Drinking water February 21, 2016, 06:16:49 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158906We usually purchase spring water to drink, since most of our camping is National Parks and forests. We don't want to take the chance of getting sick. This year we are going on an extended trip. Has anyone every tried a large water jug and a portable water purification system? Any other suggestions?
Re: Drinking water Reply #1 – February 21, 2016, 06:25:55 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158908Where are you traveling that you can't either find water to buy or find water kiosks to fill up empty containers? We don't have any experience with water purification systems in the RV, but we've always been able to find water kiosks where we can fill up gallon jugs for $.25 or 5 gallons for $1.00. (We do not travel in Mexico, so I don't know what the situation is there as far as finding water.) Linda Hylton
Re: Drinking water Reply #2 – February 21, 2016, 07:15:51 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158909We usually carry swimming pool test strips to check a water source for chlorine. If none is detected or it is at a very low level, we simply add a bit of regular Clorox to the tank before filling. We use an Everpure ADC water filter for our drinking and cooking water which removes the chlorine and most other bad stuff that may be there. No problems in 11 years. I have never found a national park water supply that did not have chlorinated water at the campground if water was available for RVs.Monti
Re: Drinking water Reply #3 – February 21, 2016, 07:21:21 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158910We have used the Zero filter and decanter for over 5 years. Found it to be very good at purifying city water in our fresh water tank. We have purchased bottled water since we bought the Zero unit. Google to find the best price. James and Teri
Re: Drinking water Reply #4 – February 21, 2016, 07:40:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158911Frankly the cleanliness/pureness of the water at any campground is not very high on my list. I am concerned but what I'm more concerned is the cleanliness of the folks handling of equipment at the flesh water outlets. I always clean and spay flesh water outlets with some sort of antibacterial fluid.Glen
Re: Drinking water Reply #5 – February 21, 2016, 08:06:02 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158912We, too, camp primarily at public campgrounds, and have never had a problem with sickness resulting from the water. We use our fresh water tank all the time, never hooking up to city water. I sanitize the tank before we head out on a trip, I use a simple in-line water filter in the hose when filling the tank, and then we have an interior water filter system (Multi-Pure) that is mounted under the sink and has a separate faucet. A full tank of water usually lasts us about a week. I could see a large jug and portable purification system taking up a fair amount of valuable space as well as being rather inconvenient.WxToad @ Farr Park Equestrian Center, Baton Rouge, LA www.wtoad.com www.ultimatecampgrounds.comPosted by: k3tbe58 Date: Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:16 pm ((PST))We usually purchase spring water to drink, since most of our camping is National Parks and forests. We don't want to take the chance of getting sick. This year we are going on an extended trip. Has anyone every tried a large water jug and a portable water purification system? Any other suggestions?
Re: Drinking water Reply #6 – February 21, 2016, 08:28:34 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158913We, as do many, use a water filtration system. We replaced the bath faucet with a high-quality bar faucet: Delta Foundations 2-Handle Bar/Prep Faucet in Chrome-B28910LF - The Home Depot... and the high, level spout allows us to use a PUR snap-on filter: PUR Basic Faucet Water Filter - White FM-3333B - Walmart.comWe filter all the water we consume, including for cooking. The filter detaches instantly for an obstruction-free faucet for washing up. We also leave it off for travel.Steve
Re: Drinking water Reply #7 – February 21, 2016, 10:00:26 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158914We buy large bottles of water when we buy groceries.
Re: Drinking water Reply #8 – February 21, 2016, 11:42:35 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158915This is an interesting thought. How do you know how much Clorox to add? And how do you do it?David
Re: Drinking water Reply #9 – February 22, 2016, 07:07:41 am Yahoo Message Number: 158916Hello David. The best video I've seen on your question is:Sanitize Your RV Fresh Water System Without a Winterizing KitI enjoy their DIY videos. Hope this helps.Ed & Margee Fort Worth
Re: Drinking water Reply #10 – February 22, 2016, 10:28:23 am Yahoo Message Number: 158919How does an RV water tank become unsanitary? We've used water from faucets all over country for 40 years with no ill effects, and I've only sanitized once so long ago I don't remember why. If a faucet is not obviously intended for potable use we do ask first to ensure it's safe. A few times it wasn't.Eric Greenwell [lifewithalazydazerv] wrote on 2/22/2016 5:07 AM:
Re: Drinking water Reply #11 – February 22, 2016, 10:37:46 am Yahoo Message Number: 158921I am going from memory here since I don't have my notes readily available and haven't needed to add clorox for some time. I strive to achieve a concentration of 1 to 3 ppm which is what I usually see in municipal water supplies. As I recall, that requires about 1 ounce of regular clorox for 50 gallons of water. Do not use any of the scented versions. It should contain only sodium hypochlorite. If I get the concentration too strong, I drain some water from the tank and add more fresh water to dilute it.Mix the clorox with a gallon of water and pour it into the tank using a funnel then fill the tank.Some people use powered sodium hypochlorite for swimming pools and I have heard that 1 teaspoon per 50 gallons is about right. I have not tried this so can not verify the amount. It should also be dissolved in a gallon of water before adding it to the tank.Monti
Re: Drinking water Reply #12 – February 22, 2016, 10:40:13 am Yahoo Message Number: 158922Monti,Thanks for the information.David
Re: Drinking water Reply #13 – February 22, 2016, 11:45:05 am Yahoo Message Number: 158924Hello Eric. We had a sailboat some years ago with a water tank. The first time I looked into that water tank, it looked like a garden! While I tried to clean it, we could never bring ourselves to drink from it. So if that could happen to our sailboat water tank, I've thought it could happen to a RV water tank. It becomes stagnant and grows undesirable green stuff. At the least, that's my .02 worth of an opinion.Ed & Margee Fort Worth
Re: Drinking water Reply #14 – February 22, 2016, 12:42:24 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158927How does an RV water tank become unsanitary? This link might answer your question even though your question may have been rhetorical. When dealing with water sources and storage containers/tanks, it's probably wise to be over cautious. How Fresh Is Your RV Fresh Water System? - RV Information (RV Maintenance)Chris
Drinking water Reply #15 – February 23, 2016, 03:46:19 pm Yahoo Message Number: 158954One cup is ample. See latest post on The Companion.
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