AdBlue

fatbelly replied on 21/01/2017 10:58

Posted on 21/01/2017 10:58

Hi we get our Bailey MH soon and we need to put something called AdBlue into it!!! Which prior to ordered our MH I've never heard of.

I've seen it in Halfords at £14 for 10 litres. How often will I need to fill the AdBlue tank? Is it something I need to take with me or is it a long term thing?

Thanks

RipleyRich replied on 26/09/2021 08:03

Posted on 26/09/2021 08:03

 I top my AdBlue up after every trip.

 

The easiest way I have found is by using an empty water bottle with the pull up type lid.

 

Fill this from the AdBlue 5l bottle with a funnel, and then you can top your tank up without spillages as you squeeze the AdBlue into the tank.

I keep the bottle in my Gas Locker........just in case!

 

EmilysDad replied on 26/09/2021 10:34

Posted on 26/09/2021 08:03 by RipleyRich

 I top my AdBlue up after every trip.

 

The easiest way I have found is by using an empty water bottle with the pull up type lid.

 

Fill this from the AdBlue 5l bottle with a funnel, and then you can top your tank up without spillages as you squeeze the AdBlue into the tank.

I keep the bottle in my Gas Locker........just in case!

 

Posted on 26/09/2021 10:34

I find that using the spout that comes with the Adblue is easiest. It's a press fit into the top of the container & a push fit into the filler neck.of my car ....  but I've only ever filled my car with Adblue & not seen the filling arrangements of other vehicles.

DavidKlyne replied on 26/09/2021 11:44

Posted on 26/09/2021 08:03 by RipleyRich

 I top my AdBlue up after every trip.

 

The easiest way I have found is by using an empty water bottle with the pull up type lid.

 

Fill this from the AdBlue 5l bottle with a funnel, and then you can top your tank up without spillages as you squeeze the AdBlue into the tank.

I keep the bottle in my Gas Locker........just in case!

 

Posted on 26/09/2021 11:44

My motorhome has now done just over 4600 miles and I was wondering whether to take the bull by the horns and top up the AdBlue before I get the warning light? Does anyone know whether AdBlue goes off? I did purchase a container when I got the van in 2019 and I am just wondering whether I should buy a new bottle, its hardly a kings ransom!

David

replied on 26/09/2021 12:11

Posted on 26/09/2021 12:11

Isn't the tank meant to be drained every 2 years? No real idea but read that on a post

Tinwheeler replied on 26/09/2021 12:43

Posted on 26/09/2021 11:44 by DavidKlyne

My motorhome has now done just over 4600 miles and I was wondering whether to take the bull by the horns and top up the AdBlue before I get the warning light? Does anyone know whether AdBlue goes off? I did purchase a container when I got the van in 2019 and I am just wondering whether I should buy a new bottle, its hardly a kings ransom!

David

Posted on 26/09/2021 12:43

Yes, it does 'go off'. An internet search revealed that it has a shelf life of 12-24 months depending on temperature. Only this morning I dumped some that was just over 12 months old.

The first warning light gives you several hundred miles notice before you’re in deep trouble so there’s no immediate rush.

Some AdBlue containers don’t have a long enough spout to open the flap inside the filler of the van and then you need to improvise with something like a funnel.

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