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    Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 10:22am
I always use the antifreeze, just an extra measure of security for me.... And about 10 minutes of work....
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Love this site--lots of great ideas--thanks everyone
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Since we get into some pretty low temps where I store my pod, I drain my system of water completely and then run plumbing antifreeze through the lines and drain traps.  just don't forget to drain and then bypass the water heater... valves are in the trailer access near the water heater
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In Montana, I follow the same process as mcarter and jato do, BUT last year I froze the small trap, with the brass screen, just off the water pump (little plastic bowl on the intake side).  I guess because I did not run the pump after draining the fresh water tank.  The pump can be run wet or dry.

Two years ago I forgot to blow out the outside shower, and that now needs to be replaced. Don't forget the A/F in the traps and toilet.  I think toilet just to keep the seal wet.

Also, a small amount of water left in the tanks after you are finished, won't hurt anything.

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We have used air to blow out our lines since 2012 and I do use rv antifreeze for the 3 traps (2 sink) 1(shower) and a bit on top of the toilet 'door'.  Total amount used for this is 16 ounces.  Still have my gallon of antifreeze purchased in the fall of 2012 that cost me less than a buck.
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I bought a $99 pancake air compressor at Lowes or Harbor Freight. Set it to 30-35 psi and blow out the lines. You need the adapter. Don't forget the backflush line, shower lines and outside shower. I add a bit of antifreeze to the latrine. I pull the anode rod at end of every season, and cap the WH, after I dewinterize I put the anode rod back.
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Posts: 1067 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Sep 2018 at 3:46pm
some people do use anti freeze and some don't.
also may depend on where you live--how cold does it get? did you really get ALL of the water out?
peace of mind is worth more than a gallon of fluid and 10 minutes for me.
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Why would you still need antifreeze if you have blown all the lines clear of water?
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I have used the bicycle pump method before-it does work. However, my compressor works quicker and with less effort. the same fixture is used for both options.
either way, the bottom line is to remove all of the water in the lines. Then you can  fill them with RV antifreeze.
There are several ideas about using antifreeze or not.  check the Forum posts on Creating an instruction and maintenance manual in the mods section.  there is a lot of info there
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