Does anti-freeze brand matter?

geoB
geoB
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
The time has come to winterize the plumbing again. On the assumption that propylene glycol is the way to go (vs ethanol or blowing out), does brand matter? What does nüCamp recommend?
2020 Toyota Highlander + 2021 T@B 400 BD 
Truckee, CA, expat, now driving out of Reno

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  • marleecamps
    marleecamps
    Yes.  See attached thread.  

    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/16197/antifreeze-for-plumbing-winterization

    --Marlee
    2021 Tab400 Boondock; TV 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited; Minnesota
  • geoB
    geoB
    I saw three brands (Walmart, Camco, HomeDepot) mentioned with no preferences. My take on the question is, then, brand doesn't matter but the contents do. As long as it's propylene glycol you're covered. Vodka, while potable, lacks temperature range.

    2020 Toyota Highlander + 2021 T@B 400 BD 
    Truckee, CA, expat, now driving out of Reno
  • bergger
    bergger
    I'll also include that it you live in a normal winter climate or warmer winter climate the standard -50 antifreeze is fine.  If you live in an very cold climate like I do then I'd use -100.  I use the Prestone -100. 
    2021 T@b 400 BD  "Vixen Gail" 
    2018 Nissan Titan Pro 4X "Big Bird"
    Leadville Colorado
  • geoB
    geoB
    Point taken. Even 30 years in the Sierra Nevada we never needed Prestone's -100. Stay warm.
    2020 Toyota Highlander + 2021 T@B 400 BD 
    Truckee, CA, expat, now driving out of Reno

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