Winterizing trouble

[Punchy]

Hi all!
I am new to this forum and am also completely green when it comes to RVing! I have a Jayco Alante 2018 and unfortunately I find that the water filter has frozen and broken off. (Early snow here in Alberta!)
I carried on regardless in my (?) belated attempt to winterise and was very proud of myself for putting valves in “winterise” position and reversing small valve at hose connection. When I turned on the pump, however, I found that the antifreeze was not moving!!
Is this because I should have the water filter connected?
(By the way,does anyone order these online or should I trek back to the dealer for a new filter?)
Any help would be much appreciated as it’s getting colder daily here!
Thanks

[hawkster]

Sorry I can't answer all your questions. But on mine the winterize position runs all incoming water (or anti freeze) thru the filter. That's why I remove the filter and add anti freeze to canister first. It makes the process quicker. I believe you can get a new filter housing at hardware store. Make sure your antifreeze container is not on the ground and hold it high in the water compartment. This helps it prime faster.

[Punchy]

Thanks for the advice Hawkster. Much appreciated.
I’ll get a filter and try again( this time with pink stuff elevated)
Thanks very much.