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Originally Posted by JRTJH
W5WI,
I don't think Jason was "flaming" you, more trying to express concern that you have such a large investment, are trying to save money (a good thing to do in this economy) but that "IN HIS OPINION" you were actually setting yourself up for bigger problems.
I agree with him, (Not "AGAINST" you) in that your logic is right on track to do the job correctly.
I just checked the Keystone Owner's Manual and nowhere in it do they recommend pouring WW Fluid into any part of their RV. What's the reason? To save, using your statement of buying WW fluid for $1.27 vs RV antifreeze for $2.49. Calculated by your means, that's $3.66 in savings. The price of the rubber slide in your 3" dump valve is $8.49 plus shipping (not to mention the hassle of changing it).
Somehow, I don't think that's sound savings, I do believe Jason was saying the same thing.
When all is said and done, your savings just don't add up using conventional logic. However, you are certainly free to do whatever you choose, it's your RV, your money, your choice.
As for length of ownership of RV's, I gather from your initial questions regarding how much antifreeze to put in your tanks, whether anyone else does what your dealer "suggested" by using WW fluid, that your level of "expertise" may be somewhat less than "expert" regardless of length of RV ownership. So, as for your request not to flame, pleaes don't flame others either.....
Just my humble opinion of what I've read. As for me, I'll spend the money, do it correctly, USING THE RIGHT MATERIALS, so I have seals next year, and an RV that survives the winter safely, without damage caused by cost cutting short cuts. And maybe even more important, I won't have potentially voided my warranty by ignoring Keystone's Owner's Manual.
Have a super day ! and safe RVing.  |
Okay... You guys have a way of being very condesending and cloak it in a manner of being "helpful". So be it! But saying what was initially said was not said out of concern, but sarcastically said regardless of his now stated intention.
But, a few things do need to be said...
First, it wasn't me that asked the initial question. I posted to provide the information contained in the Keystone Owners manual regarding winterizing and it does indeed say to do it through the fresh water tank. As I said in my earlier post I wouldn't do that, but have always winterized at the pump as you and others have said. I never mentioned that the Keystone Owners manual said to use winshield washer fluid.
Second, I haven't ever used windshield washer fluid in my tanks and most likely won't do it. I was just passing along information I had heard of. I'm now convenienced the practice may be harmful to the system. And, I apologize for ever mentioning it.
Third, I don't think I ever mentioned length of ownership, but since you did and your painting my or others experience in RV'ing as lacking I believe is a very condesending statement. I'll put my expertise and experience up against anyone elses as I've owned RV's since 1968 and maintained them as well as rebuilding old travel trailers, especially Airstreams. As you can see from my signature I currently own two Airstreams that I am restoring. I've probably pulled travel trailers over 100,000 miles and spent many months and years living in them.
Okay, enough said. If anyone wants to PM me and continue this discussion please feel free to do so. But, several of you really appear to me to be on ego trips and feel you are truly "experts". So be it!
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