No manual with directions on winterizing North Trail TTs

eddysgarage

Member
Hey out there!!! Heartland has lost an opportunity to SHINE. My new 21FSB TT owners manual had NO directions for winterizing or where to find the valves.
normally, it's a simple job on any rv to prepare for freezing weather. In my case, it required removing wood panels and guessing on valve position.
Come on guys-provide clear directions with the product!
Eddy
 

jbeletti

Well-known member
Hi Eddy,

There is a downloadable manual on the main Heartland website: www.heartlandrvs.com > Customer Service > Owners Manual

But yeah, the winterizing details are generic. Glad you were able to get yours figured out.

For other North Trailers that have yet to winterize, I'd welcome some help on documenting the process (with photos too).

Who's in?

Thanks,

Jim
 
I also have a 21FSB, has anyone cracked the code on winterizing it other than draining the tanks, opening all the valves underneath and running the pump till no water comes out?
 

irvin56

Well-known member
cold and frozen up

I just went out to do mine
OUCH :eek:

2 things froze and broke.
Shower hose and head CRACKED:confused:

Under sink water filter, Plactic case SPLIT:confused:

Note to myself. Remove filter from mount after long weekend
remove shower hose from bottom of bathroom taps:eek:

It's only Oct. Owell thats canada for you.
I didn't think it would freeze that hard already
 

smildrum

Member
Just did a quick drain/flush on our 21FSB the other day.I start by opening all the faucets,tank drain and low point drains,usually on the way to the dump station when we're leaving the CG,figuring that I'll get a lot more out heading up thru the CG than just letting it drain at the campsite while the TT is still level.
Hotwater heater bypass valves are under the entertainment center behind a panel.Pop the 4 screws,swing the 3 valves,open the access cover for the HWH on the outside,and remove the anode.I made up a 14" length of 1/2" copper pipe with the end folded over and about 20 holes drilled thru it on different angles.This slides into a piece of 5/8" hose with a female end on it(which I also use to fill my water tank) to flush the heater out,getting rid of the stuff that came off the anode during the season.
I use air pressure to push water out of the lines first,using an fitting that goes on the "city" water connection with a small compressor that runs off 12v dc and an air tank,filling the tank and then blowing the lines with no more than 20-25 lbs pressure.
Another panel under the stove will give you access to the water pump and there's a bypass valve and length of hose tucked up under there to draw nontox.Close the valve from the tank,open the bypass valve and start cracking faucets.I start at the galley and work my way aft,making sure to give the head a good shot of nontox also.
I dump about half a gallon of nontox into the tank,a splash into each drain to push the water out of the p traps and some into the head to keep the seal from drying out over the winter.
We live in Maine and by the middle of October freeze ups become a concern.We'll be using our 21FBS well into November and I've gotten this process down to about 45 minutes and will probably be doing it 2 more times before finally putting things to bed for the winter.

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