Maiden Voyage

Tater

First trip tomorrow. So picture attached is my current valve setup. So I need to change the valves to camping mode per the Nucamp manual correct?

Tater

nhmike

I'd agree you should follow the manual.  In the northeast we still need to take precautions for freezing temperatures.  Not sure if that would affect you. 

Tater

No sir, Im in Dixie. 70’s already. 

Thanks

Sharon_is_SAM

@Tater, we’re you winterized?  If so, have you sanitized the system!  

Tater

It was winterized by the dealer. But they use the compressed air method

elbereth

@Tater, YMMV, but I would follow the sanitizing directions, at least if you plan to use your freshwater holding tank rather than full hookups.  As others have noted, we’re never able to get that tank completely dry, and I feel better knowing it’s seen some bleach occasionally!

The “winterizing” mode for the valves bypasses the water heater in the Alde.  So keep those valves as they are if you are going to sanitize, until you’re done with your flush and dump cycles.  Then switch into “camping” mode and you’ll be ready to have hot water!

If you’re “living on the edge” in these pandemic times, or if you don’t plan to use the water for drinking or toothbrushing (just for washing up), you could just switch to camping mode and go!

Tater

Thank you, I cant sanitize before I leave in the morning. I will have water hook ups. I never drink any water from the camper so I guess I will be ok.. Are the sanitize instructions in the manual ?  

Sharon_is_SAM

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/8904/de-winterizing-and-sanitizing#latest

Tater

Thank You Sharon_is_sam.