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    Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 8:55pm
I'm buying an RP179.  It has currently been winterized, so it has pink anti-freeze in tanks.  What are the proper procedures for flushing out the antifreeze so I can use the trailer after I pick it up?

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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 9:08pm
Hook up to water. flush lines. It's non toxic and biodegradable.
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Posts: 1446 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 9:33pm
Antifreeze shouldn't be in any of the tanks.  If it is, drain them first and then flush.  It could be in the black and grey tanks without a problem....

It can take a couple of flushes to get rid of the taste.

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Posts: 3219 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2020 at 7:19pm
The first year of owning our 177 I did the traditional RV antifreeze for our water lines.  Unfortunately my taste buds are very sensitive and had a difficult time drinking the water out of our FW tank, I think because of the smell it left behind.  So after that I made a mixture of white vinegar and lemon juice, about 2 gallons and ran it through the supply lines and let sit for a day.  Flushed it out and that took care of the 'funny' smell in the lines.  Since then, the last 9 years, we now use compressed air to winterize.  Only need a total of 16 oz. antifreeze for the traps and toilet.  No leaks, no breaks.
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