How many do it this way when parked

[rickhise]

New to our new unit, Not new to camping. Decades of Houseboating, Many of the same issues. Question using from the holding tank vs city water hookup?
My logic was if the a water issue happens pipe connection fails,
the 12 volt pump off not a whole lot to go wrong.

Yes it takes Some mental effort,

Another thing IM Making myself get in the habit of doing is making sure all access panels are not only fasten shut but locked with a key when traveling.

[coolmom42]

Always leave the water pump off when not in the camper for more than a few minutes. If there is a leak, you should notice it while you are there.

And if you are hooked to city water---turn it off at the spigot when you leave.

[GMandJM]

We fill the fresh water tank and leave the city water turned off until we need to refill the tank. Also turn off the pump when we leave for the day (when we remember to do so, anyway).

The only mental effort involved is remembering to turn off the city water before the fresh water tank overfills. Forgot once - the overflow line got a good cleaning.

Locking the bin doors is a good idea. A door on a MH we test drove kept popping open while driving.

[gbopp]

When we're at a CG, I leave the city water connected.
If we go somewhere I turn the water off, but leave the hose connected.
I'm basically doing what you are talking about. I think most do the same.

[Dakota98]

I agree to some extent, because the only water that would or could escape would be that in the lines & flowing to the lowest point.

On the other hand, you may not discover a small leak for sometime under those conditions.

You would however become aware of a possible leak much sooner if the pump switch was on constantly because the pump would continually cycle, alerting you that there is a problem.

[scbwr]

What is it you are asking? I carry water in my tanks, about a third of a tank that can be used if necessary. We usually camp with full hook ups or at least water and electric. I empty any water in the tank when I get home. Prior to leaving on a trip, I'll put a little water in the tank and then dump it, then add water as desired.

And, I do make sure all compartments and doors are locked when traveling.