Winterizing 2021 Wolfpup 17JG

We recently purchased a WolfPup 17JG RV just in time for winter 😉.
In this video, I'll go over the steps I took to winterize this RV, based on the research I did and tips from other RV owners with their best practices.
#wolfpup17jg #woflpup #17jg #forestriver #rvwinterizing #winterizingrv
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Checklist of Winterizing Steps:
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Craftsman 1 1/16 Socket:
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Camco Blow Out Plug:
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Camco RV Antifreeze:
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Battery Tender 5 Amp, 12V Battery Charger:
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[@mwtreas]

Thanks for this video. It’s by far the best Wolf Pup winterizing video that I’ve found on the Internet.

[@ateamrventures]

Wow, thanks!

[@charliejanho]

My wife and I have the 14cc wolf pup and this was the first offseason winterizing by ourselves. With no previous experience of winterizing other campers, I found this to be extremely helpful. Thank you! ✊🏼

[@MartyBateman-l8z]

Your Video was very helpful to me, I am a newbie to the RV world, I appreciate you being so concise and informative! Thank you!

[@ateamrventures]

You are so welcome!

[@NeilGastonguay]

And now my Wolf Pup is winterized. A very good video, clear and stepwise. It does take more antifreeze than you show, but that is the only problem I had.

[@ateamrventures]

Cool, glad it helped. For antifreeze amount, it depends on how much you run through your faucets, (etc.) for a solid stream of a/v. I don't run a whole lot, since the air did most of the clearing of the lines.

[@dianamaemc]

Hi! We have a 2021Wolf Pup 16pf. This is our first winter with our pup and your instructions for Winterizing were extremely helpful. I'm sure we will be visiting your site many times as we venture with our pup. Thank you!!

[@ateamrventures]

Great to hear!

[@christophermurphy9700]

I have the 2021 Cherokee 274BRB and couldn't find much on the Winterizing. I sure didn't want to bring it to the dealer to do it. I watched this - and it is identical. Thank you so much for posting and making this tutorial. Great service to your fellow campers!

[@ateamrventures]

Glad I could help

[@JodyOlson-k8v]

First time TT owner….thanks for such a thorough video. Planning to do it this weekend!

[@mikeshaw4610]

I have watched several winterizing video’s this i the first one i remember removing thr city water screen

[@rubencarrillo4420]

Thanks for making this video, winterized our 17JG earlier this week using your video as a guide. Great walk through.

[@ateamrventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ceesquared5717]

thank you SO much for this! Wolf Pup 16BHS owner....very helpful to have a video of a camper that looks almost exactly like mine!!!!!!! Happy Camping!!! p.s. I think the ONLY two things I might add to your list... remove ALL food and add a product like fresh cab to keep mice away for the winter! :)

[@ateamrventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonwood9520]

my second year using this video. thanks again for making it!

[@ateamrventures]

Awesome - appreciate the comment. Use the checklist also (in the description)... 👍🏾 And, spring time next year, use the dewinterizing video.

[@timharmon-xl4fl]

Great video. Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Getting ready to reverse the steps soon.

[@suedewitt-ku2qf]

This was fantastic. I’m a solo camper and this is my rookie season… I did it!!! But I aware you didn’t say to close the low points after draining them. Hahaha (figured it out though after my 2nd gallon emptied) 😢 but thank you so much! I’m winterized!!

[@ateamrventures]

You're right. Great job!

[@kylehays5361]

Glad I watched this first. I was unaware my 2021 23DBH had a winterizing kit also. Makes it way easier.

[@ateamrventures]

It definitely makes it easier. Cheers!

[@juliepowell8494]

I follow this video each season. Ty so much.

[@edmontoncouple1562]

thanks next week we will get exactly the same unit and it's our first time for everything.

[@gregjohnson1079]

Fantastic video and explanation. This worked well for me to winterize my Wolfpup! Your check is in the mail! Thank you!

[@ateamrventures]

Fantastic!

[@geryallan4924]

Great video - clear, concise, awesome!

