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Post by mel on Sept 2, 2015 10:32:14 GMT -8
Hi, I know some people don't put back in the fresh water tank when doing a restore. I wanted to see what are your thoughts about it? I really don't know much about it yet. That is why I am here to learn  |
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Post by mountainsounds on Sept 2, 2015 11:05:41 GMT -8
We're putting a new water tank back in. But we will still use our tent camping method of bringing along a 5 gallon water dispenser and keep this on the picnic table. Our reasons for reinstalling:
1. The tank might be used if we go to a location without potable water which in some areas in California was a possibility this year.
2. I like the idea of putting the trailer back together to have at least as much functionality as it had, even if we don't plan to use that functionality much. This idea also applies in our case to the stove and the electric fridge. We plan to cook outside and camp without 110 hook up.
3. It's easier to install the tank now before the seat support is reinstalled. We would install a tank even if we didn't plan to hook it up. Down the line we could then more easily change our mind and hook it up.
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Post by bigbill on Sept 2, 2015 14:27:35 GMT -8
This could start the great debate. I like to have the water for washing, but we use portable jugs for drinking as nothing taste worse than stale/warm water.
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Post by nccamper on Sept 2, 2015 14:42:47 GMT -8
I'm with BigBill, water in a holding tank goes bad fast. Trying to get it bone dry after camping is a hassle. Flushing the tank after it has been sitting is also a hassle. And I hate the idea of bleach and winterizing. Although when you need it, it's nice to have. But we have been camping 4 months over the last three years and haven't needed a tank once. A water jug under the sink works fine.
That's my vote.
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Post by cheri on Sept 2, 2015 18:02:16 GMT -8
I think the decision to keep a fresh water system may depend on wether you have a toilet.....I kept the fresh water tank in mine. It is a fully functional air pressurized system that has a fill cap pressure gauge and schrader valve on the exterior fill port. I kept it because it does not need an electric pump, I don't have a 12 volt system, and if I decide to replace the toilet, the system connects to the toilet for flushing. As I only use the water for cleaning and hand washing etc. so I don't mind bleach in the system. I do not drink the water even when I hook up to city water, (that water runs through the tank.)
While I have no intention of selling my project, I always keep resale in mind, and a working fresh water system and on board toilet may appeal to some people.
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Post by stanley on Sept 2, 2015 19:48:38 GMT -8
Thanks for this thread. I just assumed that putting the water tank back in and hooking it all up was a no-brainer, but this has now made me think.
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Post by Ten on Sept 3, 2015 14:59:07 GMT -8
We considered adding a fresh water tank under the sink cabinets, much along the lines of the idea of having jugs there, only in permanent-mount form. I wanted a new plastic tank with a hand pump for drinking water, which had no access from outside, thus no one would have any access to it.
I always fight with the 52% purist in me, the one that says that if this type system worked for my grandparents it sure ought to be good enough for me. I like cheri's take...:
"While I have no intention of selling my project, I always keep resale in mind, and a working fresh water system and on board toilet may appeal to some people. "
Bottom line, though, still is, it's yours, do what you want with it.
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Post by bigbill on Sept 3, 2015 16:51:11 GMT -8
The only thing different between then and now is the number of sickos out that respect no one. Things aren't like they were fifty years ago.
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Post by vintagebruce on Sept 3, 2015 17:21:38 GMT -8
I think that it would be hard to say you restored your camper to a potential buyer in the future if you did not install a fresh water tank and hand pump. But I may be splitting hairs. I have no problem saying I plan to rebuild my campers, and then emphasize the aspects that the rebuild improved, along with proper documentation. Personally the 5 gallon jug under the sink will be my choice for my active camper.
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Post by windborn on Sept 3, 2015 18:08:27 GMT -8
I agree-- I thought a water tank was a no-brainer, but this is making me reconsider. Though, I have to wonder, have there actually been cases of people tampering with an exposed water inlet? Or is there just more fear about it?
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Post by bigbill on Sept 4, 2015 8:32:03 GMT -8
Several years ago some boys were caught urinating in the water fill on some girls camper, the park rangers didn't think it was funny.They totally refused to see the humor in it. Never did hear of the outcome.
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Post by windborn on Sept 4, 2015 10:03:59 GMT -8
Ewww.  That's one I hadn't thought of... |
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Post by pam on Jun 12, 2016 12:24:10 GMT -8
Thanks for this thread. I just assumed that putting the water tank back in and hooking it all up was a no-brainer, but this has now made me think. I'm so glad that I came across this thread and I agree with Stanley.....it has me thinking about whether I should put a fresh water tank back in .... or not. I ordered a new plastic fresh water tank, which I now discover has the fill hole on the new tank higher than the opening on my camper #**&^%%%%$. I opted for a Thetford curve - so no need for a water tank with regard to that. Rethinking this!! |
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That's one I hadn't thought of...