get weather cold enough to freeze RV sntifreeze(particularly if it is only good to minus 20. Most of the fv antifreeze that I buy is good to minus 50). I usually blow my line out with air then fill them with antifreeze then blow them out again. Never had an issue. bTW, you mentioned that the Chattanooga whiskey was too “hot” at 111 proof. I have several that are in the 125-130 range and the trick is large ice cubes. They will slowly melt and dilute the whiskey to a more tolerable level.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@xplod3r]

know you just did it to check the battery bank but be very careful microwaving water. the water can actually rise above boiling without actualy boiling and when you pick up the mug and disturb the water it can suddenly boil and well explode scalding water all over you possibly causing some very nasty burns.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Was not aware of that!👍🏻

[@terrygippert7208]

That would be cool camping video

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@andreaanderson5139]

It is good to fix the rv for the winter. I am impressed with the power station. You have certainly taught me a lot today. Thank you and see you on the next one.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@trevormangus7832]

I’ve never had a problem yet always blow everything dry with 40-50 psi air even the water heater then leave anode rod out Now I have a tankless no anode and low drains open if you have them. And don’t forget to open fresh water storage tank drains also

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

So, leave all low point drains open while in storage?

[@trevormangus7832]

I always do leave a them open it keeps the valves from freezing just in case there is a little water left in line. And I also put some pink antifreeze in p traps pour in the drains and shower drain also I don’t put pink in lines just air but drains I do just in case it gets really cold 🥶

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Good deal, thanks. I’ve got to drain the toilet lines in the morning (forgot today) and drain out the gray tank from all the water I pushed out today. I’ll also throw some rv antifreeze in the p traps and toilet bowl to keep the seal fresh. Thanks Trevor👍🏻

[@tommanning7337]

NOICE!!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@Steve-Goff]

Good knowing that your power station can run your RV for boondocking or emergency. That air compressor is pretty sweet. I didn’t know they made battery ones

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@georgewacaser4559]

Also, you can run the slide and the awning without the bluetti or any other shore power. They are 12V, and the battery on the tongue of the trailer will provide that limited amount of power, assuming it's fully charged. I installed a isolation switch on my trailer tongue battery box so I can ensure it is totally disconnected from the trailer when not in use.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

You’re right George. I shoulda mentioned I did disconnect the tongue battery while I was there

[@willie3948]

just watched your winterizing video and i think you forgot to blow water out of the toilet. be sure you put antifreeze in the sink traps a cup in each trap should do

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did forget that! Will be clearing that out tomorrow and pouring rv antifreeze in all the p traps before I take it to storage. Will also need to drain out the grey tank again from all the water I pushed through the lines

[@wb2ire]

Most new RVs have low point drains. Look under the trailer for 2 valves. Don't forget the fresh water tank Frank

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yessir. Got those drained too👍🏻

[@wb2ire]

Don't forget to flush the toilet. Also winterize the sink and shower traps. Drain the grey tanks again. You just pumped water in there. Frank

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I remembered to dump out the greys after all was finished….but forgot the toilet

[@seymourwrasse3321]

this having fun sure looks like a lot of work

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. I actually enjoy tinkering around with stuff like this. But it is some work

[@warren6899]

From South Africa Morning B, 07:00 Stunning-day (Sunday) New years well wishes to you & family, may 24 be your good fortune year. Specialist treatment of my issue = 6 months with medication to potentially sort out HPB, no cancer indicated, meds will be chronic---- enough of me. Hahaha cold isn't EXACTLY an issue in our spot on space ship planet earth 😂 Creepy's just a different way to spell rustic, 😅

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Cheers Warren👍🏻

[@scooterhughes9118]

Hey looking good there buddy. Looks like you've lost some more weight. You keep losing weight the wind's gonna blow you away 😂! Alot of work keeping up those rv's. Hope yall had a great Christmas and New Year's. Have you got your truck tent yet?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. It’ll need to get pretty windy there Scooter😂

[@ryanlongino6505]

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[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@clarencewiles963]

Someone may be camping in the old house already 🎊 🎉😂 Use only the minimum amount of nail and or staples and never glue as they may need to come off for repairs. Down under or in back of. Don’t forget winter issue of the toilet and tank

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Clarence. Need to drain the toilet lines in the morning and then dump all the water I pumped out back into the grey tanks👍🏻

[@waynehall6273]

Did you blow out the toilet? Another suggestion is if you put this camper in public storage get you a couple of apple air pods and hide in it. Cheap insurance. People steal campers every day.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did not! I’ve got that on my checklist to do tomorrow before it gets into storage. Thanks👍🏻

[@edschultz5718]

Im a little late with this one, once you installed those ladder racks you can't have a tonneau cover again how do you deal with rain on the carpet lining of the bed?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

This setup isnt permanent. I’m building a hoist to remove and put my tonneau back on when I’m done

[@williamsuttle3645]

Brian, is the fridge 12 volt or residential?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It’s a 12v fridge. Also shoulda mentioned I had my battery on the tongue disconnected too

[@williamsuttle3645]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors that initial draw wouldn't have been the fridge then. I was in quartzite before covid hit, and my damn battery was constantly dying, so I replaced it. Well it died, so I charged it, everything was fine I thought. I figured it was the heater killing it, so I just used the oven, well damn battery still died. Come to find out, my propane fridge used a good bit of power even using it on propane. So now I got a 200 amp hour battery and a residential fridge that uses less power than the old propane fridge. I wanted a 12v fridge but they were out. I like that camper you got, that rooftop tent would kill me on that 3rd time I had to get up to pee though. However, I do like it.

[@peternetten3968]

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[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@OffGrid_office]

Go camp in the abandoned house!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

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[@simonfernandez7816]

Hey man, I’ve been watching your videos for a while now let’s say about a couple years anyways over the time you look a little different is everything OK? Just a little concerned about you man let me know. Everything‘s all right buddy suspecting you got diabetes or something I’m just making assumptions now anyway don’t take anything I’m saying personal like I said, I watch your videos, and you look a little different just concerned about your health

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol, it’s all good bud, and thanks for watching for so long. I’ve just been trying to get healthier, eating better and exercising a lot more👍🏻