[@MichaelAikens-e3j]

I have a 14CC just purchased this year, plumbing layout is identical. This is a great tutorial, thanks. Anyone with input for the tankless water heater though?

[@ateamrventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coreykoepsel]

Same ..I have a2024 Wolf pup

[@jmassonet1]

Excellent video! Bought my 17JG in August and did my own winterizing before I saw this video. Thanks for confirming that I did it right!

[@ateamrventures]

No problem. Glad it helped! It's a nice little travel trailer.

[@loretomazzola403]

Nice job! I have a 20RDSE Greywolf. Pretty much identical 👍

[@ateamrventures]

Right on

[@shelliev9461]

Fantastic step by step! Thank you!

[@hercwilliams7137]

Awesome Job man. Thanks for this. Will be doing my first winterization next month!

[@ateamrventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Paintbl99]

Thanks so much for making this. How do you like your Wolf Pup?

[@doubled8247]

We need more videos, great walk through.

[@ateamrventures]

Working on it!

[@johnumbach7064]

Great and helpful video. Thanks for sharing!

[@whatidahell8398]

If you live in a cold area be sure to run enough antifreeze thru your fixtures that the P traps are filled.

[@ateamrventures]

👌

[@jembodo]

Thank you for making this video!

[@ateamrventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jembodo]

@@ateamrventures Did this today and water came shooting out from the hot water tank. Good thing the anode rod was stuck on the socket or it would have hurt. I thought I depressurized it but I don't think I gave it enough time and the pump was on so it kept pressurizing the tank. Good experience nonetheless :D

[@phillipcastro1359]

Great video! The steps were super clear and this will be super helpful to me.

[@ateamrventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phillipcastro1359]

@@ateamrventures I’m sure this video was a ton of work to put together...do you plan to show some steps (either by video or a downloadable checklist of how to de-winterize)? I just got my 17JG a few days ago and it came winterized. I think I have a decent idea of how to get started getting this ready to go, but I’d be interested in seeing your process. Anyway, just curious. Thanks!

[@ateamrventures]

I'll see what I can do.

[@FSmarin2010]

Very helpful video i own a 26bd camper gray wolf i have a question on ur particular camper in the middle of the night when u use the bathroom the pump under ur bed dont make a hell of noise cuz my dose and mine is on the very end of the camper

[@ateamrventures]

No. I have not noticed it, when water pump is on. I'm assuming you're not connected to city water, if the pump is involved when you're using the water.

[@houseofhartson]

Great video thank you!!

[@reinaesser9882]

Thank you for this video! Please make more wolfpup content! xoxo!

[@jjcoolj949]

What are the befits of blowing the lines with air first? when you flush the anti freeze trough it does the same thing I thought. Just curious as that is new to me. Great vid!

[@ateamrventures]

Up to the owner; some prefer to and some do not. Either way, this is shown in case you do.

[@azureo81]

This is a great video, thanks! Can you make a video on how to de-winterize it as well?

[@ateamrventures]

I'll see what I can do.

[@arvindh]

@@ateamrventures I am actually waiting for your dewinterize video to dewinterize mine..😁

[@ateamrventures]

@@arvindh Might be soon! :)

[@arvindh]

@@ateamrventures soon soon.. may long is coming..😁😁

[@adubbz23]

@@ateamrventures not much to it to de-winterize leave water heater bypassed, hook up to water flush out till no more pink in any faucet use bleach and water mix run through all lines in tank if you plan to drink out of it. Repeat process till no bleach smell comes through with water city flush

[@davesherman74]

Nice video! We just bought a 2022 Wolf Pup 14CC, and this one has a Furrion tankless water heater instead. Unfortunately, Forest River's manuals didn't catch up, so ours doesn't have the bypass valves for the water heater and they don't have a procedure. The Furrion manual says blowing it out or running antifreeze through it are OK. Forest River's support is clueless on what to do. I'm assuming it would be a similar procedure, except for running the antifreeze through it. I gather some folks have tried blowing them out, but parts of the tankless water heaters still hold water and they can be damaged.

