Water pump for newbies

Originally posted by jato The only time I ever used RV antifreeze on our pod was October 2011.  The following spring I used bleach overnight in the tank but still had the taste/smell of antifreeze.  After that I used a mixture of white vinegar and lemon lime concentrate then filled the tank up, let sit for 24 hours and drain.  After that the tank was clean, no more smell or funny after taste.

Would you expand upon this please? For example, how much white vinegar and lemon lime concentrate? Where do you get lemon lime concentrate?

Thanks.

I'm picky too Jato! Especially since I have dogs, I don't really wanting them drinking water with RV antifreeze particles in it, even just a little. I mainly travel in my Rpod to dog shows, so I have a little self-policy that I and the dogs only drink bottled water, even if it's a pain in the butt to get and tote around. My trips are generally 1-3 nights on weekends, so a gallon of bottled water will go a long way, especially since we're at the dog show during the day and only using the water in the camper in the evening and nights. I will use the external water (or tank) for showers and dishes and stuff. I just got my Rpod in September and it has only gone on one trip (pre-winterized), so once I have a few more trips under my belt, I'll see if I have to make any more modifications.

I turn the water pump off when I'm out for the day and maybe at night, if I think about it.  It's safe to leave it on -- it only comes on as needed (when there is a drop in line pressure due to a valve being opened, or the toilet being flushed.  As soon as the pressure comes back up, the pump turns off.  It can be a good idea to leave the pump switch on when you are in the pod.  If you hear the pump come on when you are not using any water it probably indicates a leak some where, or at least a dripping faucent.

TT

If you have external water supply (city water), you do not need water in your fresh water tank, and you do not need the water pump on.  The pressure from the external water supply provides all the pressure to the taps and toilet.