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Camping season is approaching!
Time to prep the camper for summer. I have some solar panels on their way from Amazon and will install them next weekend.
what do you do to your camper before the season starts?
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
Drain anti-freeze from lines, flush then do a bleach disinfecting rinse of system. Pull battery off the tender, check for any damage done by small furry creatures. That fortunately we don't have an issue with, thanks to our dogs and numerous cats that wander the hood.Originally Posted by ruthabagah
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Just wondering: why do you bleach the system?
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
It's a bleach solution. Most if not all camper manuals have info for it within the Water Systems section.
We're concerned about bacteria in the water lines from sitting X time frame. WE don't like wasting water, however being sick when out camping over rules the water used. It's rare one does have issues with the water system however why chance it. Especially if one is out for a prolong period OR the SHTF and you're relying on that water supply (however brief it is)
It's 1/4 C. bleach to 1gal of water for every 15 gallons your system holds. pour solution on tank, let it sit 1/2hr then fill tank. Once filled run water through system. Sit for 3 hrs then flush system. If you have a chlorine taste after flushing th esystem 2x, you can use a white vinegar solution to remove said taste.
Last edited by Great-Kazoo; 05-02-2015 at 09:29.
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
Good to know. i'll try
"The French soldiers are grand. They are grand. There is no other word to express it."
- Arthur Conan Doyle, A visit to three fronts (1916)
As noted, water system maintenance. Also, clean/check/adjust burner on the water heater and refrigerator, check the furnace operation. Bubble check all the propane fittings. Water levels in the batteries as applicable. Tire condition and trailer brakes as applicable.
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