Antifreeze in sink. - Hi-Lo camper travel trailer forum

Pinn · 02-03-2014, 12:41 PM

I went out side to check on camper to make sure we had no leaks from the recent snow storm. I found anti-freeze in the sink that had leaked out of the faucet. I know I cut the faucets off and there is no power going to the waterpump. What else should I look for?

Norton Rider · 02-03-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinn

I went out side to check on camper to make sure we had no leaks from the recent snow storm. I found anti-freeze in the sink that had leaked out of the faucet. I know I cut the faucets off and there is no power going to the waterpump. What else should I look for?

Was the faucet open? Was the temperature below freezing at some point? If so, it shouldn't be an issue. RV antifreeze will freeze and expand. Unlike water, it turns into a slush and does not expand enough to cause damage. What you may be seeing is a bit of the antifreeze that came out when it expanded.

Another source may be a high point in the plumbing. For example, if the shower head or another faucet were higher than the faucet, the antifreeze may have flowed out of the faucet until it reached the same level in all the lines.

RichR · 02-03-2014, 02:09 PM

I consider the sight of antifreeze that dripped as a good sight.

sam · 02-03-2014, 10:02 PM

I would say we always get a little bit of antifreeze in our kitchen sink and maybe a tad in our BR sink. This is "quote normal". just keep a double layer of paper towel in each sink. Never has any damage occurred.

Pinn · 02-04-2014, 06:52 AM

Never having had a camper that required winterizing before, I wanted to make sure that this was nothing to be concerned about.

RichR · 02-04-2014, 07:24 AM

It could be from temperature caused expansion of the antifreeze that was sitting in the faucet spout. If that is all there is there shouldn't be any cause for concern. As I said above, it's good to see antifreeze. An icicle hanging on the spout would be a whole different matter.

Norton Rider · 02-04-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinn

Never having had a camper that required winterizing before, I wanted to make sure that this was nothing to be concerned about.

It is a good idea to always do a thorough check of the lines, pump, etc after an RV is de-winterized. Put water in the system, turn the pump on, and flush the antifreeze and air from the lines. Once that's done, leave the pump on and close all the taps. Look for evidence of leaks under sinks, under the trailer, in the pump compartment, around the water heater, etc.

Raul