Traveling the ALCAN in Winter
My wife and I have traveled the ALCAN several times in the summer and twice by auto in the winter, but never in an RV in the winter. Our plan is to leave Alaska in early October and return in January...
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Alfred, I agree, the windshield wiper fluid would be a great alternative or supplement for flushing the toilet, but I need to check and be sure it doesn't affect septic systems like auto antifreeze does. The RV antifreeze I know is biodegradable and will be ok. I have a block heater in my old Class C and will install another in our new unit. Also, I have a good battery tender that will be wired into the battery circuit and was hoping that the charger might negate the need for a battery blanket. I use an oil pan preheater on my aircraft and it makes sense to add one to the RV engine - good suggestion.
Also, another concern kI have is moisture in the oil circulation system. Aircraft engines have a breather tube to vent moisture from the crankcase overboard. Some include a water/oil separator. I have never heard of moisture in the oil of an auto/truck engine freezing and causing problems, nor do I know if it is possible, but I am going to confirm that there are no potential problems there as well.
Also, another concern kI have is moisture in the oil circulation system. Aircraft engines have a breather tube to vent moisture from the crankcase overboard. Some include a water/oil separator. I have never heard of moisture in the oil of an auto/truck engine freezing and causing problems, nor do I know if it is possible, but I am going to confirm that there are no potential problems there as well.
