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WINTERIZING
As temperatures fall below freezing your Satellite Suites trailer will need to be
winterized, unless it is in operation and equipped with the Arctic Package (see
accessories). All water must be removed from the trailer or be treated with RV
Antifreeze (propylene glycol). RV Antifreeze is environmentally safe and therefore the
only antifreeze recommended for winterizing the trailer.
Failing to follow the winterization process instructions below will likely result in costly
repairs to the trailer.
There are two methods to winterize your trailer. One method is to use compressed air
and a minimal amount of RV Antifreeze. The other method is to pump RV Antifreeze
throughout your entire water/plumbing system.
Winterizing with Compressed Air
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To use this method you will need an air
compressor and air hose with a ¾ inch treaded hose fitting at the end to connect to the
water intake valve on the trailer. If your air hose does not have a ¾ inch threaded fitting
on the end, remove one from the end of a garden hose and attach it with a hose clamp.
An operator should run a small amount of RV antifreeze through his pump(s), since
even running dry still leaves some water inside the plumbing and tanks.
To begin winterizing your trailer, drain the trailer’s fresh water tank, water heater and
water pump. There is a drain on both the fresh water tank and water heater.
NOTE:
Some trailers do not have water heaters and therefore, do not need servicing.
Next, run the water pump until it is dry but stop immediately after. The system is now
ready to be cleared using compressed air. Start by connecting the air compressor to
the water intake valve on the side of your trailer. Next, open the Fill Valve on the
freshwater tank. Turn on the compressed air and clear the line. Close the Fill Valve
when finished. Next, open the City Fill Valve and turn on the compressed air. With the
compressed air on, begin opening each of the toilet and water fixtures in the trailer,
beginning with the one furthest away from the air supply and working back towards the