golfknut
SW Michigan
Senior Member
Joined: 02/21/2004
View Profile
 Offline
|
Are there any advantages/pluses to using a name brand rv anti freeze or negatives in using a brand "x" product.
2005 Jayco Granite Ridge 3100SS
|
ScottG
Bothell Wa.
Senior Member
Joined: 02/25/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
A few years ago I used some brand (forget which) and it turned to gel in my lines (yes, I'm sure it was the right stuff).
I had a heck of a time getting that junk out of my system so I won't use it anymore. Just blow mine out and leave everything open so the lines dry.
Scott, Grace and Wesly
2003 Dodge 3500 4x4, 6 speed Cummins (lightly bombed),
2004 Forest River 25RKS many, many mods.
H0NDA eu2000i
|
Dutch_12078
Great Sacandaga Lake, NY
Senior Member
Joined: 10/07/2008
View Profile
Offline
|
The "Tech" brand RV antifreeze from Walmart has always worked well for me.
Dutch
1995 Coachmen Catalina 322QBXL
F53 chassis, 460 V8, TST TPMS
Quadra Bigfoot EZE Levelers
2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump
ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/Blue Ox baseplate
|
past-MIdirector
Michigan
Senior Member
Joined: 03/03/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
There was one brand that was good to -25 and the major brand is good to -50 so read the label.
|
stubblejumper
Saskatchewan
Senior Member
Joined: 11/28/2010
View Profile
Offline
|
Ethylene glycol is ethylene glycol no matter who makes it.
Pre-mixed anti freeze may have different strengths, often determined by where it is sold and the areas expected low temperatures.
Make sure that any spills are properly cleaned up as it is deadly to pets that are attracted to it by its sweet smell and taste.
OOPs Went by the title and missed the two little letters "rv".
I use the pink and have done for years. Can't take the chance that there may be water in an elbow etc when temps reach -40
* This post was
edited 10/10/12 04:24pm by stubblejumper *
1999 Winnebego Chieftain
Wayne & Leila and Teddi (the Kid in the brown fuzzy pyjamas)
We are not 2 people that own a dog, we are 2 people that are owned by a dog ..
|
|
|
Bill & Kate
Stone Harbor, NJ
Senior Member
Joined: 03/04/2008
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
Stubblejumper is pretty much on the mark - for engine cooling antifreeze, ethylene glycol is the active ingredient, and price usually is directly related to the concentration of the gylcol in the antifreeze. Additive packages differ, and it is best to make sure you stick with the same brand already in the engine when you top it off. Also make sure you use a antifreeze type recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Ethlylene gylcol is toxix to both humans and pets, so be careful where you leave it.
Now if you are talking about the "pink stuff" - the non toxic antifreeze used in the water systems, that is made from proplene gylcol whick is also used as a food additive. Again, the basic difference in price are directly realated to concentration. As PastMIDirector said, read the label - the -50 stuff is more concentrated than the -25 stuff. Personally, I buy the cheapest I can get, but make sure plenty of it flushes through the system.
Bill & Kate - Stone Harbor, NJ
w/ Sunny (parti poodle) & Molson (goldendoodle)
2005 Ford/Quigley 4x4 E-350 Chateau Super Duty Van with 6.0L PSD ("Moby")
2012 Outback Super Light 277RL - 10th Anniversary Edition ("Salty Dog House II")
l.jpg)
|
Earl E
Green Valley, AZ
Senior Member
Joined: 04/16/2007
View Profile
Good Sam RV Club Member
Offline
|
I've always bought the cheapest I could find--usually Walmart. Never had a problem with our 0 degree weather in Eastern Oregon.
2007 Northwoods Arctic Fox 32 5S Fifth Wheel-for sale now that we are not full-timing
2011 Keystone 23rks Hideout to poke around the smaller parks in the great Southwest
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Diesel
Prodigy brake control
|
Cummins12V98
on the road
Senior Member
Joined: 06/03/2012
View Profile
Offline
|
Don't use that******and just blow out the lines.
Easy Cheezy!
2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn 3500 Dually Long Bed, Cummins 350/800 HO, Towin Machine
B&W Companion Hitch, Maghytec Trans and Rear Dif Covers, AMZ/OIL Top To Bottom
2007 1/2 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 27,000# Combined
|
RAS43
Littleton,CO
Senior Member
Joined: 03/23/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
stubblejumper wrote:Ethylene glycol is ethylene glycol no matter who makes it.
Pre-mixed anti freeze may have different strengths, often determined by where it is sold and the areas expected low temperatures.
Make sure that any spills are properly cleaned up as it is deadly to pets that are attracted to it by its sweet smell and taste.
I believe that the OP is asking about the antifreeze for RV water lines, not antifreeze for autos. Totally different products.
To the OP, if you are asking about RV antifreeze I buy whatever is the lowest price and have never had an issue here in Colorado's winters.
|
golfknut
SW Michigan
Senior Member
Joined: 02/21/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
Yes, my question was regarding RV water line antifreeze.
I found a good price this morning on a brand name antifreeze product.....under $3 purchase price and under $2 final cost with rebate.
I also got a good deal on Sta Bil.
|
|
|
