Preparing for De-Winterizing Questions?

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  • CJvagabond
    CJvagabond Member Posts: 38
    I was told that anti-freeze was in the system but to go ahead and try everything? I said that I had the heat on. I am leaving today for the first practice trip. I'm not going to de-winterize yet as it's cold today/tomorrow. Will wait a week or more. I've got water jugs and will be at a full hook up site. I won't use heat at all. I've got my sleeping bag. I've not heard back after questioning if the Alde would be OK after running it with antifreeze for nearly a month. I had it turned on low (50s) at 1 Amp electric only. ? I won't have internet either so would prefer to wait to do anything until I get back and have access. 
    2022 F-150 STX. SE PA and beyond...Christine
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    Just use the TaB as a tent.  You can take an electric heater and then you would have heat without using your Alde.  Heat and lights, there you go!  Have fun!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • CJvagabond
    CJvagabond Member Posts: 38
    Thank you! I did use it like a tent but with electricity. I don't have an electric heater but was comfy in down alternative warmth. I was near the bathhouse. Hooking up, setting up and return all went well. I'm good with it being like a tent for now. Maiden voyage was good. :)
    2022 F-150 STX. SE PA and beyond...Christine
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  • CJvagabond
    CJvagabond Member Posts: 38
    edited April 2019
    @Sharon_is_SAM   I finally decided it was warm enough to de-winterize. With instructions in hand I followed each step. (including the added steps to remove anti-freeze from Alde - I just emptied it into a bucket first) I think it went well. I might not have used enough bleach? 
    I do need to hook up to the house water and check to see if the hot water heater and Alde all work. I haven't done that yet. 
    Thank you so much for all the guidance. I've saved instructions in a binder.

    Now, I'm planning on doing the brake adjustment. I'd rather learn to do this myself. I've never even changed a tire. I bought the tool from NAPA Auto Parts. The videos I watched made it look pretty easy, all but for jacking it up and getting behind the wheel. Also, I just looked and there are no rubber covers on those holes to the star wheel. I see that Amazon sells them.
    Just getting up the courage here and waiting for my brother to help me with turning the wheel. I also have the photo printed off that someone shared showing the "jack points". 
      
    My brother got the spare tire off for me. Had a difficult time so it's not going back on there again. I've been reading all your posts about mounting it on the tongue. Till I can do that, it will go in the back of my truck.
    So much great information on this site! Much appreciated! 
    2022 F-150 STX. SE PA and beyond...Christine
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