Alde 'factory' Glycol Brand Changing in 2021

MuttonChops

First spotted this notice on the T@B Facebook Group.

NüCamp Support has notice letter:
   https://nucamprv.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002156353-2021-glycol-change 

if link does not work for you, have attached two PDF files.

Verna

@MuttonChops you beat me to it, but I will still post a bulletin from nüCamp. 

Bayliss

Thank you for the info @MuttonChops.  It would have been helpful if nuCamp would have provided information on the reasoning (other than the manufacturer's requirement) behind the change, and whether it changes anything for owners of pre-2021 T@B models.

pthomas745

It is just propylene glycol.  "With inhibitor."  Just like before.  But now, from our own private source with our own private "inhibitors" which we won't tell you about.  Love my Alde....but.....but....(of course, it doesn't concern my 2017.)

I found a different Safety Data Sheet for the "Rhomar Water" mentioned in the Nucamp release.

https://www.rhomarwater.com/pdf/EnviroGard_SDS.pdf

Verna

@Bayliss, “nüCamp” did not make this decision. “Alde/Truma” made the decision. Alde.Truma is the manufacturer of the Alde, not nüCamp. 

MuttonChops

pthomas745 said:
. . found a different Safety Data Sheet for the "Rhomar Water" mentioned in the Nucamp release.

https://www.rhomarwater.com/pdf/EnviroGard_SDS.pdf

Yes, expect that is the general product EnviroGard SDS.
While one NüCamp linked is the Adle Specific . . . the same but for 50% Ready-to-Use

Bayliss

Thanks, @Verna.  I do understand that nuCamp does not make the Alde.  My comment wasn't intended to be a ding on nuCamp.  It would be nice when any company (in this case, Truma) makes a change, it is helpful to know "why?"  I assume that there has been no modification of the Alde itself, so the change to "Rhomar Water" begs the question . . . . . . what's different between that and the glycol we've been using?  If the change improves the operation of the Alde, or the life/stability of the fluid, for example, it would be nice to know for general info.  Must be the "inhibitor" addition mentioned by @pthomas745.

Verna

@Bayliss, yes, in that perfect world, it sure would be nice. But, those of us who have their T@B’s since before Alde/Truma’s actual changeover, do not have to worry about it. We will continue to use the Century that we have always used.  

Those who will have new T@B’s will need to read their manuals to know which glycol to use.  

ScottG

I wonder if this change is motivated by something pragmatic such as better performance or supply issues, or if it is just a shift in contractual loyalties following the acquisition of Alde NA by Truma.

I still need to change my glycol, but since I already have three expensive gallons of the Century stuff on hand, that is what is going back in. If at some point those of us with older units need to switch glycol products, the need to flush the system completely will certainly add another wrinkle to the process.  :-/