Winterizing my Allure

[Bald Eagle]

Why, do you suppose, did CC decide to not install the winterizing features. Like the water heater bypass piping arrangement and the water pump pick-up tube for use with antifreeze bottles.

I'm very disappointed that an up-scale coach company did not include these basic features.

[Bald Eagle]

Why, do you suppose, did CC decide to not install the winterizing features. Like the water heater bypass piping arrangement and the water pump pick-up tube for use with antifreeze bottles.

I'm very disappointed that an up-scale coach company did not include these basic features.

[John66]

??? They did on my coach. Water heater bypass valve right there in the 'wet' bay. And a valve and input going directly to the pump so antifreeze can be sucked into the system. Could also use it to get water from a non-pressurized source, I suppose.

And for that matter, another valve to supply 'city' water to the system or fill the tank.

[Bald Eagle]

Hmmm that's interesting. Maybe it was optional in 2000 but mine has neither. I'm in the process of installing both now.

[dcgrazier]

My 2000 Allure does not have the bypass valves either. CC recommends blowing the water lines to winterize. I have done this successfully for 7 years. Personally, I find this quite easy and I do not have to clear the pink stuff out of the lines in the Spring that some people say leaves a bad taste in the water.