Doing more that topping off the glycol tank - 2021 T@B Boondock

I finally got around to reading up on dealing with glycol for the trailer we've had for 4 years. Did the Convector Tour on mine to get the distinct impression that all is well. My current thinking is to gear up to be able to replace a gallon of glycol every year.

Pros? Cons?

And thanks!

2020 Toyota Highlander + 2021 T@B 400 BD 
Truckee, CA, expat, now driving out of Reno

Comments

  • qhumberd
    qhumberd Administrator, Moderator Posts: 829

    We have had our 2019 400 for 6 years, and mainly camp in the Southeast region. I have flushed and refilled the system twice and have not noticed the need to add glycol in the interim.

    Perhaps drier regions have evaporation from the reservoir?

    2019  T@B400 Boondock Lite "Todd"
    2016 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Crew Cab
  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,963

    I'm one of those that just does the 1-gallon gravity drain 'refresh' every few years not every year and my Alde system seems to be doing fine. Plus I frequently do a winter months trip of 4-7 weeks with Alde on everyday.

    Living in the dry west I do have to add 1-3 cups of glycol mix to the reserve tank each year.

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