muttmaster
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I need some advise on where to install inline shutoff valve that can be accessible in my 2016 FWC Grandby. I read All the wintetizing tips and sagely advise. Saw Stan’s pic on where to locate the line, and I understand it is a 3/8” braided, (why can’t FWC use bigger line to facilitate draining?) flexible line that needs a barbed shutoff valve. Locating the valve inline that is easy to access has me stumped.
If the drain line is under the driver side floor trim, where should I put the shutoff valve without some cutting of wood paneling and trims. I haven’t even tried to find the drain line yet, but the outside drain valve did freeze couple of times already, and I am worried that when it get colder and my drain line is frozen, I won’t be able to drain the tank completely thru the sink via the pump.
I did experiment a bit and tested most of the advise learned on the forum on winter camping. I think installing shutoff valve on the cold and hot outside shower lines may not be necessary if the cabinet is kept open and hot water heater on, running furnace, etc. at least down to 15 f or so. Did use quite a bit of propane camping in the snow, even brought along a 20lb tank to test and experiment. Thanks for any tips.
If the drain line is under the driver side floor trim, where should I put the shutoff valve without some cutting of wood paneling and trims. I haven’t even tried to find the drain line yet, but the outside drain valve did freeze couple of times already, and I am worried that when it get colder and my drain line is frozen, I won’t be able to drain the tank completely thru the sink via the pump.
I did experiment a bit and tested most of the advise learned on the forum on winter camping. I think installing shutoff valve on the cold and hot outside shower lines may not be necessary if the cabinet is kept open and hot water heater on, running furnace, etc. at least down to 15 f or so. Did use quite a bit of propane camping in the snow, even brought along a 20lb tank to test and experiment. Thanks for any tips.