Draining fresh water tank

[progolfer]

Can someone help with this situation? I came back from a trip with a full tank of fresh water. I am very new at this so I need help. How do I empty the fresh water tank since I am home. Thanks for all the help on this forum.

[lakecumberland]

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[blacktom]

By the water heat there is a place that says low point drain under the motorhome there is 2 water lines with caps one of them is for the fresh water the other is for the hot water just remove them and that will drain the fresh water.

[Flybob]

Originally Posted by blacktom

By the water heat there is a place that says low point drain under the motorhome there is 2 water lines with caps one of them is for the fresh water the other is for the hot water just remove them and that will drain the fresh water.

The two low point drains will drain the hot and cold water lines in the RV but not the water tank. There should be a separate drain for the FW tank. You don't say what model you have, but look under the RV in the area near the water tank. You should see a PEX line with a white nylon plug. Remove the plug to drain the water tank. Be aware that it drains very slowly.

[blacktom]

On my FR3 30DS one of them is for the fresh water and the other is for hot water it don't have a cold water drain that I can find.

[spicyrv]

There should be three plastic pipes underneath the coach almost directly under the sign that say “Low Point Drain”, two of which have plugs closing them off. The picture attached is from my coach, the longer of the two with plus is the drain for my fresh water tank. Just unscrew the plastic plug and it will start draining. It takes 10-15 minutes to drain a full tank.

[blacktom]

Here's picture under my coach and one from inside of water pump compartment the two blue lines are the drains and the bigger clear one is a overflow from the fresh water tank.

[French]

Just a thought..... If you are going home anyway why cart 50 gallons or more fresh water around that would add another 400 lb to your load. I personally never transport full loads of fresh water if I can avoid it. If I need water I try to find locally and/or just bring along a few gallons for toilet flush etc

[blacktom]

That's what we do. I fill the tank to 1/3 just in case the need arise and there not a rest area near by.

[camperdave825]

Came home and opened the fresh water tank and nothing came out. (last time I drained it, it took a very long time) I took out the outside shower, turned on the cold water and drained the tank with the pump.

[SULTINI]

Originally Posted by blacktom

That's what we do. I fill the tank to 1/3 just in case the need arise and there not a rest area near by.

Me Too.

[tomrob1161]

I've got a Rock Signature Ultra Light, 8315BSS, my Fresh Water Drain is on street side, with a label "Fresh Water Drain". It's tucked under the RV, next to the frame, on the opposite side of the RV from the fresh water tank fill, with a valve, not a cap. I just turn it and the tank drains. You may have the same type of drain, search around the outside. I agree with French, whey care an extra 300 to 400 lbs. of water around" We just carry enough to flush the toilet if necessary.

[oldtool2]

Originally Posted by tomrob1161

I've got a Rock Signature Ultra Light, 8315BSS, my Fresh Water Drain is on street side, with a label "Fresh Water Drain". It's tucked under the RV, next to the frame, on the opposite side of the RV from the fresh water tank fill, with a valve, not a cap. I just turn it and the tank drains. You may have the same type of drain, search around the outside. I agree with French, whey care an extra 300 to 400 lbs. of water around" We just carry enough to flush the toilet if necessary.

On my 8280ss there is a drain valve right under the water connections. Just open it and forget it for a while. Always empty at the park.

Before going out the next time I add 5 or 6 gallons plus have a 5 gallon jug I can use my pump on if needed. That is for emergencies on the way home sense my FW tank is empty.

Jim

[lludvig]

I'm new to this as well. When I took delivery of my 2014 Georgetown 270SS, I was told the water tank was already filled. I don't know if they did this because I was going to spend 2 days at the KOA to see how everything worked. I can't see where I drain it at. Could I have just run the faucet at the campsite and let it drain with the gray water?

[pontiacdan45]

I have a Rock 5er 8289 ws and there is a label on the street side, in the rear for the fresh water drain. MY QUESTION, since I'm new is if I'm using city water exclusively, should I drain my fresh water tank? I sanitized my tank before I left and put in 2/3 rds of a tank. How long should I keep that water before I drain it on my 3 week trip. I'm now two weeks into it and haven't used the fresh water much. Also I use the low point drain only prior to storage. Am I missing something?

[French]

Pontiacdan45We have the same brand rig with similar water capacities. Because you have access to fresh city water you really won't need the on board water until that changes ie you move campgrounds or travel. I would not drink the water out of my fresh water tank (sanitized or not) because it sits there in that big plastic tank all day every day. We use it to wash hands, dishes and flush toilet only and only if there is no fresh city water available. With that in mind I would only keep 5 gallons on board and drain rest. 1 gallon weighs 8 lbs. if your boon docking travel light and find water close to your camping destination and fill up there just my 2 cents

[pontiacdan45]

Thanks French. Draining most of it now.

[b1barnes]

:roll eyes:

I went to HD and bought plastic valves that screw into the end of the nuts. Now I just turn the valve to empty.

[imcruzn]

Remove the plug from the fresh water holding tank as you leave the campground. As you drive it will empty on the road and by the time you get home the water will be all gone.