Winterization Air vs Chemicals...... Your 2 cents please

The antifreeze helps keep the fitting seals lubricated so they don't dry out and leak as fast.

I also catch and reuse much of my antifreeze. I run that through the boat. Then drain the boat drains also just to be sure.

is there a "connector" to go from the air hose to the "water" hose connection?

If you have a black tank rinsing system, don't forget to winterize that also! Mine has not worked for the past several years due to that oversight.:o:M
Barney

Hi,

I use both.

I blow then do antifreeze then blow again. I catch as much of the antifreeze as I can and reuse it.

mlts22 wrote:
In true sub-freezing temperatures, don't risk it. Dump all tanks, drain/bypass the water heater (replacing the anode rod if it is a Suburban model), blow out the lines, and then add the pink stuff so it comes out all faucets... yes even the outside shower and toilet. Then add antifreeze to traps/drains and some on the toilet for the seal. Roadtrek uses this method.

I live in Texas, so I can get away with not having to be 100% sure. I run some cheap vodka through the faucets (wholesale, bottom-shelf vodka is cheaper than RV antifreeze here), blow the lines with an air compressor, then call it done. Even 5% alcohol in any remaining water will lower its freezing point to the upper 20s, which is good enough. The advantage of this method is that de-winterizing is quick and there is no oily taste/smell stuck in the lines.

and to the icemaker, at least up to the solenoid.
bumpy

In true sub-freezing temperatures, don't risk it. Dump all tanks, drain/bypass the water heater (replacing the anode rod if it is a Suburban model), blow out the lines, and then add the pink stuff so it comes out all faucets... yes even the outside shower and toilet. Then add antifreeze to traps/drains and some on the toilet for the seal. Roadtrek uses this method.

I live in Texas, so I can get away with not having to be 100% sure. I run some cheap vodka through the faucets (wholesale, bottom-shelf vodka is cheaper than RV antifreeze here), blow the lines with an air compressor, then call it done. Even 5% alcohol in any remaining water will lower its freezing point to the upper 20s, which is good enough. The advantage of this method is that de-winterizing is quick and there is no oily taste/smell stuck in the lines.

CavemanCharlie wrote:

korbe wrote:
We do both. Not much more effort and my comfort level goes up a bit when it's really cold out.

Me too.

Same here

assuming you have a water heater bypass, it only takes 1 1/2 gal or so of antifreeze to winterize. cheap INsurance IMHO.
bumpy