Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 19 minutes ago
On this episode of Ask an Airstreamer, learn how to prepare an Airstream for freezing temperatures by understanding the plumbing system and beyond.
Winterizing an Airstream Chapters
0:00 Introduction to the Session
1:35 Winterization Topics
2:42 Meeting Corbin, Ask an Airstreamer Panelist
3:08 Meeting Diane, Ask an Airstreamer Panelist
3:49 Meeting Rick, General Manager of Airstream Service
4:20 Why Winterize?
4:47 Drain and Flush Tanks
4:50 Step 1 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Gray and Waste Tanks
5:55 Step 2 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Empty Fresh Tank
6:24 Step 3 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Open Low Point Drain Valves
7:02 Step 4 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Remove Water Filter
10:55 Winterizing Hot Water Heater
12:14 Step 1 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Turn Off Water Heater and Let Cool
12:52 Step 2 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Open Pressure Relief Valve
13:50 Step 3 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Locate Water Heater Drain Plug
14:03 Step 4 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Loosen Plug; Drain Water
15:30 Step 5 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Close Pressure Relief Valve
15:39 Step 6 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Turn On Hot Water Heater Bypass Valve
18:35 Winterizing Plumbing Lines
19:52 Winterizing Plumbing Lines - Air Compressor
22:10 Step 1 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Blow Out Waste Tank
22:55 Step 2 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Connect Blow Out Plug
23:14 Step 3 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Use Air to Remove Water
27:31 Step 4 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Add Antifreeze
28:06 Winterizing Plumbing Lines - Antifreeze
28:58 Step 1 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Attach Pump Converter Kit
30:05 Step 2 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Insert Tube Into Bottle
30:23 Step 3 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Close Low Point Drain Valves
30:48 Step 4 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Turn On Water Pump
31:06 Step 5 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Flush Antifreeze
31:27 Step 6 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Turn Off Water Pump
35:15Winterizing Beyond the Plumbing
43:06 Using Airstream During Winter
Watch other episodes of Ask an Airstreamer on our website:
airstream.com/ask-an-airstreamer
Contact Airstream Support -- support.airstream.com
Locate your nearest Airstream dealership -- airstream.com/dealers
#Airstream #Winterization
On this episode of Ask an Airstreamer, learn how to prepare an Airstream for freezing temperatures by understanding the plumbing system and beyond.
Winterizing an Airstream Chapters
0:00 Introduction to the Session
1:35 Winterization Topics
2:42 Meeting Corbin, Ask an Airstreamer Panelist
3:08 Meeting Diane, Ask an Airstreamer Panelist
3:49 Meeting Rick, General Manager of Airstream Service
4:20 Why Winterize?
4:47 Drain and Flush Tanks
4:50 Step 1 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Gray and Waste Tanks
5:55 Step 2 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Empty Fresh Tank
6:24 Step 3 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Open Low Point Drain Valves
7:02 Step 4 of Draining and Flushing Tanks - Remove Water Filter
10:55 Winterizing Hot Water Heater
12:14 Step 1 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Turn Off Water Heater and Let Cool
12:52 Step 2 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Open Pressure Relief Valve
13:50 Step 3 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Locate Water Heater Drain Plug
14:03 Step 4 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Loosen Plug; Drain Water
15:30 Step 5 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Close Pressure Relief Valve
15:39 Step 6 of Winterizing Hot Water Heater - Turn On Hot Water Heater Bypass Valve
18:35 Winterizing Plumbing Lines
19:52 Winterizing Plumbing Lines - Air Compressor
22:10 Step 1 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Blow Out Waste Tank
22:55 Step 2 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Connect Blow Out Plug
23:14 Step 3 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Use Air to Remove Water
27:31 Step 4 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Air Compressor - Add Antifreeze
28:06 Winterizing Plumbing Lines - Antifreeze
28:58 Step 1 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Attach Pump Converter Kit
30:05 Step 2 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Insert Tube Into Bottle
30:23 Step 3 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Close Low Point Drain Valves
30:48 Step 4 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Turn On Water Pump
31:06 Step 5 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Flush Antifreeze
31:27 Step 6 of Winterizing Plumbing Lines by Antifreeze - Turn Off Water Pump
35:15Winterizing Beyond the Plumbing
43:06 Using Airstream During Winter
Watch other episodes of Ask an Airstreamer on our website:
airstream.com/ask-an-airstreamer
Contact Airstream Support -- support.airstream.com
Locate your nearest Airstream dealership -- airstream.com/dealers
#Airstream #Winterization
