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dpgllg
Explorer
Jun 17, 2017

Brand new RV Should I sanitize fresh water lines / tank

Hello,

We picked up our new 2017 5th wheel on Wednesday. The person who did our walk through said that they cleaned and tested all water lines the hot water tank etc.

We are leaving tomorrow on our maiden trip and before I just fill the fresh water tank I want to know if I should sanitize the system? I admit I did not ask what Clean meant when he said it.

We do not drink or cook with the water in the campground only bath and wash dishes. We don't even give it to our dogs.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Dave
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jun 17, 2017
    Don't drink/cook with water from CGs but will BATH and WASH dishes with it :H

    Skin is the largest organ and stuff gets absorbed thru your skin.
    Wash/rinse dishes....things from water is still on dishes etc

    RV Fresh water tank is just a big plastic water bottle. :B


    I will sanitize an RV potable water system when I first get it..new/used
    After that only IF--BIG IF---I had an issue (bad water source)

    Water at CGs is same as the water from your house.
    And not much different if at all from 'bottled water'
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jun 17, 2017
    Considering the use you describe I wouldn't bother. Ever.

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