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jobythebay
Explorer
Dec 17, 2013

wind shield washer in toilet

someone told us .. the rv guy.. if our mh is winterized we can use the holding tanks if we put in windshield washer fluid??

17 Replies

  • rockylarson wrote:
    I would stick with the RV plumbing antifreeze, good to -50 before it slushes up.


    No.

    It slushes up near 25F, and start to freeze pretty hard by 0F.

    However it does not EXPAND until -50F - so even frozen it will not damage plumbing.
  • Effy's avatar
    Effy
    Explorer II
    As others have stated, please do not use windshield washer fluid. For just a little more use the product that's designed for this - RV antifreeze. it's non poisonous, and eco and septic friendly.
  • Dick_B wrote:
    We use RV Antifreeze in the toilet on our way down to Florida every winter. Pouring it in is inconvenient but still better than having to find public facilities when the need arises.


    do you have an arctic package? just wondering because this is our first mh trip after years of travel trailing and I hope we have some ideas of what we are doing. right now pulled over waiting for the plows!
  • Be sure to check the protection level of whatever you use. Some windshield washer solutions say 32 degrees, others go down to -32degrees. For a buck or two more a gallon, and for what little you will need, I would stick with the RV plumbing antifreeze, good to -50 before it slushes up.
  • We use RV Antifreeze in the toilet on our way down to Florida every winter. Pouring it in is inconvenient but still better than having to find public facilities when the need arises.
  • Hi Joby,

    Yes, you can use windsheild washer antifreeze in the toilet--but it is more environmentally friendly to use plumbing antifreeze.

    If the tanks are heated--then you don't need to use anything.
  • You should probably use RV Antifreeze. Pour some into the tank after you empty them to assure the liquid gets to the drain valve full strength. Others may have input on how much to use.