Water odor

Been to busy to fool with it----I don't think the hot water tank has anything to do with it as ALL my water smells....I don't drink it but would be nice to take a shower without holding my nose----It is filtered on board...

We have crappy water at our home too. Stinks of sulfur and tastes like crap.

We use a taste and odor filter on the house line as well as the same filter in the fill line for the MH. Cures about 95% of the problem.

Downside is that it slows the filling ot the freshwater tank somewhat. That is only an issue when I'm in a hurry and standing there waiting for it to fill.

ferndaleflyer wrote:
Thanks for these suggestions-----I am leaning towards the current water source as our public water system "smells" in our commodes and if we fill a sink to shave or wash dishes. We also have a well so I may flush it out and fill from the well. Any more ideas?

You are probably correct...certain water sources aren't always perfect. For example...some water in Florida is horrible! I'd try flushing, change the anode if needs be and maybe install a really good filter system.

Because of this issue with water so much different all over the country we always have our drinking water from home in jugs or store bought and only use the local water for non-consumption usage.

Thanks for these suggestions-----I am leaning towards the current water source as our public water system "smells" in our commodes and if we fill a sink to shave or wash dishes. We also have a well so I may flush it out and fill from the well. Any more ideas?

Drain your water heater and flush it out. If you can find NSF approved chlorine powder (well supply websites) the rest of the procedure will be easy. If not purchase pellets. No matter which chlorine you purchase you will also need a Miracle Grow applicator or equivalent. Fill it with powder according to the instructions/recommendations per gallon treated on the chlorine container. Install the MG applicator between your fill port hose bib and water source filter (this is assuming you do not have a large diameter fill port). Turn on the water and fill your fresh water tank. After the tank is full flush this water through the water heater and all lines. Let it sit for a day, drain system completely and repeat. After you have repeated the process flush the system until all traces of odor are gone. Your water should be fresh and sparkling. If you have the large diameter fill port (similar to a gas tank neck) purchase the pellets, fill the tank and then drop in the appropriate number of pellets. Use a respirator and watch out for splash back. When the chlorine hits the water there may be a little bit or lots of off gassing. Follow the previous instructions. You can grind the pellets up in to a powder but it is not recommended unless you have a good quality respirator, rubber gloves and some sort of hazmat suit/ skin protection. I have used my old fishing rain gear as a hazmat suit. The pellets will work in a MG applicator but you may not get the optimum amount of chlorine to sufficiently shock your system. If this is the case you will just be repeating the process more times for the preferred end result.
Good Luck,
Randy
p.s.
If you have any RV mounted water filters, after the fresh water hose connection, remove them prior to shocking the system and throw them away. Also remove and throw them away prior to storage. You should always start each trip with a new filter. Old or not regularly maintained water filters cause more fresh water taste and odor issues than you can imagine.

Also, if your vent line is not running slightly up-hill to the fill, you can get a low spot that will sometimes form mold and cause the problem.

is your freshwater tank vent line open? I had a "clog" once in mine from a spider web... no venting, no oxygen... bad things grow in your tank.....

Have you changed the anode rod in your water heater?

Have you tried a diff water soarce