RV winterization checklist

A model-first worksheet for every water branch, appliance, and spring restart step.

Use this safely: Fill in the procedure, quantity, and valve positions from the manuals for your exact RV and appliances. This list deliberately does not supply a universal antifreeze amount or air-pressure setting.

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Map and prepare

Identify fresh tank, pump, low-point drains, water heater, filters, and all fixtures.
Identify optional branches: outside shower, washer, ice maker, toilet, or on-demand heater.
Record the water-heater bypass and drain instructions for this model.

Notes, readings, or follow-up needed

Follow the owner procedure

Drain or bypass components exactly as their manuals direct.
Use only a product labeled for the intended RV potable-water system if antifreeze is required.
Work through every hot and cold outlet, toilet, and trap specified by the manual.
Document which branches were completed and any leak or blockage discovered.

Notes, readings, or follow-up needed

Before spring use

Restore valves to operating positions under the RV manual.
Flush and sanitize the fresh-water system as directed.
Fill a storage water heater before energizing electric heat.
Pressure-check accessible fittings and record any leak.

Notes, readings, or follow-up needed

Read the related guides

RV antifreeze explained
Winterizing guide
Spring restart guide

Check the original instructions

Use the source that matches your RV or installed component. These links are places to find instructions; they do not certify this worksheet for a particular model.

Winnebago manual lookup
Jayco owner support

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