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Winterizing short cuts

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Topic: Winterizing short cuts
Posted By: Riggingslinger
Subject: Winterizing short cuts
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2020 at 3:05pm
I have the Rpod 180 with a queen size memory foam mattress in the front part of the camper.  When I  winterize or de-winterize the camper I have to take mattress off the bed to get at the water pump and values.  Its a major pain to lift that mattress out of that tight space and I have nearly ripped the curtains off the wall a few times. After it is out it takes up most of the floor space in the camper.  I am wondering if anyone has come up with a way to support the mattress so it doesn't have to come all the way out.    I thinking about cutting a access hatch under the bed near the water heater and crawling in that way.  

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Life in the great Northwest



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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2020 at 7:37pm
Many have done what you propose.  Me, I use air pressure to winterize and have not changed my valves in 5 years.  The reason for the valve change is to prevent filling the water heater with gals of antifreeze.  Drain the water heater, use air pressure and leave the bypass valves alone.

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Mike Carter
2015 178



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