Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Flushing Antifreeze

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Flushing Antifreeze

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Topic: Flushing Antifreeze

Posted By: SailorDude
Subject: Flushing Antifreeze
Date 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?

Sailor Dude

RP-179

F-250 4X4

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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2020 at 9:08pm

Hook up to water. flush lines. It's non toxic and biodegradable.

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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date 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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2010 176
FJ Cruiser

Posted By: jato
Date 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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