26 ft Jayco RK

[jeepit]

I have looked thru the book about the winterization process but there is no reference as to the location of the valves to do the job.
Anybody know?
The trailer listed above is a new to us used 2009.

 

[Wingate]

not sure about that specific model, but on the 3 Jaycos ive owned there is always a tube hanging down under the camper called the LOW POINT DRAIN. Thats a good place to drain the water out, I use a fitting that screws into the fresh water supply fitting and uses a tire chuck to blow air thru the lines with all the inside valves open.
This is after draining the hot water heater and put the water heater in bypass.
Once they are all blown out you can run the winterizer thru the pump system into the lines. Thats how I do it anyway, but I may be doing it all wrong..

 

[Grizzly]

Get on the web or the phone with Jayco. I'm sure they can help with locating the valves for winterizing.
Good luck, george

 

[jeepit]

Thanks George!
The Lance is so easy to do. Book shows the location of valves and runs through the whole procedure.
I think I need to have the slide out extended to get where the valves may be.
If anyone else has any ideas let me know.

 

[mwilson]

There may be just a pair of stubs with caps underneath the belly.
I used to use air pressure but I really didn't need to I decided. Draining the water heater, lines and fresh water tank was adequate if following with RV antifreeze after turning the water heater to bypass.
I would only do the air thing if i were not going to use any antifreeze.
If you open the faucets while draining the bulk of the water drains as it is.

 

[jeepit]

Found the valves behind a set of drawers. Now I just need to find the hose that will draw the anti freeze into the lines.
Any ideas here?

 

[mwilson]

Is the pump where you can reach it easily???

I have a 4' piece of garden hose with a fitting that connects to the inlet side of the pump. Disconnect the existing inlet line that comes from the tank, attach the temp hose and stick the other end into the jug of RV antifreeze. Shut all of the faucets off. Close the drains. Bypass the water heater. Turn water pump on and let it come up to pressure. Starting with the closest faucet open it until the antifreeze comes out. Repeat with the rest including the toilet and outside shower head unit if equipped. Pump is doing the work for you.
I use about a gallon and a half for the water lines, then dump the remainder in the sink traps. If I am still feeling insecure about the traps I will open the third gallon and dump some more in. Way cheaper than fixing a broken pipe in the spring.
Just keep an eye on the antifreeze jug, I will change to the second gallon when the first one gets down to quarter full.

Mike.

 

[RustyJC]

Found the valves behind a set of drawers. Now I just need to find the hose that will draw the anti freeze into the lines.
Any ideas here?

On all my Jaycos, the anti-freeze syphon tube has been located just before the water pump with a couple of valves. You close the valve in the line from the fresh water tank and open the valve to the syphon tube.

 

[jeepit]

Pump is under the floor. What kind of design planning is that?
I see a hose coming out from the floor that has a pinkish color to it.

 

[RustyJC]

Well, since the pump is a wear and maintenance item, I would think there would be access to it somewhere. Our current one is, for instance, in the plumbing service bay in the basement.

Rusty

 

[jeepit]

Tracked down the pump....it is near the dinette wall. I went outside and there 2 tubes directly underneath that area. Are these the suction tubes for winterization?
These tubes are in addition to another set that are the overflow for the water tank.

 

[mwilson]

Can you post up some pictures???

 

[RustyJC]

Tracked down the pump....it is near the dinette wall. I went outside and there 2 tubes directly underneath that area. Are these the suction tubes for winterization?
These tubes are in addition to another set that are the overflow for the water tank.

Follow the suction line into the water pump - it should go to the fresh water tank. There should be a tee in that line with a valve and a length of tubing going to nothing as well as another valve between the tee and the fresh water tank. The stub of tubing that isn't connected to anything is the anti-freeze syphon line.

If the lines you're referring to are hanging below the body of the RV, they're more than likely low point drains, but I can't say for sure from here.

Rusty

 

[jeepit]

Found pump under dinette seat. One of the storage areas under the seat is shorter than the other.
Duh!!
Thanks for all the help.
My Lance is so much easier to work on. The manual has all directions and where everything is located. The Jayco manual is very generic and gives no clue where anything is.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Bill Stockard]

My Lance is so much easier to work on. The manual has all directions and where everything is located

Yes, I've also found that to be true. If you don't have the exact information you need and need more detail, a phone call request to Lance will get you a copy their blue prints/schematics. They have good customer service on their older model campers too. I've owned four Lance campers since the mid-80s.

Bill

 

[BGoodale]

Hi guys; I have a good friend that is looking to buy an older 5th wheel or travel trailer in the 20k range. He and his wife will be in it for the winter in Parker, Az and then will have it parked there in the storage area for about 6 mo. I gave them my opinions but would like yours on the better ones and the ones to stay away from. Plus any things that you would do to the trailer when in storage. I was concerned about the heat in the closed up trailer for that length of time. It gets hot down there in the summer time. Thanks, Brett