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    Posted: 16 May 2018 at 4:23pm
When I lived in my Pod for 90 days and would leave for the weekend, I would shut off city water and the water heater. I kept the electric live. Just too easy. When I returned I would turn city water back on and turn on water heater.
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Originally posted by Happy Tripping

It's just me (maybe) but I ONLY turn on the water heater and the water pump when I need them. The water heater heats up pretty rapidly, even 15 minutes may be enuf.
I didn't think about turning off the city water when gone for awhile. That seems to be a good idea.


I do that when boondocking and running only gas. The electric heater is a bit of a pain to turn off and on, requiring either a trip outside or bending way down to flip a breaker.
No need to turn off the electric side if you're boondocking. No AC power in the boonies Wink

Except my generators.
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Always turn off city water or pump when leaving the camper.... One leak and boom you got big problems...


To follow-up I also depressurize the system after turning off the water supply. So I turn the faucet on for a second to relieve pressure in the lines.
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Originally posted by TheBum

Originally posted by Happy Tripping

It's just me (maybe) but I ONLY turn on the water heater and the water pump when I need them. The water heater heats up pretty rapidly, even 15 minutes may be enuf.
I didn't think about turning off the city water when gone for awhile. That seems to be a good idea.


I do that when boondocking and running only gas. The electric heater is a bit of a pain to turn off and on, requiring either a trip outside or bending way down to flip a breaker.

No need to turn off the electric side if you're boondocking. No AC power in the boonies Wink
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Okay thanks for the great advice. I will a total beginner. Only 5th time out in the pod in 12 months
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Always turn off city water or pump when leaving the camper.... One leak and boom you got big problems...
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Originally posted by Happy Tripping

It's just me (maybe) but I ONLY turn on the water heater and the water pump when I need them. The water heater heats up pretty rapidly, even 15 minutes may be enuf.
I didn't think about turning off the city water when gone for awhile. That seems to be a good idea.


I do that when boondocking and running only gas. The electric heater is a bit of a pain to turn off and on, requiring either a trip outside or bending way down to flip a breaker.
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Originally posted by CharlieM

IIf you're leaving the camper for even a few hours turn off the pump and any city water connection. Campers are notorious for springing leaks. 

It's just me (maybe) but I ONLY turn on the water heater and the water pump when I need them. The water heater heats up pretty rapidly, even 15 minutes may be enuf.

I didn't think about turning off the city water when gone for awhile. That seems to be a good idea.
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If you're leaving the camper for a day or more turn off the WH gas and electric sources. Why waste energy?

If you're leaving the camper for even a few hours turn off the pump and any city water connection. Campers are notorious for springing leaks. If a fitting pops loose while you're away you've got a real mess and possible water damage problems. Just turn off the water supply and remember to turn it on when you return.

Black and gray tanks no problem. Leave them alone.
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