{"product_id":"camco-brass-blow-out-plug-36153-rv-winterizing","title":"Camco Brass Blow Out Plug 36153 | RV Winterizing","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco Brass Blow Out Plug is the easy way to winterize your RV. Screw it into the city water inlet, hook an air compressor to the Schrader valve, and push every drop of water out of your plumbing before it freezes. Solid brass means it holds up season after season, so one plug protects your pipes for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the nights start dipping below freezing, the water sitting in your RV's plumbing becomes the enemy. It expands as it freezes, and that pressure is what cracks fittings, splits lines, and turns a quiet off-season into a spring full of expensive repairs. The Camco Brass Blow Out Plug is the simple little tool that keeps that from happening. It screws into your rig's city water inlet, gives you a Schrader valve to hook an air compressor to, and lets you push every last bit of water out of the system before it can do any damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing it is about as straightforward as RV gear gets. Screw the plug into the city water inlet on the side of your trailer or motorhome. Open every faucet, both hot and cold, and pop open the low point drains. Then connect your air compressor to the Schrader valve and let the compressed air chase the water out through the open taps. You'll hear it sputter and spit for a minute, then run dry. That's the whole job. Work through the fixtures one at a time so you know each line is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth doing before you start. Bypass and drain your water heater first, and empty the fresh water tank. The blow out plug clears the pressurized lines running to your faucets, shower, and toilet, but it isn't meant to empty a six or ten gallon water heater tank. Most rigs have a bypass valve behind an access panel for exactly this. Handle the tank and heater, then let the plug finish the job on the lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason we like the brass version over the plastic ones is simple. Brass threads don't strip out or crack the way plastic does after a couple of seasons, and the Schrader valve is machined right into a solid body. Thread it in, use it, unthread it, and toss it back in your winterizing bin. It'll be ready to go again next fall, and the fall after that. For a tool you only reach for once or twice a year, buying one that lasts a decade just makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlowing out the lines and running RV antifreeze aren't an either-or thing. A lot of folks do both, and they work better together. Clearing the standing water first means the antifreeze you pump through afterward isn't getting diluted by whatever was left sitting in the lines. If you're in a climate where winter really means winter, that belt-and-suspenders approach is cheap insurance against a cracked pipe you won't find until you're de-winterizing in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the standard city water inlet you'll find on travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes, and it works with just about any air compressor, from a little pancake unit to a shop compressor sitting in the garage. One quick note on pressure. You don't need much. Keep your compressor dialed down and follow the blow-out pressure your RV maker recommends, because too much air can stress the lines you're trying to protect. Low and steady clears everything just fine. And to be clear on what's in the box, you're getting the brass plug itself. An air compressor isn't included, but you almost certainly already own one or can borrow one for an afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you store your RV anywhere the temperature drops, this belongs in your winterizing kit. It's small, it's cheap, and it does one job really well. Skip it, and you're gambling your whole plumbing system on a mild winter. Ten minutes of work in the fall beats a spring afternoon crawling under the rig chasing a split line. We'd rather spend a few bucks and sleep easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid brass body and threads for season-after-season reuse, no cracking or stripping like plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Schrader valve connects to just about any air compressor without an adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScrews directly into the standard RV city water inlet on trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePushes compressed air through the plumbing to clear every drop of standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtects pipes, fittings, and fixtures from freeze damage during winter storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks right alongside RV antifreeze for a complete winterizing routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact enough to stow in your winterizing kit and forget until next fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Camco Brass Blow Out Plug do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt winterizes your RV's plumbing. You screw it into the city water inlet, connect an air compressor, and the compressed air pushes any standing water out through your open faucets and drains. Clearing that water keeps it from freezing and cracking your pipes over the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eScrew the plug into your city water inlet, open all your hot and cold faucets along with the low point drains, then connect your air compressor to the Schrader valve. Let the air run until each line spits and then runs dry. Work one fixture at a time so you know everything's clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my RV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt threads into the standard city water inlet found on travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes, so it fits most rigs. If your inlet uses the common threaded connection, you're good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat air pressure should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep it low. You don't need much air to clear the lines, and too much pressure can stress the very plumbing you're protecting. Follow the blow-out pressure your RV manufacturer recommends and dial your compressor down to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need RV antifreeze if I blow out the lines?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMany owners do both, and it's a smart combination. Blowing out the water first means the antifreeze you pump through afterward doesn't get diluted, so it works the way it should. In a hard-freeze climate, doing both is cheap insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with an air compressor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. You're getting the brass plug on its own. Just about any air compressor works, from a small pancake unit to a shop compressor, so most folks use one they already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy choose brass over a plastic blow out plug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBrass threads hold up where plastic tends to strip or crack after a season or two. 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