Fresh water tank

[Mattnan]

I am looking for some advice.  We will be storing our Ollie in south Florida outside in the sun for a week.  Our water systems were just serviced by Oliver 7 days ago as part of the annual maintenance plan.  We have about half of a tank currently.  Should we drain the freshwater tank for the week or leave it full?  Thanks for your thoughts.  It will be just a week and when we pick the trailer up we will begin using all of the systems right away.  

[Mike and Carol]

I wouldn’t drain it for only a week.  I’d leave it half full then fill it when you start using it again.  I’ve stored mine for a month or more with a full tank and no issues.  Mike

[topgun2]

I'd do what Mike suggests.  But, if you have any concerns or if the water just doesn't seem right when you return, you can use THIS STUFF to freshen it up a bit.

Bill

[John E Davies]

Are you drinking the water out of the fresh tank? If so you probably should stop, then you won’t be worried about an occasional odd plastic taste. I typically leave my tank partially filled and then right before a trip I fill it and let the water run out the overflow for five minutes or more. That flushes out or dilutes most of the “stale” water. I don’t use a filter at home (chlorinated city water) but I always do when on the road.

I have been using this for three seasons and it works great.

https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/4376-7-cup-pur-water-pitcher-fits-neatly-in-pantry-affordable-filters/

FYI replacement filters are currently in short supply, buy a three-pack when the price is down to a reasonable figure, I keep several filters in reserve for this reason.

John Davies

Spokane WA

[Steph and Dud B]

John has some good points. Are you drinking the tank water and is it chlorinated? We fill with well water at home. We don't use it for drinking and I drain and replace the water after 1 week. I'd be more comfortable if it was filled with chlorinated city water.

[Guest]

Both the Pur water pitcher and the cleaning solution sound like great ideas. Thanks!

Kirk

[Mike and Carol]

We don’t drink out of our fresh tank.  I pretty much do what John does, I leave the tank (sometimes a month or two between trips) and top off with fresh water letting it overflow for a few minutes.  I do the bleach thing once a year or so.  Mike

[Mattnan]

Thanks we will follow this advice.  We don't drink from the water tank.  Thanks for the help.  Much appreciated.