We just ordered a Kropf Park model that will be delivered next spring. Our current fifth wheel uses a pump for pumping in antifreeze during winterization.The Park model has no pump. Years ago, the now retired campground owner used a tank with a manual pump with a garden hose attachment that screwed into the rv to pump in he antifreeze.I did a Google search and I didn't find that type of pump tank.I want to research then purchase things we are going to need for our new Kropf this winter.What are my options for using a stand alone pump/ something to get antifreeze into a Park Model?

What comes to mind first is some sort of bug sprayer where you put the antifreeze in the tank and then pump up the air pressure. This would need a water hose end adapted to the existing hose.

go to walmart, buy a small 1 volt boat bilge pump and appropriate fittings. pump away.bumpy

We Cant Wait wrote:What comes to mind first is some sort of bug sprayer where you put the antifreeze in the tank and then pump up the air pressure. This would need a water hose end adapted to the existing hose.Exactly what I am talking about. I can't find one with a water hose attachment. Just seeing what my options are. Thanks for the comment.

You need a small liquid pump. You could probably adapt an RV water pump. Use clips to power it from your car battery. A sprayer on a hose would dilute the antifreeze as it pumped it in.

Good grief, why adapt something when Camping World (and other RV retailers) sell exactly what you need. :S

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Bumpyroad
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
SoundGuy wrote:
Good grief, why adapt something when Camping World (and other RV retailers) sell exactly what you need. :S

cause it's a lot easier to let a 12 volt pump do the work rather than hand pumping. somewhat depends on the amount of AF you are pumping also.
bumpy
ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
I have a cheap pump from Harbor Freight. I only pump a squirt into my City Water Connection and pump into my black tank flush. But, it should work for you. I made my own end that attaches to the hose connection on the unit from pieces at Home Depot.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
Good grief, why adapt something when Camping World (and other RV retailers) sell exactly what you need. :S
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
You need a small liquid pump. You could probably adapt an RV water pump. Use clips to power it from your car battery. A sprayer on a hose would dilute the antifreeze as it pumped it in.
WallynDiane
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
We Cant Wait wrote:
What comes to mind first is some sort of bug sprayer where you put the antifreeze in the tank and then pump up the air pressure. This would need a water hose end adapted to the existing hose.

Exactly what I am talking about. I can't find one with a water hose attachment. Just seeing what my options are. Thanks for the comment.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
go to walmart, buy a small 1 volt boat bilge pump and appropriate fittings. pump away.
bumpy
We_Cant_Wait
Explorer
Nov 21, 2015
What comes to mind first is some sort of bug sprayer where you put the antifreeze in the tank and then pump up the air pressure. This would need a water hose end adapted to the existing hose.

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