Vodka in fresh tank?
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Topic: Vodka in fresh tank?
Posted By: dr2428
Subject: Vodka in fresh tank?
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 6:32am
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Camping this weekend in eastern NE, weather forecasts indicate temps dipping down as low as 25F overnight but back above freezing during the day. I don't think I'll have issues with tanks or lines freezing but found an odd tip when googling the issue. I've found several "posts" on other forums suggesting that vodka added to the fresh tank will keep it from freezing in moderate conditions. While this would make emptying the fresh tank at end of camp more interesting, I doubt it would work unless the ration of vodka/water was pretty high. Anyone here of this, or have a suggestion? I'll use rv antifreeze in the grey and black tanks. I could also leave the fresh empty but would like the convenience of having use of the sink. Thoughts? ------------- 2017 RPod 179 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 |
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 9:35am
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You'll be okay to 25° as long as it warms up in the morning. Yeah, I don't know how much vodka it would take to have a significant effect on freezing, and it might be bad for seals and things. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 9:50am
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A full fresh tank is not freezing overnight at 25F. It takes a LONG time to freeze 30 gallons. A person could place some insulation around the couple feet of exposed water line, from the holding tank to Pod floor entrance.
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 9:54am
 From a cost/benefit perspective there would be additional considerations. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 11:15am
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Just considering a vodka shower...
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 12:11pm
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Throw in some tonic water and just skip the regular water ------------- Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 12:50pm
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Can you use gin or tequila? ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 2:22pm
This is going to be one of those entertaining post.  ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 4:18pm
| Everclear will get you to a substantial ratio much more quickly. |
Posted By: Our pod
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 4:52pm
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Six gallons of Ever clear will get you down to 0F. By putting it in your water tank.
A couple shots of that stuff and you won't feel the cold, or much else. ------------- Life is good. |
Posted By: Mirado
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 4:54pm
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If you just drink the vodka, gin, tequila, or whatever, you won't really care how cold it gets.
(Our Pod - you posted while I was composing....) ------------- Miriam and Doug 2015 Rpod 181G Silverado 1500 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 8:18pm
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Won't have to worry about leveling either! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 9:52pm
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For myself, apart from a really good tequila anejo, arguardiente is also a really good option. 🇨🇴 ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: dr2428
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 1:00am
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OMG, this was a semi serious question and I expected some fun answers but my expectations were exceeded, this was a funny post to read through. Thanks to everyone who replied with wisdom, and to those who made it funny. I can't find a cheap enough vodka, gin, or Everclear to dose my fresh tank but I'm going to risk it in the name of science. We shouldn't see 25°F for an extended period so I expect no freeze damage. There has to be some way to safeguard in colder weather, I hate to quit camping just because it is cold, at some point I'll winterize and camp using pits and trees. Perhaps I'll drink the vodka myself and the tossing and turning will keep the holding tanks moving so they can't freeze. Any great ideas, or comments, keep them coming. This was fun and made my day. Best forum ever. ------------- 2017 RPod 179 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 12:03pm
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Carry water in a separate water carrier that you can keep in the heated space. Carry RV antifreeze to use to flush #2. It isn't needed for #1, but a little RV antifreeze to help keep the flush valve wet is good. Minimal use of gray water tank and some added RV antifreeze will protect that. Use of alternate clean-up materials such as the large wipes like those used in hospitals for clean-ups is one way to avoid requiring lots of water for personal clean-up. This is what we did on our last winter cross-country trip. For the fun side: I should think you might want to add some lemon or lime juice to the tank if you go the alcohol route for flavor. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 12:12pm
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The lemon or lime juice is a good idea. It is kind of hard to stuff lime wedges into the fresh water tank. Trying to get them out is even harder. ------------- Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 12:20pm
They would for sure get caught in the aerator at the sink. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 2:19pm
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There ya go. Skip the vodka, use gin. Then tonic water and lime juice. Drive at least 15 miles to shake (not stir). Set up camp, and enjoy cocktails from the kitchen tap. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 2:29pm
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An alternate recipe: 5 bottles of tequila, 2 bottles of Contreau, juice of 1 dozen limes, 3 lbs. crushed ice (to clean the capacity sensors, of course) and 1 cup of coarse sea salt at the sink. Same driving requirement as GlueGuy's recipe, but a different flavor. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 2:42pm
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Shaken not stirred? ------------- Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 2:49pm
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I knew this would be an entertaining topic. Keep it coming. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing.
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 3:13pm
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 3:23pm
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Never put margaritas in a blender. Always use crushed ice and shake. Also, no margarita mix. That stuff is awful. My favorite tequila: Heradura Reposada - best to sip from a shot glass, salt and lime are ok, not necessary. It's the finish that's so good. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 7:02pm
Might need a little help from Q to get that working. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |