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bagpipes
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196S bypass valves Oct 15, 2013 17:25:51 GMT -5

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Post by bagpipes on Oct 15, 2013 17:25:51 GMT -5

I'm attempting to winterize my 196S but is it just me or are there no bypass valves for the water heater tank so I dont dump a gallon of antifreeze in there? Also, there doesnt seem to be a bypass for the fresh water tank so that I can draw antifreeze into the pump.

Am I missing something

Thought I would ask before I buy shut off valves and start disconnecting and reconnecting hoses. (this seems like something that should come from the factory)

jeremyworth
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196S bypass valves Oct 18, 2013 11:47:36 GMT -5

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Post by jeremyworth on Oct 18, 2013 11:47:36 GMT -5

I noticed the same thing with my E196S. There are not bypass valves installed for bypassing the water heater. I'm going to install them myself. The RV dealer we bought our camper at has a bypass valve kit for roughly $30. I haven't looked very closely about using the water pump for pumping the antifreeze yet. My guess would be that there isn't anything installed from the factory. I'll probably put something in for this purpose as well.