by RV Mentor - Joe | Oct 13, 2020 | Black Tank, Electricity, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank
Q: What is the difference between Full Hook Up (FHU) and electric only at a campground? A: Full hook up(FHU) is water, electric and sewer(to dump your tanks). Electric only means no water and no dump facilities at your camp site. WITHOUT FHU: Freshwater: you will need...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Sep 23, 2020 | Appliances, Black Tank, Freshwater Tank, Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Water, Water Heater, water heater, Water Systems, Winterization, Winterize
So it is getting cold, let’s talk about winterization of your RV’s water system. Q: When should I winterize? A: Here is my take: As a 14 yr RV owner, I will call it quits and winterize once wind chill gets to 28 degrees. Or ambient temp of 30 or less for...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jun 11, 2020 | De-Winterize, Freshwater Tank, Sanitation, Sanitize, Water Heater, Water Systems
This question comes up quite often, so let’s start: Assuming it was winterized by putting the “pink” stuff, aka RV Anti-freeze through the pump into all of your water lines. First, add water to the freshwater tank, don’t need alot, just enough...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jan 11, 2020 | Freshwater Tank, Sanitation, Sanitize, Water Systems
Q: Freshtank water, safe to use? A: Yes but keep some things in mind (from Leroy Kreider, RV Newbies group on Facebook). It’s perfectly safe to use the fresh water in your freshwater tank if you follow these few simple rules: Sanitize your tank and freshwater system...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Jan 8, 2020 | Freshwater Tank, Shower, Toilet, Water, Water Systems
Q: Do I really need a water pressure regulator? A: Water lines in RVs should have no more than 60-65 psi. That is a very comfortable pressure for faucets and showers in your RV, could it handle more, probably but do you want to risk it? Here is the water pressure...
by RV Mentor - Joe | Dec 22, 2019 | Freshwater Tank, Grey Tank, Sanitation, Sanitize, Water, Water Systems
Q: How do I sanitize my freshwater system, tanks, lines, etc. A: Drain the water heater – Caution: Never drain the water heater when it’s hot or under pressure. Turn off the water heater. Run water out of your hot water faucets until the temp is low enough to...