[@ateamrventures]

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[@ericniedbalski5736]

Thanks, I don't think you showed low end drain points being closed before pumping in antifreeze? End up with antifreeze on the ground

[@ateamrventures]

No, that's a good point. I didn't show the other tanks being closed either, but it's assumed, if you open it, close it (to drain it).

[@mrtomtracy]

Nice job and very helpful! One question. The last thing I did after pulling antifreeze through to all of the faucets, etc, was to open the low-end points drain valves. You didn't mention those in your list. Was that the correct thing to do? Seemed necessary to me.

[@ateamrventures]

Thanks! I could see your point, but I have not needed to do this (as a last step), since air pushed out water earlier. It's up to you, if you want. There would not be any harm in doing this for peace of mind.

[@powskier]

What about if you want to use it for late fall/early spring trips where the temps go below freezing at night? Isn't there a 4 season model?

[@ateamrventures]

IDK. It sounds like you do though. Did you look it up?

[@coreykoepsel]

What if I have a tankless water heater?

[@michaelwert468]

Did NOT KNOW about the 1 way valve at the city waterline inlet. (about 8:53 into talk) Guess it is blown out with the air, but good idea to get some antifreeze in there also. If air is not used to blow out the lines, this small portion of the hose would still have water in it wouldn't it.

[@ateamrventures]

Possibly, but as long as you pull antifreeze into the water lines, then you could go outside to this valve and release it a couple of times to get antifreeze in there (pink comes out). It should be fine.

[@geryallan4924]

So I just went through all the steps, but when I got to the antifreeze step, I was only able to pull antifreeze through the shower and the water heater outlet. No antifreeze came out of the sink faucet and none in the toilet. Water pump was on and running. I used 2, 1-gal jugs of RV marine antifreeze. Any suggestions?

[@ateamrventures]

Interesting. Wherever locations (e.g. bathroom, shower, etc.) that water was flowing through, should flow anti-freeze, as well. I assume you're winterizing a WolfPup 17JG, too?

[@greghunt5896]

Great video, can you skip the blowing out of the water and just pump antifreeze in and let it push the water out and when it turns pink, your good?

[@a-teamIL]

Yes, you can.

[@ateamrventures]

Yes, either or.

[@juangonzalez3034]

Close the low end drains before pumping your antifreeze! Or else you'll end up with antifreeze everywhere but in the lines

[@WindoWarrior]

Nice why can't the lines be left empty. You would think antifreeze would be a bad thing for cooking and drinking. No way it just 100% rinses out of the lines after sitting for a few months

[@ateamrventures]

You can leave the lines empty (if you want), but any water residue in the lines runs the risk of freezing (and if enough water, can expand your water supply lines). RV/Marine antifreeze IS NOT the same as antifreeze for your vehicle -- not even close. It's a common misconception. It's non-toxic; however, still clear the antifreeze out of your lines when de-winterizing, as much as possible.

[@kyletyson8129]

Its not automotive antifreeze it's non toxic... Plus nobody drinks from the fresh water tank 😂

[@jasonwood9520]

awesome video! any chance you’ll be doing a dewinterization one?

[@ateamrventures]

On it's way! :)

[@Lilmansimba3000]

I thought was unsafe to run through sink i would be drinking out of?

[@MichaelAikens-e3j]

RV anti-freeze is non-toxic for this reason, just rinse the system with fresh water thoroughly in the spring.

[@ateamrventures]

Rv/Marine A/V is not the same as your auto.

[@AG-ne7hz]

Water pump did not turn on to suck the anti freezer. Any idea why? I followed all the directions

[@ateamrventures]

Make sure anything you drained previously is closed (water heater, black/gray tanks, etc.) and ensure the water heater is bypassed. Ensure all faucets are off. Also, ensure the t-connector is turned towards the anti-freeze line (that you place in the jug). This should give a good seal so that pressure is there for water pump to draw from jug.

[@gregjohnson1079]

Also I’m sure you need sufficient battery power to run the pump.

