Post by: tracksoup on September 28, 2025, 07:42:45 PM
I consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined. However I’m not understanding the use of the pink antifreeze in all the holding tanks and water lines that have been suggested to me. My logic tells me to drain the hot water heater,clear the pump, blow all the lines clear (not to much pressure as those fittings are not the strongest, use the pink antifreeze in the drains and you should be good
I’ve winterized many house in this manner and never had issues.
If you clear all the water from the system you shouldn’t need to spend the time and money on adding the antifreeze. (Other than drains and holding tanks)Am I missing something ?
Post by: jrebel on September 28, 2025, 07:46:18 PM
What’s your approach?
I consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined. However I’m not understanding the use of the pink antifreeze in all the holding tanks and water lines that have been suggested to me. My logic tells me to drain the hot water heater,clear the pump, blow all the lines clear (not to much pressure as those fittings are not the strongest, use the pink antifreeze in the drains and you should be good
I’ve winterized many house in this manner and never had issues.
If you clear all the water from the system you shouldn’t need to spend the time and money on adding the antifreeze. (Other than drains and holding tanks)Am I missing something ?
We did exactly what you are saying for many years and never had a problem. We always left the drain plug out of the water heater as well. Empty everything, blow out the lines, poor pink anti freeze in the drains for pee traps. and closer her up for the winter. Easy as that.
Post by: trophyhunt on September 28, 2025, 07:46:59 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 28, 2025, 07:48:17 PM
Post by: carlyoungs on September 28, 2025, 07:48:23 PM
Post by: MADMAX on September 28, 2025, 07:53:18 PM
What’s your approach?
I consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined. However I’m not understanding the use of the pink antifreeze in all the holding tanks and water lines that have been suggested to me. My logic tells me to drain the hot water heater,clear the pump, blow all the lines clear (not to much pressure as those fittings are not the strongest, use the pink antifreeze in the drains and you should be good
I’ve winterized many house in this manner and never had issues.
If you clear all the water from the system you shouldn’t need to spend the time and money on adding the antifreeze. (Other than drains and holding tanks)Am I missing something ?
This :yeah:
and I leave my low point and outside spigots and drains open
I put some foam pieces around my outside shower and outside kitchen
Post by: trophyhunt on September 29, 2025, 05:54:23 AM
Post by: tracksoup on September 29, 2025, 07:20:58 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 29, 2025, 07:54:20 AM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on October 01, 2025, 07:35:19 AM
New RVs have a valve and a stub of pipe. Flip the valve and put the stun of pipe into the gallon of antifreeze and run the pump and thats it.
All RVs pull the annode from your water heater and leave it out. Put in a new one every year. Thats the part you will forgot and cant figure out why nothings working until you go outside and there is water pouring out. Dont ask me how I know. Haha
Now, how many folks know how to "summarize" RVs for leaving them in the desert?
Post by: tracksoup on October 01, 2025, 09:03:37 AM
Post by: MADMAX on October 01, 2025, 09:27:21 AM
I leave it hooked up under cover with happy air dryers going all winter
Post by: Happy Gilmore on October 01, 2025, 10:15:12 PM
Do you all disconnect the batteries for storage?
No always put on a battery tender. Theyre cheap and make your deep cycles last 10x longer
Don't forget to top off with distilled water if they are serviceable. I forgot last year and had a battery blow up.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 02, 2025, 02:11:33 PM
Kidding, not kidding. I looked at the ingredients on a bottle of Miralax once. That's all it is. :yike:
Post by: C-Money on October 02, 2025, 02:29:00 PM