Anything Other Than RV Anti Freeze?
Is there anything other than RV Anti Freeze that I can put in my toilet to keep the seal from drying out in the off season? The Anti Freeze evaporates and I'm looking for something that won't evapora...
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BB_TX wrote:
Is the antifreeze evaporating? Or is the toilet bowl leaking down. I have never had antifreeze evaporate from the bowl over the winter. But I did have it leak down one year when my seal was leaking. I do use propylene glycol RV antifreeze.
RV antifreeze will evaporate. Many times after winterizing, I had drops of antifreeze in my sinks, or even in the toilet bowel. After a while, those drops would be dried up. Red spot still there, and completely dry. Water will wash the residue down, and never leaves a stain. So, if a single drop will evaporate, yes, it all can evaporate.
FYI... anyone interested. The rubber seal on my RV toilet on my current trailer has always been a bit difficult. It seems to dry out, even with water or RV antifreeze on it. It sticks. My dealer told me to use a little Vaseline, and it works, but realized using a petroleum based product was not the best.
I started using vegetable oil, which worked great, but eventually it would wash off and then the valve would start sticking again.
So, just a few days ago I tried something different. I drained all the water, got it dried out and then sprayed a good foamy layer of RV Rubber Conditioner for RV slide-outs on it. Wow! Made it mice and slick and smooth, and so far, appears to not be washing away!
Don't know how it would hold up over the winter, but it sure does help the valve while in use! Just an idea you might consider.