[@KD8WDP]

I was wondering if you put anything in the fresh water tank?

[@ateamrventures]

Sorry, I don't follow. What do you mean?

[@dr.metallica7971]

I have a 2021 cherokee as well. Is the winterizing hose/kit on the water pumo standard on these travel trailers? Or is this something something bought and added yourself?

[@ateamrventures]

Depending on what your dealer installed (if at all) and what model you bought, it could have came with one -- it depends. Mine came with it; however, if your travel trailer did not, then you can pick one up at Amazon and install it yourself ... www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JJ588/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CWTRHMHE1BHFWKN7VY22

[@TripleXess]

Why the antifreeze? If you blow out all the water it's not needed. I use that hose for an extra 15 gallon water tank under the bed.

[@ateamrventures]

I just want to ensure (like others) that there is zero water in the lines. I've experienced damaged water lines previously with trace amounts of water and would like to avoid that situation again. Hence, blow air through and replace with A/V. :)

[@nans969]

Do you still need to use antifreeze in an area that doesn't get that cold more than a few days a year?

[@ateamrventures]

Hard to answer without knowing all the details. I would just recommend replacing any water line with antifreeze, wherever this line could potentially freeze. Use your best judgement.

[@Justin_Bock]

Question for you... The plug you have linked and the plug you use seem to be two different flow rates... Larger hole (used in video) vs small hole (one in the link). I've use the High flow for my sprinkler system. Do you recommend the High Flow for this task, because I can't seem to find a Camco Brass blow out plug that matches the one that you use.

[@ateamrventures]

I follow. The plug I linked is the exact link I used to buy this plug. It does look like the link plug has a smaller hole, than what I show in the video. Since I used the larger hole plug in the video (high flow), then yes I recommend it.

[@ik2476]

I got one from Ace hardware

[@MarioHernandez-nw9tl]

Explicaciones oh instrucciones en español please

[@thecorbinallred7401]

Do you keep the water pump on for the blow out portion?

[@thecorbinallred7401]

I wasn’t sure if the pump stays on before the moment you say to turn it on. I never run the faucets or shower or toilet unless it’s on.

[@ateamrventures]

No, no water pump needed for air blow out. It's only needed during antifreeze draw into your RV water lines.

[@Boglehill]

No antifreeze needed in the water heater?

[@ateamrventures]

No. Antifreeze is not good for the water heater, just water supply lines.

[@tlashley]

Did you put your caps back on the drains before blowing out the lines?

[@ateamrventures]

I'm not sure I follow -- which cap? What's the video timeline mark you're referencing?

[@tlashley]

@@ateamrventures I wasn't sure if you put the caps back on your low point hot and cold drains before hooking up the air.

[@arvindh]

Can a 12v car tire compressor be used to blow out the lines??

[@ateamrventures]

I'm not sure. I don't own one to comment on it. Let us all know if you go down that path and the result.

[@michaelwert468]

I am going to try with the car compressor. Using antifreeze anyway. Will comment afterward. Problem will be keeping the pressure below 30 I think. Will start with a waterline open and bounce from one faucet to another.

[@michaelwert468]

Actually it did a good job. Again, I kept 1 faucet open all the time to keep the pressure going sky high. Good enough that I do not think I need a compressor for the job before using antifreeze anyway. Don't get distracted and close all the water lines. I played around with the pressure a little. With all the faucets closed hit 40 pounds in 10 seconds with my tire pump.

[@robertmoorefield5408]

Whst if you can't blow out the lines

[@ateamrventures]

You don't have to use air to blow out lines, as long as you can replace the water in the lines (empty it), by replacing it with antifreeze.

[@ateamrventures]

New De-winterizing Video for the Wolfpup 17JG is up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXmkhHVmo9lnmtE

[@bw6078]

Fantastic video. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@expressoutdooradventures7380]

Did you reopen the water heater tank after putting antifreeze into the lines?

[@ateamrventures]

No. It needs to stay closed while winterized (always bypassed). Only water goes in water heater -- never anti-freeze.