by rvmentor | Jul 7, 2020 | bleach, Sanitation
I spray each connection, hose, water filter, water pressure regulator, etc with a bleach solution in a spray bottle. It has been asked what is the concentration for that? General Purpose: Spray solution 1/2 tablespoon bleach to 1 gallon water (For tabletops, toys,...
by rvmentor | Jun 18, 2020 | Electricity, Sanitation, Stuff you need, Toilet, Water, Water Systems
So you’re a new RV owner, what do you need before your first trip out? This blog post will be updated as new things come along and recommendation of others, mostly for RVing for Newbies Facebook group. Not part of it, click here ->...
by rvmentor | 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 rvmentor | Feb 23, 2020 | Gray/Grey/Galley Tank, Grey Tank, Sanitation, Toilet
Q: It appears I have three tanks, a black and two grey tanks? What goes into each one? A: Normally 3 tanks, a black tank, and 2 grey tanks(with one known as galley tank), that being said, black is toilet and two grey tanks are for kitchen sink, bathroom sink, bathroom...
by rvmentor | 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 rvmentor | 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 not burn...
