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ragged_claws
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Aug 29, 2014

leaving fresh water in tank?

We sanitized the 32gal. freshwater tank a couple of weeks ago before taking our new TT for a test run at our local campsite. Came home with about 1/3 tank left. We have another camping trip planned for a couple of weeks from now. Should I drain the tank and refill before our next trip or just top it off? Generally, is it bad to leave water in the freshwater tank for long periods of time, or is it better to store it dry?

Thanks,
Kim
  • We're on city water and I fill mine every time we get back. We go camping every two weeks so it sits that long before I drain it again. (we travel with about 1/3 tank).
    I prefer to fill it because when you drain it there's still a quart or two of water in the tank and it's a lot easier for that little amount of water to get nasty then there is a whole tank of city water with the chlorine they add to it.
    It's also nice to have and extra 40 gallons of drinking water around should an earthquake hit us.
  • I would think it would be best to leave it full with a little bleach in it.
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