Leaving water in fresh water tank
I use to always dump what ever remaining water was in my fresh water tank at the end of a trip but with the current drought conditions and water cutbacks in CA I have been leaving any remaining water ...
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I keep my 80 gallon tank full at all times. I travel with afull tank at all times Generally it sits no longer than a month at max. 2 months. Never an odor never a problem.
I fill from a chlorinated source. I avoid filling from an unknown source. If I have to fill from an unknown source, I will drain and refill from my known trusted source when I return home.
A full tank contains less air and less chance for bacteria growth. An empty tank is a dark damp place which is ripe for bacteria growth.
Even when dumped/emptied the tank is not totally bone dry. There is always a considerable amount of residual water left. I believe I am better off totally full vs. totally empty.
Having a full tank also give me peace of mind. I have a on board genset. My RV is fully self contained at all times which is nice case of power outages, foul weather or any natural disaster.
I fill from a chlorinated source. I avoid filling from an unknown source. If I have to fill from an unknown source, I will drain and refill from my known trusted source when I return home.
A full tank contains less air and less chance for bacteria growth. An empty tank is a dark damp place which is ripe for bacteria growth.
Even when dumped/emptied the tank is not totally bone dry. There is always a considerable amount of residual water left. I believe I am better off totally full vs. totally empty.
Having a full tank also give me peace of mind. I have a on board genset. My RV is fully self contained at all times which is nice case of power outages, foul weather or any natural disaster.
