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

f150k- Sr Member

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Registration date: 2009-08-30
Location: North East Iowa
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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.
I never gave it much thought to do it otherwise.
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shooter- Wildcat resident guru

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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.

jetskier- Wildcat resident guru

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Location: Minden, Nevada
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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.

kcnielsen- Member

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Location: Calgary, Alberta
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
Me either.
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scottz- Wildcat resident guru

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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
Richard
Richard

Saddlenow- New member

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Registration date: 2010-03-18
Location: Canon City, CO
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
Saddlenow
to the Forum.
Check the underside of the trailer n the area of the Hotwater Heater.
to the Forum.Check the underside of the trailer n the area of the Hotwater Heater.

Frank- Wildcat resident guru

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Age: 62
Location: Southeastern Va
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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.

Richard Mondavi- Wildcat resident guru

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Age: 66
Location: Missouri
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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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Saddlenow- New member

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Registration date: 2010-03-18
Location: Canon City, CO
Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
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
Here is a winterizing kit from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-36543-Pump-Converter-Winterizing/dp/B0006JJ588
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oldelmer1- Wildcat resident guru

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Re: Recover RV anti freeze in spring ?
Saddlenow Welcome to the Forum. You will find a lot of great information here. Enjoy your Cat!!

f150k- Sr Member

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