{"id":7543,"date":"2021-08-22T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=7543"},"modified":"2023-03-02T17:19:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T17:19:58","slug":"can-rv-antifreeze-freeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/can-rv-antifreeze-freeze\/","title":{"rendered":"Can RV Antifreeze Freeze? What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
NOTE*** The content on this page may contain affiliate links, we may make a commission. And, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0More information: disclosure page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n RV antifreeze is great in protecting your plumbing system during winter. It’s a must-have maintenance material for your rig. But it’s important to know its freezing capabilities, especially on very cold days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does RV antifreeze freeze?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short, yes – RV antifreeze can freeze. While it’s available in -50F and -100F forms, RV antifreeze will freeze and burst pipes in an RV if temperatures drop too low. At its freezing point, the fluid will begin to crystallize and turn slushy. However, the damage to pipes will not occur until the rating (-50F or -100F) or burst point is reached. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will go into more detail on when RV antifreeze will freeze – as well as other important information to know – to help you prevent any damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some other posts about winterizing your RV:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n RV antifreeze is a liquid additive that is designed to lower the freezing point of another water-based liquid. It helps to regulate temperature and prevent damage to the RV piping system caused by freezing winter temperatures. <\/em><\/strong>Antifreeze contains propylene glycol, ethanol, or a mix of both. It is pumped through the system to replace any water that is left in the pipes. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n When water freezes, it expands. This expansion on your plumbing system can cause it to crack and burst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding RV antifreeze to your piping system will lower the freezing point of any water left in the pipes so that it does not expand as quickly during winter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n RV antifreeze is different from automotive antifreeze.<\/strong> Beyond the difference in color, pink vs blue, RV antifreeze is non-toxic. It is meant to be used in an RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Winterizing your RV requires more than just putting antifreeze into your RV’s piping.\u00a0 <\/strong>First, empty all your water storage tanks.\u00a0Drain all your fresh water tanks and lines.\u00a0 You also have to drain, flush, and clean your toilet, as well as gray and black water tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a water heater tank, you must also drain this as well as all sinks, showers, and faucets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
What Is RV Antifreeze?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
How Do I Winterize My RV?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n