Drain Air Tanks - How?

[cpp8284]

My owner's manual (2002 Winnie Ultimate Freedom) says to drain the air tanks before every trip.

Where are the drain plugs or valves?

Still exploring our coach and looking for everything that should be maintained.

[Martind4]

If its a Freightliner chassis, the tank drain lanyards are on the frame rail behind the right front wheel. Use your awning rod to snag the loops and give them a pull. Mine has three lanyards. It might be easier to see if you turn the front wheels all the way right or left.

Don't worry about the coach settling down on your arm, you don't need to let that much air out to see if any moisture has accumulated. If you see much liquid coming out, its a good sign the air dryer filter and dessicant needs to be changed. You don't need to drain the tanks completely.

[cpp8284]

It's a Spartan chassis. Does it have the same lanyards or other drain features?

[Martind4]

I don't know about Spartan chassis but the easiest way to check would be to crawl under and look for the tanks, the drains should be at the lowest point. Be careful crawling under a coach without jackstands.