Camping after winterizing
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Topic: Camping after winterizing
Posted By: GLBCamper
Subject: Camping after winterizing
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 6:27pm
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We often have nights below freezing this time of year, so I went ahead and winterized the water systems thinking that I could still dry camp another time or two this fall. But now that the pink stuff is in, I can really smell it and am wondering if it is safe to use once it has been winterized. Specifically, since the pink stuff is alcohol based, it would seem very flammable. And the intake tube and other water lines are right next to the furnace (which I will definitely use for fall camping.) I'm also wondering if the odor alone would be too strong to bear. Anyone ever camped after winterizing? Used the furnace? ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 6:46pm
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Read the label. There are two kinds of RV Antifreeze: Ethanol (alcohol) based (flammable) and Propylene Glycol based (non-flammable). I use the PG product. I've got a couple of gallons of Prestone in the garage. 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: furpod
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 7:55pm
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5 seasons of post winterization pod use... never even smelled it, let alone had an issue. ------------- |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 8:03pm
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The one I used lists both ingredients. Says ethyl alcohol (64-17-5), propylene glycol (57-55-6) Brand is 20/10 Furpod, have you used the furnace? ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 8:33pm
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Perhaps this will help. Looks like...not to worry. http://2010products.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/TTRV188B.pdf - http://2010products.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/TTRV188B.pdf 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: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 8:44pm
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I didn't think about the MSDS. I see the flashpoint is zero. Thanks! ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 8:55pm
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To answer your question.. LOL... Yes we used the heater. But I know you now are comfortable with the stuff.. Pod On. ------------- |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 9:43pm
I'm a noob! Does it show?!? ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 03 Oct 2015 at 9:48pm
I'm glad you brought it up! Reminded me that I need to come up with a MSDS sheet for https://goo.gl/photos/dhq5LTWaTdaXv2XF9 - this stuff I made today!  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: techntrek
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2015 at 9:58pm
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Ditto on the smell and using it over the winter - never a problem for me. fwunder - I think you need to apply for a hazardous materials placard for that! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 04 Oct 2015 at 11:20pm
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I went back in today and found no noticeable smell, so yea! for fall camping! ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |