Keep in mind that your water system also includes the tubing the connects the tank to the sink. I would flush the bleach laden water through the sink for a bit to clean out the lines. If you take off the access panel in the cubby hole (two screws) you may be able to see the tank and the lines and judge their cleanliness yourself. There is a screw-on access plug for the tank that can be removed for further inspection. I normally store my tank empty and dry and always do the bleach rinse prior to a camping trip. I didn't drink the tank water, but always used it to wash dishes/brush teeth so it must have been OK as I never got sick from it. Cheers, Marco >________________________________ >Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 23:11:49 -0500 >From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> >Subject: How to simply clean out the water tank? > >Taking the kids camping this weekend! I'd like to take along City water = >and the tank in my 85 appears clean but I'm sure it isn't. What's the = >best way to clean it without disassembly? Even after it's rinsed out, I = >assume it's only good for washing and not drinking? Advice appreciated! > >Thanks everyone >Jeff >85 Westfalia GL, Winnipeg= > > |
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