I used to run anti freeze thru everything. However, like anything if you take your time and do a good job blowing out your lines you will remove 99% of the water. This could be enough to blow a line. I use antifreeze. The debate rages on, as it has for years - Do I blow out the water lines with compressed air or use RV antifreeze to winterize the RV water system. Using an air compressor to blow out your RV water lines vrs winterizing with RV antifreeze. You might consider buying an oil-free compressor or one with an integrated filter. Air volume through the lines is much more important than the pressure and most low-mid priced compressors produce a relatively small volume of air at higher pressure. What would be wrong with blowing out the fresh lines and water heater then put antifreeze in the drain traps. With a water heater bypass and tap line direct from bottle I use about a max of 2 gallons to winterize. I’m thinking of Not using antifreeze in lines this year. RV Winterizing Methods To Blow or Not to Blow? I am going to do it anyhow, I think it would be easier for mid winter trips, just looking for feedback. I had forgotten to drain the the water lines and no one needs pipes to freeze and burst. Here are some picks of "Camco" winterization and bypass kit installed on an '85 Casita.Bob is absoloutly correct. RV Winterizing Methods To Blow or Not to Blow? Note: Even though you will fill the system with RV antifreeze, you should still blow out the lines with compressed air first. Using an air compressor to blow out your RV water lines vrs winterizing with RV antifreeze. Blow out the water lines until no water can be seen coming out of the fixtures and lines. The reason for putting antifreeze through your lines is in case any water collects at low levels of your water lines and freezes. Most air compressor tanks have rusty water and oil residue from the compressor in them. Water remaining in the lines will dilute your antifreeze and require more antifreeze to protect your RV. Follow Steps 1 to 6 above to drain all the water. Water Line Blow-Out vs RV Antifreeze...Experts please weigh in! Be careful, because sometimes these hot water tanks don’t have floor drains and you will need to connect a garden hose to it. You should still blow-out the water lines with your air compressor first. ROADTREK advises not to use compressed air in pipes. One of the benefits of using an air compressor to winterize your RV is that you don’t have to flush out RV antifreeze once you want to use your trailer again. October 4, 2014 at 5:03 pm. In 40 years of RVing, my Dad has NEVER used antifreeze except in the drains (p-traps). Using air compressors, blow excess water out of the pipes. Water remaining in the lines will dilute your antifreeze and require more antifreeze to protect your RV. Recap all drains, close all faucets and toilet flush. Some compressors can introduce debris and oil into your RV’s water lines. In the past I have pumped antifreeze into the fresh water system and I am more than a little tired of that. Winterizing your RV's water pump and water system with RV antifreeze will prevent water that may be trapped in pipes from expanding and damaging your water lines. Two years ago I stopped when I put in a new head that was easy to drain and the recommendation was no anti freeze, and a new pressure pump that was easy to drain. These lines may not get filled with antifreeze, so blowing them out is important Using an External Hand Pump. In most washing machines you should run a spin cycle to remove as much water as possible, and then add some RV potable water antifreeze to the washer drum and run a brief drain or spin cycle to move Blowing out the lines is not necessary, but is recommended. Jan Jorgensen. unless you have a unit that puts out clean air like for scuba equipment. Page 2 of 2 - Winterizing: RV antifreeze vs blowing-out the system - posted in The Casita Club Forum: Bob is absoloutly correct. Remember there is more than one way to do things, myself I don’t like putting PINK anything in my water lines! Appreciate any thoughts. What is best, pumping anti freeze into the water lines or draining and blowing them out with air? I made a fitting with a ball valve and quick coupler to connect to the City Water port, so it is pretty easy for me to blow out the system. At the very least, open all of the faucets and the shower to drain away as much water as possible. Cheryl74074 Posts: 71 Member. Blowing out the lines is not necessary, but is recommended. Using an air compressor to blow out your RV water lines vrs winterizing with RV antifreeze. There are a few more lines you should blow out before putting the compressor away. 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