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Post by shantyboy95 on Oct 31, 2023 6:16:35 GMT -5
Trying to winterize my 2023 Connect. It does not come with a siphon hose and says to disconnect the inlet hose to the water pump in order to pump in the anit-freeze. I cannot figure out where this is located.
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tens
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Post by tens on Oct 31, 2023 7:31:50 GMT -5
I just winterized mine, the siphon hose is located behind the water pump access panel. My access panel is in the pass through storage. You will then see two valves, one at the siphon hose and one going to the pump. Close the one to the pump and open the siphon valve.
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Post by shantyboy95 on Oct 31, 2023 7:57:31 GMT -5
I just winterized mine, the siphon hose is located behind the water pump access panel. My access panel is in the pass through storage. You will then see two valves, one at the siphon hose and one going to the pump. Close the one to the pump and open the siphon valve. I guess this is where I am confused. The manual says that, but then also references putting the open end in to the gallon of anti-freeze. The issue is I’ve looked for quite some time and from what I see all my hoses are connected to something, I have nothing behind the access panel that has an open end I could stick in the jug of antifreeze… My access panel is on the passenger side pass through storage, I have one of those control panel setups on the outside where you just switch between city water and tank fill with the outside shower hot and cold. |
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Post by jayhawk500 on Nov 1, 2023 8:34:54 GMT -5
Its there. You just have to fish around and find it. Find the inlet to the pump and work back from there.
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Post by shantyboy95 on Nov 1, 2023 18:46:29 GMT -5
Its there. You just have to fish around and find it. Find the inlet to the pump and work back from there. Heading back up Saturday to at least blow the lines with compressed air and will certainly be looking again now and taking pictures, lol. Appreciate the reply! |
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Post by jayhawk500 on Nov 2, 2023 14:50:39 GMT -5
Well, I didn't like their plumbing, so I went to the step next to the bed and pulled the paneling off, pulled the nails, etc. This is the step on the driver side of the bed.
Then the pump was right in front of me.
I also got rid of the KZ winterization plumbing they had and put in a Camco 3-way winterization valve. Only 1 valve to deal with. Just have to put a clamp on the siphon hose. Other wise it won't suck up the antifreeze.
I also created a step for the passenger side just to have some more storage. Plus it's easier for our dog to get up on the bed with us.
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Post by shantyboy95 on Nov 7, 2023 11:06:47 GMT -5
Its there. You just have to fish around and find it. Find the inlet to the pump and work back from there. Heading back up Saturday to at least blow the lines with compressed air and will certainly be looking again now and taking pictures, lol. Appreciate the reply! It was most certainly there. Was too afraid to tug too hard before but a little extra effort this time revealed the hose. Thank you for your help, everyone!! |
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Post by rvcouple on Nov 11, 2023 19:38:11 GMT -5
Put a couple wraps of electrical tape around it where it's visible so you'll know which one to pull on next year.
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