stumper92
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As I was draining my fresh water tank, a question came to mind. How often do you drain your fresh water tank? I guess a better way to put it is how long do you let water stay in the tank? Being that I have well water, I don't like to let the water stay in the tank for more than three weeks or so. Although I use an in-line filter on the hose I worry about algei growth in the tank. Anyone want to voice their opinion?
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wildtoad
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I drain mine everytime I get back from the lake which is once a month. Don't know that I need to but since the drain is outside the unit and a quick twist why not?
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kerry4951
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I automatically drain mine after every trip once we get home. I see no reason to let water just lay in the tank.
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Bounder Billy
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I drain it after each trip which usually last three to four weeks. Then I fill the tank to 1/3 full with some bleach added during the fill. I use one of the Miracle Gro bottles and fill it with bleach then run the water through it into the tank.
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wnjj
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Ours has some water in it year round. If it gets replaced often enough it's not a problem. It's nice to have a ready-to-go shelter if the power goes out and we need water (also on a well). We have a filtered tap that we use for drinking.
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stumper92
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Thanks for the input.
Billy, do you drain the bleach water before you fill the tank for a trip?
Does anyone use any other additives in their fresh water tank?
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Raften
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stumper, if your tank is under the step up to the bed as many are, do your self a favor and cut a hole in the tank and install a marine deck port. You never have to worry how clean your tank is after that as you can just look in and reach in.
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insp1505
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I never empty my fresh tank unless its just to shed weight for a long trip where I know I can fill at the other end. I use mine full-time everyday all year so about twice a year I'll give it a good bleach flush. I always put the additive in my tank when I fill up. I only use my fresh tank for showers, dishes, hand washing and toilet flushing. I don't drink from my fresh tank (I use bottled water) but I wouldn't be afraid to though if I needed.
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ScottG
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We use our TT every other week during the summer. So I leave it alone unless we're going to skip a week. Then I'll drain it out. Basically the water never sits more than 2 weeks. I usually sanitize it again half way through the season just for good measure.
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noxinnhoj
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we have chlorinated water from the source(mountain resevoir),i think i can leave it in the tank a bit longer than water from a well.We dont drink water outa the tc,s tap as it seems to taste gross.I work for the water dept. and i dont think drinking water out of a big plastic tank is ever going to taste good...
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