Since winterizing an RV only takes 1-4 gallons of antifreeze, you likely save $20 to $45 reusing RV antifreeze.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSome would say reusing your antifreeze would not save you much. This is true when you do not use much antifreeze and do the \u201cair compression method\u201d of winterizing your RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The air compression method of winterizing your RV is done by draining and blowing every tank on your RV using the air compressor until no water particle is left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People winterizing their RV through this method believe that if there is no water left in your system, there is nothing for winter to freeze and expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore everything is just left empty with no RV antifreeze in them and RV antifreeze is just placed on traps and valves for lubrication and protection. This is a risky method if you do not know how to do it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are one of these RV users, reusing your RV antifreeze might not also save you that much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although some would also say reusing antifreeze would really save them money especially if they use much antifreeze and even put antifreeze in their freshwater tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These people believe that it is better to be safe than sorry and that removing the nasty after taste and scent of an RV antifreeze from the fresh water tank is easier than getting the RV plumbing system damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are one of these RV users who really use a lot of RV antifreeze for winterizing your RV, reusing your RV antifreeze can really save you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As mentioned earlier, you may not be able to salvage all the RV antifreeze in your plumbing system, but if you can save 2\/3 of it, then it could still save you some money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking for example you use 6 gallons of RV antifreeze to winterize your RV. You might salvage 2\/3 of it which is 4 gallons. If a gallon costs $3 each then you are able to save $12 for the next winter. Instead of spending another $18 for the next winter, you would only need $6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use more than 6 gallons, then you will be able to save more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What Are the Dangers to Reusing RV Antifreeze?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIs reused antifreeze safe to drink? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGenerally, an RV antifreeze is safe to drink since it is non-toxic, but a reused RV antifreeze is a different story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the process of salvaging your RV antifreeze and during the storage period it underwent, it is not impossible that it got contaminated. Because of this, it is better that you do not put the reused RV antifreeze on your freshwater system to prevent problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is it safe to dump it on the ground or drain?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSince RV antifreeze is biodegradable and non-toxic, it is still safe to dump it on the ground or the drain. But a factor to be mindful of is if you have certain laws in your area that restrict you from doing so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there is a recycling center or a place where you can send it instead of just dumping it away, then that would also be a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n