Current high priority — book ahead of the first hard freeze
RV Winterization & De-Winterization
A hard freeze in an un-winterized RV can damage a water pump and fittings, turning a modest service into a much larger plumbing repair.
Mon–Fri · 7AM–7PM
Central Oregon's high desert drops below freezing before many owners expect it, often overnight while a rig sits in a driveway or storage lot. Water expands as it freezes, and in an RV the weak points tend to be the expensive ones: the water pump housing, plastic fittings, the water heater, low-point drains and the runs of line behind interior walls where a leak can go unnoticed until spring.
Winterization is done onsite, wherever your RV is parked. Generally, the fresh water system is drained, the water heater is drained and bypassed, low points are cleared, and RV-safe antifreeze is run through the lines and fixtures, including faucets and the toilet.
De-winterization in spring is the other half of the job: flushing the antifreeze out, restoring the water heater, and checking the system before you load up for the first trip. Winterization is currently a high priority service for Fixin Trips heading into the cold months.
A certified RV technician comes to your RV anywhere in Central Oregon.
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, year-round.
Symptoms
Signs it's time to call
If any of these sound familiar, describe them on the phone — the details usually narrow the cause before the visit.
- Your RV is going into storage and overnight temperatures are dropping
- You winterized it yourself last year and want it checked over this time
- You're not sure whether the water heater was bypassed correctly
- Spring is here and you want the system flushed and checked before a trip
- You suspect last winter caused a leak you haven't found yet
Covered
What Fixin Trips handles
- Fresh water system drain
- Water heater drain and bypass
- Low-point drain clearing
- RV-safe antifreeze fill for lines and fixtures
- Faucet and toilet protection
- Spring de-winterization and system flush
Boundaries
What's outside this service
- No black tank pumping, sewage service or odor work
- No exterior roof, siding or seal work as part of winterizing
- Freeze damage discovered during service is quoted as a separate repair
- No RVs or trailers older than model year 1995
How service works
Straightforward from the first phone call
Here's exactly how a Fixin Trips service call works.
- 1
We talk it through
Call and describe the symptoms, your RV year and type. We'll determine whether the issue is inside Fixin Trips' scope before anyone drives out.
- 2
We schedule the visit
We schedule your service call based on the first available appointment in your area. This helps prevent the long waits you'd experience taking your RV to a repair facility.
- 3
Diagnose and repair
We diagnose and fix the problem in real time, explaining the process as we go. This helps you understand exactly what you're paying for and how your RV was repaired.
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Payment Options
We accept multiple forms of payment, including onsite credit card payments, checks and cash.
Questions
Winterization FAQs
When should I winterize my RV in Central Oregon?
Before the first hard overnight freeze — in practice that means booking in the fall rather than waiting for a cold-snap forecast, since overnight lows in the Bend and Redmond area can drop below freezing earlier than expected.
Can you winterize my RV where it's stored?
Yes. Winterization is mobile service done at your home, property, storage lot or RV park space anywhere in the Central Oregon service area.
What happens if I skip winterizing?
Water left in the system can expand when it freezes and damage components such as the water pump, plastic fittings, the water heater and interior lines. The resulting repair can cost considerably more than the winterization would have.
Do I need de-winterization in spring, or can I just fill the tank?
You can just fill the tank, but that skips important checks. It’s best to have the winterization professionally reversed so the antifreeze is flushed, the water heater is restored, and the water system can be checked to make sure everything is functioning properly before your next trip.
Related services
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Service area
Winterization across Central Oregon
Not sure whether your community is covered? Get in touch or call 541.699.8799.
Need winterization? Call 541.699.8799
Call Nate Glass at 541.699.8799. He'll talk through the symptoms first to confirm the job is something Fixin Trips services, then schedule an onsite visit anywhere in Central Oregon. If we can't fix it, we don't charge.