Do I turn off hwh and water?
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Topic: Do I turn off hwh and water?
Posted By: manitobamike
Subject: Do I turn off hwh and water?
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 5:37am
| I am leaving my campground for 2 days. Do I turn off the water heater, the city water supply and drain the black /grey tanks? Thanks for your help. |
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Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 6:13am
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I always shut the HWH and water or water pump off when I’m away from the pod even for just the day but I would not bother with the black and grey tanks. Just my opinion. ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: flat6s
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 7:32am
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 10:07am
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If you're leaving the camper for a day or more turn off the WH gas and electric sources. Why waste energy? If you're leaving the camper for even a few hours turn off the pump and any city water connection. Campers are notorious for springing leaks. If a fitting pops loose while you're away you've got a real mess and possible water damage problems. Just turn off the water supply and remember to turn it on when you return. Black and gray tanks no problem. Leave them alone.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 10:58am
It's just me (maybe) but I ONLY turn on the water heater and the water pump when I need them. The water heater heats up pretty rapidly, even 15 minutes may be enuf. I didn't think about turning off the city water when gone for awhile. That seems to be a good idea.
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 11:04am
I do that when boondocking and running only gas. The electric heater is a bit of a pain to turn off and on, requiring either a trip outside or bending way down to flip a breaker. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: riotkayak284
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 11:11am
| Always turn off city water or pump when leaving the camper.... One leak and boom you got big problems... |
Posted By: manitobamike
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 11:37am
| Okay thanks for the great advice. I will a total beginner. Only 5th time out in the pod in 12 months |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 1:59pm
No need to turn off the electric side if you're boondocking. No AC power in the boonies  ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: riotkayak284
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 2:39pm
To follow-up I also depressurize the system after turning off the water supply. So I turn the faucet on for a second to relieve pressure in the lines.
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 3:09pm
Except my generators. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 16 May 2018 at 4:23pm
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When I lived in my Pod for 90 days and would leave for the weekend, I would shut off city water and the water heater. I kept the electric live. Just too easy. When I returned I would turn city water back on and turn on water heater. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |