2014 Keystone hideout

[tx2sturgis]

Yes it does and a sanitizing would take care of any leftover "stuff" in the tanks. 

Do you know how involved a complete, and proper, RV sanitizing procedure is? How much water is used for this procedure? (possibly 100-200 gallons or more)

Be sure to have a gallon or two of chlorine handy....and you need to park the RV where you can drain dozens of gallons of heavily chlorinated water...there are threads on this forum where a bowlful of soapy water is frowned upon when dumped in the forest or the desert.

Time.....maybe a day or two parked in that location where you can drain. Several fills, drains, and refills. Several applications of strong chemicals. Possibly driving around to stir up the water in the tank. Then return, drain, rinse, and repeat. Then drain again, then refill.

Inspect....possibly testing. Change all the filters.

It's just not a simple 5 minute procedure and its not likely to happen at a campground or when boondocking where that water is already in short supply.

It's a trade-off, no doubt. For me, the answer is keep it simple and carry bottled water for drinking and cooking, in nice clean bottles and food-grade containers.

Or you can just take yer chances....and not worry about it. 

At any rate, the OP certainly got more than they bargained for with this thread. Have fun with the new-to-you RV.

 

[B and C]

Campground with hookups is the perfect place. It does take 2 days (one overnight) for a proper cleaning. Clorox and vinegar are your friends.

At least the OP will look into proper tank sanitizing if they want to "use" the tanks.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Hey here we go....a garden hose that is drinking water safe.....

Poof...I win.




https://eartheasy.com/premium-drinking-water-safe-garden-hose/

 

[Stardown2earth]

Thank you so much for taking the time to like and comment. ?? We are truly appreciative of forums like these where you can get the help you need.

We arrived at the trailer Friday morning and have been busy moving/settiling in. We are excited to start reading all the comments and watching some videos plus get some more cleaning stuff done. I have my pen and notebook & im ready to learn! Thankfully we have the time here until it gets really cold to figure it all out. Thank you guys again, we have lots to consider and look into?? Look forward to learning more from this super rad community! 

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[B and C]

A number 1 to NOT do when you have hookups is to open the drain valves and leave them open. You will get a poo pyramid that will be expensive to get rid of. When your black tanks gets 2/3 full or fuller is when it is drained and then the grey tank is drained to pre clean the drain hose.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Many of the newer RVs have a 'black tank flush' fitting....this is attached to one or more nozzles inside the black tank...

Of course I don't know if the nozzles have the knock-down power to deal with a stubborn 'poo pyramid'...but hey, its a lot easier than the old fashioned way of dragging a hose into the RV and dropping the wand down thru the toilet opening.

 

[B and C]

I never drug a hose in. Just fill a bucket, hold the foot valve open on the commode and pour fast down the commode. I do have a short hose and a wand that can be connected to the sink for sticking down the commode too but rarely use it. Wish I had one of those built in tank flushers but my rig is old.

Go to an RV park and talk to the maintenance guy (or seasoned RVer) for pointers.