The Missus asked me a question that I hadn't even thought about. When storing the van, do you leave the water tank full or do you empty it?
I was a bit miffed and the old male pride was a little shattered when I had to answer that I was stuffed if I knew. So that I regain some face with my Missus, can anyone tell me, do you store the van with water in the tank and how long should you leave the water in the tank? I know the water can go sour, but once again, I must say that when we bought the van, I did not even consider it as a question to ask.
Probably just shows how dumb I really am, but please don't tell the Missus!
Gwian said
02:28 AM Feb 10, 2013
We have stored our van on and off for the past 4 yrs and have never had a prolem leaving the tank empty as long as you have all the taps in and outside turned off
TAJ said
03:09 AM Feb 10, 2013
i go along with gwians idea have been for about 10yrs
dont be negative we all ask questions
suenray
buffy61 said
03:29 PM Feb 10, 2013
Don't store it!! Go hit the roads...for good!! :)
justcruisin01 said
03:07 AM Feb 11, 2013
I leave the tank empty when not in use & have not had a problem, draintap & all connections closed.
The tanks are black so algie should not be an issue.
JC.
hako said
06:42 AM Feb 11, 2013
I'm gunna be different - I store mine full - reason being that if you empty it and then turn all taps off, the tank will still have maybe a cup of water left inside. The water will then go through successive cycles of evaporation and condensation on the walls of the tank as the tank warms/cools diurnally and also feeding all those nasties that we know grow in the dark in moist places. A bit like a ginger beer plant. Also with an empty tank which is sealed on a cold morning...say 10C, and then in the next few weeks the ambient temperature reaches say 30C, the air inside the tank will expand and possible expand the tank. Think about it.
vk6tnc said
07:26 AM Feb 11, 2013
I agree with hako. I opened up a Bonaire portable evap cooler and found the tank encrusted with salt crystals. I put a soft drink bottle of tap water in the fridge and it collapsed when cold, the same happens with my plastic jerry cans, they also blow up like balloons on a hot day.
Therefore I would store the plastic water tanks partly filled, then flush and refill before travelling.
Wedge said
10:17 PM Feb 14, 2013
I also agree with Hako. I have left the tank with water in it (not full) and not had any problems in 5 years.
It is a bit like having your domestic fridge turned off for an extended period but the door closed. When you open it, all this mould will be in side. Perhaps this is not the best analogy but you get my drift!
Cheers
Wedge
neilnruth said
12:11 AM Feb 16, 2013
Welcome Wedge to the forum from us two. Enjoy the forum and keep posting with your ideas. We love it. Hope you do too.
The Missus asked me a question that I hadn't even thought about. When storing the van, do you leave the water tank full or do you empty it?
I was a bit miffed and the old male pride was a little shattered when I had to answer that I was stuffed if I knew. So that I regain some face with my Missus, can anyone tell me, do you store the van with water in the tank and how long should you leave the water in the tank? I know the water can go sour, but once again, I must say that when we bought the van, I did not even consider it as a question to ask.
Probably just shows how dumb I really am, but please don't tell the Missus!
i go along with gwians idea have been for about 10yrs
dont be negative we all ask questions
suenray
I leave the tank empty when not in use & have not had a problem, draintap & all connections closed.
The tanks are black so algie should not be an issue.
JC.
Therefore I would store the plastic water tanks partly filled, then flush and refill before travelling.
I also agree with Hako. I have left the tank with water in it (not full) and not had any problems in 5 years.
It is a bit like having your domestic fridge turned off for an extended period but the door closed. When you open it, all this mould will be in side. Perhaps this is not the best analogy but you get my drift!
Cheers
Wedge