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Traveling with Water
When traveling, you may want to drain the tank or
keep the quantity of water to a minimum. This will
reduce the total weight of the camper for travel. The
location of the fresh water drain is behind the
driver’s side wheel and the waste water tank drain
valve is in the front left corner of the camper.
NOTE:
When draining the entire onboard fresh
water system, be sure to open faucets, water heater
drain and system low-point drains to remove all
fresh water from the system. Be sure the water
pump is turned OFF.
NOTE:
When leaving the camper for extended
periods, it is advisable to shut off the water supply
at the park spigot.
Water System Drain
The water system should be drained if it will be out
of service for more than one week. This will prevent
algae and bacteria contamination of your fresh
water system.
To Drain Your Camper:
1)
The camper should be level and pump
control switch in OFF position.
2)
Open all faucets and shower-head.
3)
Open water tank drain valve
4)
Open water line low point drains usually
located in or under shower area.
5)
Open water heater drain and relief valves.
(see Winterization and Storage section for
more info.)
Sanitizing Fresh Water System
Sanitize the fresh water system and piping at initial
use, at least once a year and whenever the camper
sits for a prolonged period. This will help keep the
tank and lines fresh and will discourage the growth
of bacteria and other organisms that can
contaminate the water supply. Rinse the tank with a
chlorine/fresh water solution as follow:
1)
Drain water system.
2)
Prepare a chorine solution using a gallon of
water and ¼ cup of liquid household bleach
(5% sodium hypo-chlorinate solution). Use
one gallon of solution for each 15 gallons of
tank capacity.
3)
With an empty tank and all faucets and
drains closed, pump into the tank, via the
potable tank fill, either with a manual or
electric water pump. Or pour 1/2 cup of
bleach (1/4 cup per 15 gallons of capacity)
into the hose before connecting it to the
water source. The water source pressure will
push the chlorine and water into the tank,
making the correct solution when the fresh
water tank is full.
4)
Completely fill the tank with fresh water.
5)
Switch on the water pump. Open all faucets
one at a time until all air is purged and the
water flows freely.
6)
Again, add fresh water to the tank until the
water level reaches the fill spout.
7)
Allow the solution to stand in the tank,
undisturbed, for at least three (3) hours.
8)
Drain the system by opening all faucets and
the fresh water tank drain valve while
flushing the system with fresh water of
drinking quality.
9)
Continue flushing the system, allowing the
water to flow for several minutes.
Close the tank drain valve and all faucets. Refill the
system with water of known drinking quality.
Water Filter
An in-line water filter
attached to the inlet side of
the water pump filters dirt,
mineral scale, or organic
matter out of the fresh water system. If you suspect
a clogged filter, it is easily removed and cleaned.
Disconnect the supply riser from the filter. Unscrew
the filter from the water pump.
Flush out and clean screen.
•
Reverse procedure to install and check for
leaks.
•
Inspect the filter after the first 90 days of
use, clean it if necessary, and inspect
annually thereafter.
Shower
The shower-head is removable for hand-held use
and equipped with a water flow control device to
allow you to conserve water while showering. After
showering, there may be some water discharge at
the sink faucet. This water is draining from the
