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10-17-2022, 12:20 PM
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What antifreeze are you guys using?
I have been using Camco that came in a concentrated form which you add water into to dilute. Can't find that anymore. It was all propylene glycol, and now I cannot find any PG stuff for the life of me anywhere. Everything seems to be some sort of blend of alcohol and PG which I don't want to use.
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10-17-2022, 01:05 PM
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Currently use and have always used either the Walmart or Prestone RV antifreeze. These days "Pure" Propylene Glycol comes with a hefty price tag:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chemworld...dSellerId=8802
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-brite-032700/898274836
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10-17-2022, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by odin1701
Everything seems to be some sort of blend of alcohol and PG which I don't want to use.
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Home depot has an alcohol free rv antifreeze. Haven't tried it and don't know if it's in stores or you have to order online. Expensive though .... https://www.homedepot.com/p/PRIME-GU...9306/314176976
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Hmmm... doesn't seem to be available at HD.
You might have to go directly to the source online. https://www.shophighlinewarren.com/p/PRIM99306?uom=CA
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10-17-2022, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by odin1701
Everything seems to be some sort of blend of alcohol and PG which I don't want to use.
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Any particular reason for this?
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10-17-2022, 02:54 PM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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I've been using WalMart brand RV antifreeze for many years across 3 different trailers. No problems. We drink the water our of our plumbing system- whether it's city water or something from my onboard fresh water tank. We use a blue jug for drinking and coffee for the first couple of days and after that it's tap water all the way.
Still kicking after all these years.
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10-17-2022, 03:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwritecode
Any particular reason for this?
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Because the alcohol based stuff is apparently hard on seals, or so says all the things I've read about it.
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10-17-2022, 07:52 PM
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I use the diluted Camco but I get it at the Advanced Auto Parts store. It is 1/3 the price there as it is at the RV stores or online from Amazon.
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10-17-2022, 08:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelBarb
I use the diluted Camco but I get it at the Advanced Auto Parts store. It is 1/3 the price there as it is at the RV stores or online from Amazon.
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This? https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/camco-arctic-ban-50-degree-rv-marine-antifreeze-1-gallon-30803/7020031-P?searchTerm=camco
It's a PG blend, not what I'm looking for.
This is what I used to be able to get:
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Camco-30611-RV-Antifreeze-Concentrate/product/B00MGHVRVG
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10-17-2022, 10:09 PM
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Looks like Recpro is the best but who can afford it. This one looks like it might work for you:
https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneo...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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10-17-2022, 10:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob213
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Oh nice the recpro does look like it will work. It's only like $16 per gallon. Not that bad. I did find some stuff called Polar Pro and they say it was just PG but I guess we'll see.
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10-17-2022, 11:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by odin1701
I have been using Camco that came in a concentrated form which you add water into to dilute. Can't find that anymore. It was all propylene glycol, and now I cannot find any PG stuff for the life of me anywhere. Everything seems to be some sort of blend of alcohol and PG which I don't want to use.
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I use the cheapest that I can find. Usually about $4/gallon.
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10-18-2022, 07:37 AM
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I only need a little over 2 gallons and use the cheapest stuff I can get. I stock up on it in the late winter/early spring when it goes on clearance.
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10-18-2022, 07:46 AM
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To answer the question in the thread title, I use the cheapest antifreeze I can buy. I bought 12.5 gallons (2.5 gallon jugs) on clearance at Walmart a few years ago and I’m still using it. I wish I had bought more at that great price.
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10-18-2022, 08:08 AM
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I just use the least expensive plumbing antifreeze that's rated for -50 °C.
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10-18-2022, 09:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
I just use the least expensive plumbing antifreeze that's rated for -50 °C.
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I use air. It costs me less than a buck to run my compressor for the time it takes to totally dry out my TT's plumbing. Compressor costs $0.21/hour to run.
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10-18-2022, 10:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
I use air. It costs me less than a buck to run my compressor for the time it takes to totally dry out my TT's plumbing. Compressor costs $0.21/hour to run.
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Like many aspects of RVing and products one can choose to buy or not for insurance, the reasons I choose to use antifreeze are:
- much better guarantee that ALL water is displaced
- potential for contamination from the compressor
- my portable compressor doesn’t have a regulator to control air pressure (my trailer is stored at a cousin’s farm)
If only blowing out with air works for you in the Pacific Northwest that’s great. It gets a little colder here on the north shore of Lake Ontario and stays very cold for long spells. I want a better guarantee. My choice.
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10-18-2022, 10:06 AM
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The question by the OP wasn't which method is better. It was what type of AF do you use?
We have a different thread for the debate between air and AF.
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10-18-2022, 10:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
I only need a little over 2 gallons and use the cheapest stuff I can get. I stock up on it in the late winter/early spring when it goes on clearance.
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X2... I've been getting at my local Walmart on clearance $1.00 per gallon for Prestone.
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10-18-2022, 10:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ejs4029
X2... I've been getting at my local Walmart on clearance $1.00 per gallon for Prestone.
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SCORE!! Never seen it on clearance locally but dang, I'm gonna be on the lookout next spring!
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10-18-2022, 10:48 AM
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Sounds like the general consensus is whatever is cheapest.
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