Winterizing our Rockwood Roo 233S For the First Time

This week's adventure has us winterizing The Fun Parent Mobile Command Unit for the first time since owning it. We go through what the process looks like for winterization and some tips that I use to ensure the best possible outcome for the winter slumber.

[@snake_king]

I think you did a great job. I just let the water filter canister fill up with antifreeze as well like you did. No need to over think it.
Not sure if you caught it, but I also turn on the watermiser while pumping antifreeze just to make sure to push any water through.
Thanks for the awesome videos this year and will be looking forward to more camping vids next season!

[@thefunparent]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@alicemartin-mccarthy4204]

We put the DampRit in a foil pan or put it in the kitchen sink in case it over flows.
Also we put peppermint oil on a cotton ball in a small plastic shot cup w/ lid to help with critters.

[@thefunparent]

That’s a great idea!! I was actually thinking about the co Rainer freezing when I was editing the video. That would solve the issue

[@snake_king]

I agree. Definitely put the damprit over the sink because they will eventually overfill.

[@kenfigura3407]

You should put antifreeze in the black tank flush. I bought a little hand pump to do that. There is a vacuum breaker in there that holds water and it could freeze

[@thefunparent]

Thanks for the heads up!! I appreciate the info.

[@hamiltonearth]

Don’t forget your battery and to open the fridge… my 233s gets picked up next week!!

[@thefunparent]

I didn’t think I would need to do anything with the batteries since I have solar package. Wouldn’t they work as a trickle charger?

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

@@thefunparent Yes, it'll trickle charge it. You'll just want to check the water level every 3-6 months.

[@snake_king]

@@thefunparent I left our 233S with solar last year uncovered with the battery disconnect off and the batteries stayed charge all winter with the solar. Come spring, just check your water level in your batteries if they are flooded.
Flooded batteries can with stand like up -32° weather, or something like that.

[@JudyBaugh]

hmm, I totally understand why you need the antifreeze but is there a way to not need to put it in the faucets and shower hoses? I would assume that it would take alot of water to be certain that the hoses are clear of the chemicals and even then I would be concerned that it may linger in the hose much longer than we think or can really see the traces of it. Any other ideas as to how to keep those lines safe in winter?

[@thefunparent]

Unfortunately not really. You could potentially blow all the lines out with air. It only takes about 2 total gallons of antifreeze to fill the lines and running the water for about 10 minutes clears them all out.

[@jeremydenny8752]

Do you have to drain the holding tank afterwards since there is water going in before the antifreeze comes through?doing mine tomorrow for first time.Thanks

[@thefunparent]

Sorry for the delay…how did the process go for you? We didn’t drain ours to ensure some of the antifreeze was left in the tanks.

[@jeremydenny8752]

@@thefunparent No problem. Went good i thought.Guess we will see in the spring. Lol.Thanks for making the video and replying.I didnt drain tanks

[@centralwamngtgroup5205]

Is the filter area supposed to fill-up with Anti freeze?

[@thefunparent]

There’s really no way around it. It’s after the antifreeze inlet and everything has to pas through it. You just have to remove the filter.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

9:21 Lower the music volume during the speaking parts.

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

i have one lets get together!

[@thefunparent]

Where you based out of?

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

@@thefunparent chicago