Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

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Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by f150k on Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:55 am

How many recover their RV anti freeze in the spring ? How do you do it ?

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by shooter on Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:08 am

I recover it in the waste water tanks . A little hits the ground when opening the low point drains and outside shower.
I never gave it much thought to do it otherwise.

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by jetskier on Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:01 am

I don't use it in the fresh water system. I did it once and it left a nasty taste in the water for a long time. I only use it in the sink and shower drain traps. It got down to -20F this winter and I fired up the system this weekend with no leaks. The trick is to open up every faucet, drain the tanks (fresh and hot water), remove the low point drain caps, disconnect the lines at the pump (in and out), drain the filter housing, disconnect the supply lines to the outside shower and drive around for about 5-10 miles and it shakes the water out. I've done it for years with no issues.

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by kcnielsen on Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:01 pm

Plumbing antifreeze is non toxic so not a problem to drain to a sewer. I only use about a gallon so it is not worth recovering.

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by scottz on Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:47 pm

Me either.

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by Saddlenow on Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:58 am

Where are the low point drains on the 28RKBS? We just picked ours up last week and I have always blown out lines on our Rockwood 2403S TT and put antifreeze in the traps, left the filter out and open. Dealer says without antifreeze in pump, it will be gone in two years. Thanks
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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by Frank on Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:03 am

Saddlenow to the Forum.
Check the underside of the trailer n the area of the Hotwater Heater.

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by Richard Mondavi on Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:23 am

The low point drains are between the frame and the skirting just left of the entry steps. You will have to get down and look under and then up to see them. Or you can just feel around until you find them.

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by Saddlenow on Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:58 am

Gosh, thanks. I will be out there this afternoon looking. Also, what is a "winterizing kit?" Is that something to get from the dealer? I really appreciate the warm welcome and instant information!!! Will head to Oklahoma to see kids and grandkids, then back to Colorado for some serious RV camping.
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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by oldelmer1 on Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:17 am

Hello saddlenow and welcome to the forum....

Here is a winterizing kit from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-36543-Pump-Converter-Winterizing/dp/B0006JJ588

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?

Post by f150k on Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:56 am

Saddlenow Welcome to the Forum. You will find a lot of great information here. Enjoy your Cat!!

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