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- TurnThePageExplorer
Terryallan wrote:
Snowman9000 wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
OK what am I missing? I leave the pink in, and don't worry about it until my first trip. After I hookup at the CG. I just run a little water thru the lines, Then fill the WH, and I'm done. Why should there be a big deal about de winterizing? I just don't.
Because it is a lot easier to do it here than on the road. Unlike you, I don't know where I'll be de-winterizing it. We will be somewhere on the road to AZ. It all depends where we hit the warmer weather. My water filter and drains are at the back of a compartment that will be packed with stuff. I'll be somewhat in a hurry. Removing the filter canister allows antifreeze to drain all over the compartment. It's a plastic tub with a drain, but it still makes a mess to clean up. It will still be cold. Darkness will be falling. I pretty much covered this in the first post. I don't understand why you make a big deal about an interesting question. I bet that if there was no problem, a lot of people would like to get it all done in one session. :)
I guess what I'll probably do is drain it the day before we leave. That should work out fine.
When I had a filter in my lines. I removed it before I winterized. Then all I had to do was run water thru the lines. It runs right into the fresh tank, and then down the sewer drain.
I completely removed the filter assembly that was mounted under the sink, and hard to get to. Now I just attach a filter to the water hose. - John_JoeyExplorer
Snowman9000 wrote:
You winterized your water lines with antifreeze. By doing so, you eliminated any remaining water. While you're in the mood and already making messes, why not just drain the antifreeze back out and be done with it when spring comes? What am I missing?
Nothing! air does not freeze. So in all reality you're better off then leaving the -50f pink stuff in the lines. - TerryallanExplorer II
Snowman9000 wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
OK what am I missing? I leave the pink in, and don't worry about it until my first trip. After I hookup at the CG. I just run a little water thru the lines, Then fill the WH, and I'm done. Why should there be a big deal about de winterizing? I just don't.
Because it is a lot easier to do it here than on the road. Unlike you, I don't know where I'll be de-winterizing it. We will be somewhere on the road to AZ. It all depends where we hit the warmer weather. My water filter and drains are at the back of a compartment that will be packed with stuff. I'll be somewhat in a hurry. Removing the filter canister allows antifreeze to drain all over the compartment. It's a plastic tub with a drain, but it still makes a mess to clean up. It will still be cold. Darkness will be falling. I pretty much covered this in the first post. I don't understand why you make a big deal about an interesting question. I bet that if there was no problem, a lot of people would like to get it all done in one session. :)
I guess what I'll probably do is drain it the day before we leave. That should work out fine.
When I had a filter in my lines. I removed it before I winterized. Then all I had to do was run water thru the lines. It runs right into the fresh tank, and then down the sewer drain. - atreisExplorerI use the "good stuff" (no alcohol) and drain it when winterizing. It makes flushing faster in the spring to do it that way and I've never noticed any foam or after taste.
That said, there are many ways that work - use the one that works for you. - TurnThePageExplorerI always drain after winterizing and don't recall having any after taste issues. I do try to use the stuff that has no alcohol in it.
- Snowman9000Explorer
Terryallan wrote:
OK what am I missing? I leave the pink in, and don't worry about it until my first trip. After I hookup at the CG. I just run a little water thru the lines, Then fill the WH, and I'm done. Why should there be a big deal about de winterizing? I just don't.
Because it is a lot easier to do it here than on the road. Unlike you, I don't know where I'll be de-winterizing it. We will be somewhere on the road to AZ. It all depends where we hit the warmer weather. My water filter and drains are at the back of a compartment that will be packed with stuff. I'll be somewhat in a hurry. Removing the filter canister allows antifreeze to drain all over the compartment. It's a plastic tub with a drain, but it still makes a mess to clean up. It will still be cold. Darkness will be falling. I pretty much covered this in the first post. I don't understand why you make a big deal about an interesting question. I bet that if there was no problem, a lot of people would like to get it all done in one session. :)
I guess what I'll probably do is drain it the day before we leave. That should work out fine. - rjsurferExplorerCamco has a neat product out, its concentrated pink stuff in a gallon container.
It comes about 1/3rd full and you just add water till the jug is full. So if you carry a few gallons of that stuff around like I do it makes carrying them around easier.
For me I usually have at least 3 or 4 containers on hand when I'm traveling in the winter, I find invariably there are few nights of freezing temps. Soooo I'm prepared to dump antifreeze in the grey and black and flush some pink stuff through the lines.
Its a winner for me anyway.
Ron W.
Ron W - mobeewanExplorerBecause they make it a big deal telling everyone how they do it the right way and everyone else is stoooopid..
- TerryallanExplorer IIOK what am I missing? I leave the pink in, and don't worry about it until my first trip. After I hookup at the CG. I just run a little water thru the lines, Then fill the WH, and I'm done. Why should there be a big deal about de winterizing? I just don't.
- Old-BiscuitExplorer IIII open low point drains/drain water heater tank & fresh water tank
Then after water has stopped I blow out lines
Then I pour olive oil into toilet bowl/'p' traps
Don't use ANY anti-freeze
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