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Anti Freeze in Black Tank

tuna_fisher
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If I was to put RV anti freeze in my black tank how would that work? My black tank is only 12 gal. how much would I need if it was to be near full without making it to weak. I'm sure it depends on how cold it was to get, so let's say 20. Thanks....
2001 GMC DM, 1995 Lance Lite, @005 Eclipse Toyhauler, Toy's!;)
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jk31668
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i use the cheaper blue windshield washer fluid. good down to -20

WyoTraveler
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Assume you are planning cold weather camping. When camping in my precious TT with enclosed tanks I would winterize helow 10 degrees. I used bottled water for drinking, cooking and washing. I flush my toilet using anti freeze. Actually I have found that the black tank actually stays warm because of composting and breaking down of solids. In the grey tank I added anti freeze as I added water and seemed to work out OK.

2oldman
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tuna fisher wrote:
If I was to put RV anti freeze in my black tank how would that work? My black tank is only 12 gal. how much would I need if it was to be near full without making it to weak.
Probably 12 gallons. It's supposed to be used full strength. Car anti-freeze would be better.. but then you have to get rid of it.

If you have time you can always run your own test in your freezer at home.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman

Tachdriver
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Does your tank already gave waste in it?

If not I only put about a 1/2 gal, you don't need to fill it