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Thanks everybody for the comments!

Things went fairly well.

I initially ignored the part about what socket to have for the water heater anode, thinking I could probably use some other wrench to accomplish the same goal.  NOT.  No real harm done though, as I realized it pretty quick and had to make an extra run to the store to get the right tool.

Also, it turns out that my trailer isn't pre-plumbed to make this super easy.  There's one hose from the fresh water tank to the fresh water pump, but no valves or spur hoses to direct suction from an anti-freeze jug rather than the tank.  No big issue though, since pulling the one hose from the pump inlet and adding my own stub hose was easy.

One other thing I saw in a different video than the one I posted had to do with the shore water connection point.  At the very end, after making sure that the water system is depressurized, it suggested pulling the screen from the shore water connection point, and pressing in on the check valve until no more water comes out.  That drained a little water as well.

Hello all,

I'm a first year owner of a 28' Quicksilver VRV Toy hauler, and would like some help ensuring I winterize it properly.

I'm in the Austin, TX area, so while it usually will get below freezing a few times in the winter, I don't have to worry about sub-zero temperatures.  But the trailer does sit outdoors, so I can't really do anything to keep it above freezing.

I found this you tube video that appears to cover everything:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc4oeMjgAlM

But would like some feedback on how accurate and/or complete it actually is.  Also, some other questions.

1) How accurate/complete is that video?

2) I have a manual that discusses how to winterize the water pump, including removing hoses and running it dry.  Since the video actually uses that pump to push RV-grade antifreeze solution through the internal/external plumbing, I think I can get by without running the pump dry.  Does that make sense, or am I missing something?

3) The video discusses draining the fresh water tank and the water heater, but doesn't mention doing anything else to them.  Is that correct?  No RV-grade antifreeze added to them?  Any moisture left behind is expected to have enough expansion room to handle freezing without breaking something?

4) Other than normal emptying of black and gray water tanks, the video doesn't mention doing anything else to them.  It does show that some of the antifreeze will get into them during the process of winterizing the internal/external plumbing.  Is that adequate to ensure those 2 tanks won't have issues with any moisture that might not get fully removed during normal draining?
5) Any other systems that I should be concerned about?

Thanks for your help!