OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Flush the fresh water tank after storage
How to flush the fresh water tank of a motorhome or caravan after it has been standing for a while.
- Time
- ⏱ 30 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Clean water
- Cloth
- Tank cleaner, if you like
How to do it
- Wipe out the tank with clean water and a cloth.
- Fill the tank halfway, stir up the water and drain it.
- Don't let the pump run dry.
- Flush twice more; after that the water should be drinkable.
Variations
- You can also use a tank cleaner.
Sources
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Wassertank halb füllen, Wasser aufwühlen und wieder ablassen.
Nach weiteren zwei Durchspülungen ist dann das Wasser auch zum Trinken geeignet.
