Windshield washer fluid on fresh water

[remi987]

Hello,

I buy Minnie Winnie 31k - 2014 and is my first winter with it.
I made a special use and I want to use it this winter.

So I tought to use windshield water (-40 celsuis) to put in my fresh water tank (50% windshield washer and 50% fresh water).
I only wash dishes and flush the toilet with this water.

But I don't know how to put special liquid on the fresh water fill...
Usually when I only put fresh water, I plug watering on the holl, open water and it fill automatically.
But now, I when to put special liquid on gallon on this. How I can do that !?!

Thanks !

[mark5w]

BAD IDEA

Read this:

MSDS wrote:

2
3. Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: This is a clear purple colored
liquid with as pungent odor. It is combustible
and toxic. Methanol cannot be rendered non-toxic. R
esponders must protect against possible
inhalation and contact exposure. Fire protection mu
st be available to prevent or rapidly
extinguish a fire.
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, eyes, i
ngestion
Target Organs: Central Nervous System, eyes, circulatory
and respiratory systems.
Symptoms of Over Exposure by Route of Exposure: Windsh
ield Washer Solvent may be harmful if
swallowed, inhaled or injected into skin. Windshield Was
her Solvent can cause skin and eye irritation or
damage. It can also be irritating to mucous membranes
and the respiratory tract.
Inhalation: Inhalation may lead to irritation of th
e nose and throat. Symptoms of overexposure may
include dizziness, coughing headache, dyspnea, llachrymati
on, nausea and vomiting. Exposure to high
concentrations of vapor may cause unconscious or death. Asp
iration into the lungs can cause chemical
pneumonitis.
Contact With Eyes: Windshield Washer Solvent is an ey
e irritant. Splashes in the eye may cause
irritation, redness, tearing and temporary corneal da
mage or blindness.
Skin Absorption: Windshield Washer Solvent is absorbed
through the skin and may result in effects
similar to inhalation exposure.
Ingestion: Ingestion of 1 to 4 ounces of Windshield
Washer Solvent can cause irreversible damage to
the nervous system, blindness or death. It cannot be made
non-poisonous.
Injection: Injection can cause redness and irritation of
the surrounding tissue.
Health Effects or Risks From Exposure (In Lay Terms
)
Acute: Severe irritation of the tissue that had contact
with the product (skin, eyes, mucous membranes).
Drowsiness, fatigue, confusion may be experienced after i
nhalation or ingestion of the material.
Chronic: Washer Fluid is eliminated slowly from the bo
dy. Repeated exposure may build up toxic levels
in body tissues. Animal studies show long term exposure t
o Methanol damages the CNS, kidneys or
liver, skin disorders and birth defects.

[remi987]

Oh ok !
I didn't know RV antifreeze.
I will use it. It will be better !!
I will buy the pump, but fill 150 liter with RV antifreeze may take many hours with the little pump...
Or you put it 25% RV antifreeze and rest of fresh water ?

Thanks for your advice !!

[Sully2]

remi987 wrote:
Hello,

I buy Minnie Winnie 31k - 2014 and is my first winter with it.
I made a special use and I want to use it this winter.

So I tought to use windshield water (-40 celsuis) to put in my fresh water tank (50% windshield washer and 50% fresh water).
I only wash dishes and flush the toilet with this water.

But I don't know how to put special liquid on the fresh water fill...
Usually when I only put fresh water, I plug watering on the holl, open water and it fill automatically.
But now, I when to put special liquid on gallon on this. How I can do that !?!

Thanks !

Its a good way to eventually get poisoned

[schlep1967]

I would not do this. RV antifreeze is considered non-toxic. Windshield washer fluid may not be and it could poison future users of the RV.

[rgatijnet1]

I have been RVing during the Winter months for many many years, in temps to -10 below zero. I have never needed anything other than plain water in my fresh water tank. Just keep it as full as possible and you should not have any problems. When it gets below freezing, I do use a 100 watt incandescent bulb in my wet bay, which keeps the pump and water lines open and it also helps to warm the fresh water tank.
Some people use heating pads that are made to attach to the tanks but I have never seen the need to add them to my fresh or waste tanks.

[wny_pat1]

remi987 wrote:
Hello,

I buy Minnie Winnie 31k - 2014 and is my first winter with it.
I made a special use and I want to use it this winter.

So I tought to use windshield water (-40 celsuis) to put in my fresh water tank (50% windshield washer and 50% fresh water).
I only wash dishes and flush the toilet with this water.

But I don't know how to put special liquid on the fresh water fill...
Usually when I only put fresh water, I plug watering on the holl, open water and it fill automatically.
But now, I when to put special liquid on gallon on this. How I can do that !?!

Thanks !

Vodka would be better. But I'd use nothing but the prefered RV antifreeze solution. I would think that alcohol used in windshield washer solution is not good for your innards, or your motorhome's fresh water tank.

and there is a special pump for putting the RV antifreeze into the tank, and some have modified their water pump to do it there.