RV Antifreeze
For those of us who DO NOT full time ( so don't rub it in) ... And those of us that don't live in the warm weather all the time ( so don't rub it in ) ... I was just at Wally World and my local st...
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myredracer wrote:
There's two types of RV antifreeze, the propylene glycol version and the ethanol (alcohol) version. One costs a lot more than the other.
The ethanol one will dry out seals in toilets and faucets, leave an offensive odor and taste in the water the next season, damage some anode rods, evaporate in toilet bowls and is flammable. The PG type will not do this.
The ethanol based RV antifreeze is significantly cheaper than the PG version and is what is readily available everywhere. PG based antifreeze can be hard to find and cost maybe around 50% more. I got a few jugs of them at a really good price last year at an independent RV repair shop. Also, sometimes you have to look closely at the label to see what the contents are.
If concerned about what you put into your potable water system, read the MSDS sheet for the specific brand & type of antifreeze.
I've noticed this as well. I had the pleasure of using the PG version a few years ago and was very surprised in the spring as to how much easier it was to dewinterize without the constant smell and taste. I can't remember where I got it from, though. I see you're in my neck of the woods; do you know off hand where it is available locally?
