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Subject:Re: water tank winterization
From:jimt
Date:Sat, 5 Nov 2005 22:44:06 -0700

actually available at most FLAPS and RV shops.  i put about a half
gallon in my system and run it through the pump.  in the spring i
open the drain and flush a bit and then put a couple gallons of water
in and run it through the pump.  works fine for me.
jimt

On Nov 5, 2005, at 10:37 PM, Robert Fisher wrote:

> I've seen this stuff in Walmart, actually.
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: water tank winterization
>
>
>> There is a water system anti-freeze available. Go to a motor home
>> repair
>> facility and they will have it. It is non-toxic and is designed
>> specifically for motor home water systems. I would not drink the
>> stuff
>> but it is safe enough if you drain and flush your water system before
>> each use. I used it every winter in my motor home in Alaska.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> 88 GL Driver
>>
>> Maggie Dew wrote:
>>
>>> I'm curious if there is something to put in my water holding tank
>>> to keep
>>> it
>>> from freezing? Or should I just drain it for the winter? I tend
>>> to camp in
>>> winter as well as in summer.
>>>
>>> Maggie
>>> '85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>