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Has anyone purchased the Jack-It Two-Bike carrier for the trips and mounted in on the tongue/jack mount?  Did you have enough room between the jack and camper for 2 bikes? I know they say its a bit tight.  how about the room over the propane tanks? Looking for recommendations. 

I blew out the lines of our 16DBS, after draining all via low point drains, then after blowing out, I pumped in antifreeze as well.  the water pump is on very tight quarters, all I could do was remove bulb/screen, and turn on for a moment, then I put antifreeze in bulb, and put back on pump, then turned on again, I'm believe antifreeze was sucked into pump. It is way to difficult to access the water pump, i'd have to removed window rollup shades, then remove queen size bed compartment, then I can get into the area, but then need special tools to remove clamps or cut into hose to get antifreeze into that water line. almost impossible.  we never used fresh water tank from day one, always city water  .  hopefully what I accomplished worked.

Same here I have a 16DBS..it only opens straightout, not all the way back to wall on outside...
doesn't have anyh locking device to remain open.

leaving the cap off gray/black tanks is good idea but what about a chipmunk etc getting in..and makin a nest..lol

The position the pumps in, I can remove the strainer, and maybe the input line to the pump but if turned on I assume it will spray all over the lines and wiring in that little compartment under the bed.  IM to big..to get into little places especially when that bed only lifts abut 45 degrees ...I will see what I can do to get into it though..thanks

Travel Trailer:  16 DBS 2017
I'm winterizing a have a question on the Water pump.  I have the lines blown out, and ready to "hand pump" the antifreeze through out the lines   My question is will this pumping push antifreeze through the water pump? or does water only come into the pump from the fresh water tank? I never used the fresh water tank since the 16DBS  was purchased new.  Is there another way I need to approach the pump? its in a rather tight location.  I"ve seen/read some people disconnect lines and connect to pump lines but again its in a very tight location under bed next to hot water heater. 
any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.

Rob

   rgb........... We had a great trip to Parker Dam state park.  the campground was very neat and clean, packed full of camper for the 5 days .  WE did a lot of hiking and sightseeing.  We ran up to Elk County visitor center, Winslow viewing center and a spot near Karthas(spelling?). It was a trip to remember watching the elk, two bull elks pacing back and forth in the field. and Bugling.  yes the Bugling sound is incredible..what wildlife. 

I"d be happy to go back again.

I"ve blown the lines out..but have one question. when blowing them out does the air penetrate the pump and blow thru? I have not used or put water in the water tank so I dont' have any issues with that.  I'm ready to pump antifreeze through now...

another question, I know my gray/black tanks are drained but if there Is any moisture inside them I suspect that will drain towards the valves. is there anything that needs to be done with the drains?  thanks...

Ok.thanks..it took a 1 - 1/16" socket and worked like a charm..
thanks all

bae146  mine also has low point drain lines but that doesn't guarantee the water heater is drained. need to pull the anoid plug, which requires a socket wrench to open its in a tight place.  gotta winterize before too long so i'm getting ready .
thanks for replies.

Does anyone know the socket size for the water heater in 16DBS.. its over 1 inch, is it 1 1/16, 1 1/8, or 1 1/4? I believe its a suburban heater, dont' remember now..neve payed attention to the brand.
thanks

Its that time and I need to get ready to winterize my 16DBS.  First time.  I'm looking for comments on things to do here, I know we need to drain the water lines, we have the low point hot/cold lines to open. I would expect I should open valves to let lines drain easily with no air pressure to hold water back.  I'm not sure though what to do with the Hot water heater, how it should be winterized? do I remove the plug and drain it that way?
RV Antifreeze into the goosenecks of sink, but do I need to somehow get antifreeze into water heater or should I blow that out ? Looking for tips here.
Water tank and gray/black tanks empty. 
Suggestions or referrals to previous posts would be appreciated.
thanks
Rob In PA

anybody use them? and why?

Enjoyed camping now at Nittany Mountain, KOA, Cape Henlopen Delaware, and Parker Dam State Park Pa. , our 16DBS worked like a charm. pulled very well down the highway.

Cape Henlopen was terrific.  The campsites are all paved .  The shower/restrooms are good too, but it seemed the weekend we were there the demand was high...it was 90's most of the time so showers were in demand. Store is new and furnished as well.  Would recommend going to this campsite if your interested in the beach.  it was a short walk but plenty of parking if you preferred to walk to the dunes and beach.