Guide to Winterizing a Cirrus 620


Freezing climates can damage the camper’s plumbing system and equipment. The camper must be drained and have antifreeze protection before storing or camping in below-freezing temperatures in fall/ winter. This is done through a process called winterizing.

 

Be sure to always use a non-ethanol-based antifreeze when winterizing your camper.

 

When getting the camper ready for camping season in spring, you must cleanse the freshwater system to remove all the antifreeze. This process is called de-winterizing or sanitizing.


You may also find this step-by-step winterization video helpful.




While the Nautilus system instructions are generalized instructions, the following steps outline more detailed instructions for winterizing the freshwater & wastewater plumbing systems in your camper:

 

1. Drain Excess Water

  • Open the freshwater tank drain to release water.
  • Connect a sewer hose to your unit and pull the gray lever to drain the gray tank.
  • Once drained, close the gray tank valve.
  • Open the hot and cold water drain valves to release excess water.
  • Once drained, close the drain valves.
  • Under the sink, open the water heater drain and allow it to empty completely.
  • Once drained, close the water heater valve.
  • Ensure the cassette toilet is emptied before continuing.

2. Blow Out the Lines with Compressed Air

Materials Needed:

  • Short garden hose
  • RV blowout adapter
  • Air pressure regulator
  • Air compressor
  • A way to shut off airflow

Steps:

  1. Thread the garden hose into the city water inlet on the Nautilus panel.
  2. Set all Nautilus panel knobs to a 45-degree angle.
  3. Ensure all faucets, fixtures, and drains are closed.
  4. Open one low-point drain valve, keeping the other closed.
  5. Turn on the air compressor (set below 40 PSI) and let air flow through.
  6. Water will exit from underneath the camper.
  7. Close the hot water low-point drain valve and open the cold water low-point drain valve.
  8. Repeat the air compressor process for the cold water line.
  9. Open the water heater drain and blow out the water heater line.
  10. Once complete, close the valve back up.

3. Add Antifreeze to the System

  1. Set the Nautilus panel to Winterize mode, following the key on the sticker.
  2. Disconnect the hose from the air compressor and place it in the antifreeze container.
  3. Ensure all faucets, fixtures, and drains are closed.
  4. Turn on the water pump to begin siphoning antifreeze into the system.
  5. When the lines are pressurized, move inside the camper.
  6. Open the sink faucet until the water runs pink.
  7. Press the button to fill the toilet with antifreeze and open the shutter valve.
  8. Hook up the external shower hose to the Nautilus panel and run antifreeze through both hot and cold taps.
  9. Disconnect the external shower hose and turn off the water pump.
  10. Open the low-point drain valves for a few seconds to let antifreeze run through.
  11. Antifreeze will exit from the bottom of the camper.


Final Step: Ready for Winter Storage

Your nuCamp Cirrus 620 is now properly winterized! If you have any questions, email tech@nucamprv.com.


Stay warm and safe!


Guide to Dewinterizing a Cirrus 620


Dewinterizing your nuCamp Cirrus 620 involves draining antifreeze, sanitizing the system, and flushing it with fresh water. Follow these steps to ensure your camper is ready for the camping season.



1. Drain the Antifreeze

  • Pull the gray lever to drain the gray tank.
  • Connect a sewer hose to prevent antifreeze from spilling into the compartment.
  • Repeat the process for the hot and cold drains and the freshwater tank drain.
  • Antifreeze will drain from underneath the camper.
  • Once fully drained, close all drain valves.

2. Prepare a Sanitizing Solution

  • Mix your sanitizing solution based on your preference.
  • A stronger solution can be immediately rushed, while a weaker solution will need to sit to sanitize effectively.
  • Recommended: 1/4 cup per 15 gallons. Let rest for 12 hours.
  • The video suggests 1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water in a bucket. This can be immediately flushed.
  • Place one end of a hose into the solution and connect the other end to your Nautilus system.
  • Use the key on the sticker to set the Nautilus panel to Sanitize mode.

3. Siphon the Sanitizing Solution

  • Turn on the water pump to begin siphoning.
  • Once the system is pressurized, turn off the water pump.
  • Set the Nautilus panel to Dry Camping mode.

4. Flush the System with Sanitizing Solution

  • Inside the camper, turn on the water pump.
  • Run sanitizing solution through the kitchen faucet until water is clear (no pink antifreeze).
  • Repeat the process for the external shower.

5. Drain the System Again

  • At the Nautilus panel, turn off the water pump.
  • Empty the gray tank, hot and cold drains, and freshwater tank.
  • Close all drain valves once drained.

6. Refill the Freshwater Tank

  • Set the Nautilus panel to City Water mode.
  • Connect a garden hose to the City Water inlet.
  • Use an inline water pressure regulator to prevent over-pressurization.
  • Monitor the panel to avoid overfilling.
  • Switch the Nautilus panel back to Dry Camping mode.

7. Flush the System with Fresh Water

  • Turn on the water pump.
  • Run fresh water through the indoor sink and external shower to remove any residual sanitizing solution.
  • Turn off the water pump.
  • Open the drains again to remove any remaining water.

Final Step: Ready for the Camping Season

Your nuCamp Cirrus 620 is now dewinterized and ready for use! If you have any questions, contact tech@nucamprv.com.


Happy Camping!