Need help w/ winterizing after RV owner's death

[jeffcarp]

My in-laws have a 2018 Jayco Envoy 100 26D. My father in-law died recently and I'm trying to ensure that I'm protecting the coach for the winter in Iowa. I've read the manual but the challenge I'm having is that the manual uses a lot of "if equiped" notes and I can't always determine if it's equiped or not.

I picked up the coach in New Mexico last week and drove it 1000 miles to Iowa where we live. Before I left, I determined that the gray, black, and fresh tanks were all empty. I opened all hot and cold faucets. I found 4 low point drains and opened them all. I turned on the water pump and ran it for a bit and saw just a small amount of water come out of the low point drains. I drove with the low points drains open for the 1000 mile trip. Here are my specific questions.

The water heater is an Atwood and I'm used to having to remove the anode rod to drain the water heater. I can't find an anode rod or drain on this water heater. Could that would be right? I also can't find any water heater bypass valves. I don't think there can be water in the tank because I ran the water pump with the faucets on but just want to be sure.

I found a water filter canister under the bathroom sink but can't find one under the kitchen sink. I can see up to where the water pipes become concealed under the kitchen sink but don't find them exposed anywhere else in another compartment where a filter could be. Did they typically only put the water filters on the bathroom sinks?

Thank you.

[campaholix]

Originally Posted by jeffcarp

My in-laws have a 2018 Jayco Envoy 100 26D. My father in-law died recently and I'm trying to ensure that I'm protecting the coach for the winter in Iowa. I've read the manual but the challenge I'm having is that the manual uses a lot of "if equiped" notes and I can't always determine if it's equiped or not.

I picked up the coach in New Mexico last week and drove it 1000 miles to Iowa where we live. Before I left, I determined that the gray, black, and fresh tanks were all empty. I opened all hot and cold faucets. I found 4 low point drains and opened them all. I turned on the water pump and ran it for a bit and saw just a small amount of water come out of the low point drains. I drove with the low points drains open for the 1000 mile trip. Here are my specific questions.

The water heater is an Atwood and I'm used to having to remove the anode rod to drain the water heater. I can't find an anode rod or drain on this water heater. Could that would be right? I also can't find any water heater bypass valves. I don't think there can be water in the tank because I ran the water pump with the faucets on but just want to be sure.

I found a water filter canister under the bathroom sink but can't find one under the kitchen sink. I can see up to where the water pipes become concealed under the kitchen sink but don't find them exposed anywhere else in another compartment where a filter could be. Did they typically only put the water filters on the bathroom sinks?

Thank you.

Atwood heaters don’t use anode rods. Not familiar with your model, but on my Jayco the bypass valves are under the fridge behind a vented panel that is accessed by removed 4 screws.
My only filter is outside in the wet bay where all my water connections are located...not much help.
You either need to winterize with pink antifreeze or use the blown air method to get water out. The concern really isnt the tanks as much as it’s the pipes and the valve seats at each fixture. Trust me...I know...leave one fixture with a few drops of water in it over the winter and you’ll be changing it in the spring!

[Jagiven]

Welcome Aboard! Sorry to hear about your Dad.

Water heater, as Dnbould stated an Atwood water heater does not have an anode rod. You can open the outside cover, and you will find the low point drain. The OEM drain plug is a white nylon plug, in the lower left corner. Your father could have changed it. Might be metal, or even replaced it with a small hose. The bypass valves are located behind the water heater. There is a hidden compartment. So locate the water heater on the outside, then go inside to the corresponding spot and start looking. Most likely you will need a #2 square drive (#2 Robinson) screw driver to access the location. Many people do remove the screw(s) and leave them out. Might access it from above or behind. Once in a while, Jayco does not put it right behind, if there is a bunk or other hard to access location access.

Water Filter, I have only seen Jayco install one water filter inside a camper. It seems like all MH water filters are buried. I would check the pipe fittings, you might have a Tee after the filter, and it goes to both the bathroom and kitchen sink. A good way to confirm is to contact Jayco with your vin # and ask for the piping schematic.

Good Luck

[pconroy]

My condolences too. I don't have that model so I can't answer your specific questions. But it's going to hit 5*F tonight here, are you winterized? Did you either blow all of the lines out or add the pink RV Antifreeze?

[2edgesword]

Condolences to your family.

The drain plug is the white plug in the lower left corner of the photograph behind the gas fitting.

[Cavie]

You did not find 4 low point drains. You found 2 low point drains and the Fresh Water tank drain and vent/overflow tube. As stated above the Atwood has no Anode rod. It does have a drain with a nylon plug in it. It is a 15/16" or 7/8" depending on the model. You must remove it to drain and winterize the tank. Valves are on the backside inside the RV. Only use a 6 point socking on the nylon plug. Youtube will become your friend.

[madmaxmutt]

Sorry for your loss.



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