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prospectors · 10-14-2019, 04:05 PM

I found a slow water/pressure leak in what's called 'Solenoid supplied with winterization kit' on the Winnebagoind Diagrams. I took it out, inspected it and lubed the seals, and still seams to be leaking from the body, not a fitting. According to Winnebago service tech, they are no longer made and he suggested just bypassing it. I'm good with that, as its a system I've never used. But not knowing exactly how it works, I'm not quite sure how. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Gary

2001 Winnebago Journey 36 LD

Jbmsr · 10-14-2019, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by prospectors

I found a slow water/pressure leak in what's called 'Solenoid supplied with winterization kit' on the Winnebagoind Diagrams. I took it out, inspected it and lubed the seals, and still seams to be leaking from the body, not a fitting. According to Winnebago service tech, they are no longer made and he suggested just bypassing it. I'm good with that, as its a system I've never used. But not knowing exactly how it works, I'm not quite sure how. Any suggestions?

Thank you

Gary

2001 Winnebago Journey 36 LD

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Jesse

prospectors · 10-15-2019, 03:23 PM

Jbmsr, thank you for the suggestion.
Looks like it might do the trick.

boyland · 11-07-2019, 01:54 PM

i did this on mine for all purposes it is a three way pex valve

I think this would have worked form mine but i ended up using a t and three valves.

I forget the exact sequence but mine did the same thing i tested it in off position which is use and on position and setup much like a water heater bypass.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Tectite-...V312/305758792

I think this would do it

Ray,IN · 11-07-2019, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prospectors

I found a slow water/pressure leak in what's called 'Solenoid supplied with winterization kit' on the Winnebagoind Diagrams. I took it out, inspected it and lubed the seals, and still seams to be leaking from the body, not a fitting. According to Winnebago service tech, they are no longer made and he suggested just bypassing it. I'm good with that, as its a system I've never used. But not knowing exactly how it works, I'm not quite sure how. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Gary

2001 Winnebago Journey 36 LD

JB weld for plastic is your friend- if you're careful in application.
I have too that automatic winterization package, Mine would not seal completely and kept filling the RV anti-freeze tank with water. I too lubed the O-rings and they now seal as designed.
I have my owners manual if you require a copy. PM me and I'll post it to irv2.com files section where anyone may download the pdf.
I may not be timely, I'm caretaker for my DW.