Winterizing the Black Water Tank
When you winterize, what do you do to the black water tank? I usually drain, put a bit of water in, and add some antifreeze--with some antifreeze in the toilet bowl. I assume I shouldn't store it d...
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My FW does not get used from Nov. to May. I don't like leaving the black tank dry anytime, even in winter.
I do flush it out better for winter storage, and then add a couple gallons of the cheaper RV antifreeze. I like to have some liquid in there, and the other thing is, the antifreeze seems to keep the valve seals lubed, better than water or "air". JMO
I pour extra antifreeze down the drains for the two gray tanks as well, to help lube their valve seals.
I do leave the fresh water tank dry, for winter storage. I sanitize it spring time, and usually keep a little city water in it, between outings, until winter again.
Just my way,
Jerry
I do flush it out better for winter storage, and then add a couple gallons of the cheaper RV antifreeze. I like to have some liquid in there, and the other thing is, the antifreeze seems to keep the valve seals lubed, better than water or "air". JMO
I pour extra antifreeze down the drains for the two gray tanks as well, to help lube their valve seals.
I do leave the fresh water tank dry, for winter storage. I sanitize it spring time, and usually keep a little city water in it, between outings, until winter again.
Just my way,
Jerry
