Date:         Thu, 20 May 2010 20:56:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sanitizing water tank in Vanagon
Comments: To: Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net>
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I've heard that hydrogen peroxide works too. I believe it was from a
listmember whose wife was a nurse.

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 8:12 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Well, my van has been in "winter storage" and getting ready for my first
> camp-out this weekend.  I've always drained my water tank completely in the
> fall to avoid freeze damage, and I leave the cap off.
>
>
>
> Is it necessary to Sanitize the tank when I refill it in the spring?  I
> know
> the standard procedure is to fill with water and ounce of bleach, let it
> sit
> for a couple hours, drain it and refill with fresh "city water" as it
> contains a safe level of chlorine.
>
>
>
> So, what do most of you do?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy.
>