What kind of antifreeze do I use to winterize my RV?
PROPYLENE GLYCOL – This type of antifreeze is only available in RV shops. It is non-toxic and the safest for all types of RV plumbing. This antifreeze is non-flammable and does not taint water systems. Propylene glycol is a lubricant and will actually work to extend the life of the seals in your toilets and faucets.
Can I use regular antifreeze to winterize my camper?
You should never use regular antifreeze to winterize your RV, as it is a toxic substance. RV antifreeze, on the other hand, is completely non-toxic and is perfectly safe to use on all your RV’s water system.
Is it OK to put RV antifreeze in freshwater tank?
The RV Doctor’s Orders It can be easier to pump it backwards through a faucet spout using a backflow kit with a hand pump, but it is totally acceptable to pour the antifreeze directly into the fresh tank and use the RV’s water pump to pump it throughout the system as well.
Can I dump RV antifreeze on the ground?
You should not dump RV antifreeze on the ground, even if it is non-toxic and biodegradable. As it is a still chemical material, dumping RV antifreeze on the ground can be harmful to the environment on many levels.
Is RV antifreeze different than regular antifreeze?
RV antifreeze differs from regular motor antifreeze, not just because it’s non-toxic. These are meant to be put directly into the plumbing system. A good way to tell if it’s RV antifreeze or car antifreeze is the color. RV antifreeze is almost exclusively pink.
How many gallons of RV antifreeze Do I need to winterize?
You’ll need at least 2 to 3 gallons of RV antifreeze depending on the size of your rig. b) Use your RV’s internal water pump. If you use the water pump, you’ll need to install a pump bypass kit if it’s not already equipped since it draws from the RV’s fresh water tank and you don’t want antifreeze in there.
How do you winterize an RV without antifreeze?
You can winterize RV without antifreeze by simply blowing out the plumbing system with air that compressed. Employing the use of compressed air for blowing out the system is a method that is easier. There are two things that are required here which are an air compressor and a “blow out plug”.
How do I get rid of RV antifreeze?
The easiest method is to flush the RV antifreeze out by running fresh water through the water system, either through the city water inlet or the fresh water holding tank, using the water pump. Open all of the faucets (hot and cold) and run fresh water through the system until it flows clear.
Should I put antifreeze in black tank?
Clean and flush your black and gray water tanks, drain the fresh water tank completely, then close the drain valves. Pour one quart of special RV antifreeze into the gray and black tanks to protect the drain valves and seals. Do this through all sink and shower drains—you want antifreeze in the pipe traps as well.
How do you neutralize RV antifreeze?
After flushing your water system for several minutes, your water should taste clean and fresh, but if it still has a residual antifreeze taste, you can add baking soda to help remove this unpleasant flavor. Simply sprinkle baking soda directly into each drain or dissolve it in water and pour it down the drains.
How long can you leave antifreeze in RV?
Short answer, as long as it hasn’t been diluted somehow, indefinitely. Cheers. I googled “shelf life of propylene glycol for RV” and found a Dow Chemical MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) that states a shelf life of 2 years. Apparently, storing it higher temperatures shortens the life.
Is RV antifreeze bad?
In a nutshell, only Propylene Glycol-based RV antifreeze is safe to ingest if the label on the bottle or container says it. But don’t drink it. Only ingesting smaller amounts is fine. Don’t drink, ingest (or whatever else you wanna call it) any other RV antifreeze – it can be, and probably is, toxic.
What is the best RV antifreeze?
Propylene glycol antifreeze is the best RV antifreeze for your vehicle. Since you’ll be using it on your water system, you need an antifreeze that’s non-toxic. Ethanol glycol antifreeze is highly toxic and should never be used in an RV.
How do you put antifreeze in RV?
Pour one quart of special RV antifreeze into the gray and black tanks to protect the drain valves and seals. Do this through all sink and shower drains—you want antifreeze in the pipe traps as well. Add about a pint to the toilet bowl to protect its flush valve and seals.
Is RV antifreeze drinkable?
It is advisable to use drinkable antifreeze when winterizing your Coachman RV to prevent poisoning when you use the RV again. The amount of RV antifreeze used will depend on the length and layout of your RV. Typically, 3 gallons is sufficient, while 6 gallons may be needed for larger RVs or intricate water systems.