COVID-19 Grounded.

[DAVSCH]

No, I’m not sick. My question concerns keeping my water system winterized with antifreeze for an extended period. All parks are closed in this state, plus my wife (❤️) is in the health care field. This pandemic has us unable to camp. The camper is still winterized. I was wondering if the camper antifreeze might leach into the fresh water system because I’m leaving it in too long. Nothing in the owner’s manual really hints on time limits for winterization. Any thoughts from the forum? Thank you for your input!

[JonDNC]

Don’t worry about it, but if you really are worried you can blow out the lines that are winterized so there’s less stuff in the lines.

[bweybright]

I kept anti freeze in a trailers lines for 3 years as an expat. No problem when we came back, just was sure to really flush the lines good. Also, be sure to check the level in the toilet so you don't dry out the seal there.
You should be good to go when the going gets good again.

[DAVSCH]

Originally Posted by bweybright

I kept anti freeze in a trailers lines for 3 years as an expat. No problem when we came back, just was sure to really flush the lines good. Also, be sure to check the level in the toilet so you don't dry out the seal there.
You should be good to go when the going gets good again.

Thank you!

[DAVSCH]

Originally Posted by JonDNC

Don’t worry about it, but if you really are worried you can blow out the lines that are winterized so there’s less stuff in the lines.

Thank you! I’ll look into that. [emoji3]

[jcanavera]

Most important advice is to keep that toilet seal moist. If you let the bowl dry out you stand a good chance of causing damage to the seal the first time you step on the pedal. Once that seal is damaged the toilet will not hold water for long and you could get odors leaking into the trailer.

Jack

[Boxite]

Pour a little silicone lube or mineral oil into the toilet bowl for winter storage to keep that seal lubricated.

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by DAVSCH

Thank you! I’ll look into that. [emoji3]

Also . . . when you get the trailer ready for camping, be sure to flush out all the AF residue with lots of city water. It helps to be able to leave your grey tank dump valve open for this.

Peter