Frozen dump valves

Blanco1 wrote:

I could ad antifreeze to the fresh water tank.......

Or what other options I need to consider for this issue?

Thanks in advance.

YIKES !!


ADDING ANTIFREEZE TO YOUR FRESH WATER TANK SHOULD *NOT* BE AN OPTION...:S..:(

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smkettner wrote:
UltraHeat valve warmers

Thanks for that link I'll call them on Monday & consider ordering something from them. :D

Hi,

Wrap the valves and pipe with old style heating pads.

Blanco1 wrote:
sure I could ad antifreeze to the fresh water tank

I wouldn't recommend adding antifreeze (even RV antifreeze) to a fresh water tank .... if you aren't going to have water in the tank, just drain it .... if you need fresh water and the tank is exposed, pick up some gallon/5 gallon jugs, fill them and store them in the camper .... wrapping the valves in something like a blanket covered with something water proof may be all you need to keep them from freezing .... you can always add a light bulb in the covered area if you need some heat .... just be sure to take precautions so as there is no chance of a fire

Jim

JaxDad wrote:
After you've emptied black & grey, put 1/2 gallon of RV / Plumbing antifreeze in each tank, then flush the toilet with a 50/50 blend of antifreeze & water.

Do NOT flush with windshield washer fluid.

Why would you reintroduce water into the lines when you are winterizing?

WE have used the wifes hair dryer for alot of thaw out routines...

Have also used the wife's nail emory board to clean electeical contacts as well...

A couple of reasons to have the wife around when camping hehe...

Roy Ken

After you've emptied black & grey, put 1/2 gallon of RV / Plumbing antifreeze in each tank, then flush the toilet with a 50/50 blend of antifreeze & water.

Do NOT flush with windshield washer fluid.

Should be, but what I would do is after dumping put a little antifreeze in the tank first and it will go down to the drain valve and should keep it from freezing, or put a lot of antifreeze in to mix with the contents. JMHO :)