Advanced RVs are designed for year-round comfort, even when temperatures drop. A few simple steps will keep your systems safe and ready for travel.
Plumbing:
If you’re operating in freezing temperatures, the diesel-fired heat system will keep your fresh tank and plumbing lines warm. Still, winterize your gray and black tanks by pouring RV antifreeze into the toilet and shower drain, then running it through the macerator.
For storage in freezing temperatures, complete a full winterization by pumping RV antifreeze through the water pump, plumbing lines, the shower and faucets. Watch Frank’s step-by-step video on this procedure here.
Battery:
When traveling in cold weather, your battery system monitors and heats itself automatically. On most ARV builds, the Silverleaf control screen displays battery temperature.
If storing your RV, either plug it into shore power, or disconnect both the Mercedes chassis battery (at the foot of the driver’s pedals) and house batteries(at your battery disconnect switch).
If you have questions about any winterization or storage process, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
