Quick (I hope) de-winterization question

[G.B.]

Usually I do this a week or so prior to our first shake down cruise of the year. Typically 1-2 weeks ago. This year I haven't had the 1-2 weeks ago and we are have campground reservations for the weekend beginning tomorrow. I have fresh water totes so drinking water and dish washing are no issue. Anybody see an issue with shower and toilet use without having de-wintering and sanitizing? We will have full hookups and there is a Camping World store close to the rv park we'll be at.

[KyleStout]

Dewinterize on site... full hookup should make it easy to flush everything

[VeniVidi]

I wouldn't want to shower in a combo of antifreeze and water. Toilet flush fluid wouldn't matter.

We didn't sterilize our fresh water tank befor heading out almost two weeks ago. Temps at night were still below freezing so we started out, winterized with compressed air emptied lines and tanks. In Estes Park, the campground didn't have city water availability on our site but the manager ran a hose we could use to fill the tank. We washed dishes, showered, brushed teeth, used toilet. All from the unsanitized pipes and fresh water tank. Drinking water went to the Brita pitcher first. Water for press pot coffee was boiled first.

Planning on sanitizing the water system within next day or two.

A disclaimer: We're newbies. Learning as we go. NOT experts.

[Gohawks]

Just flush antifreeze once hooked up to city water. Sanitize when get home. No worries.

[larryo]

Originally Posted by KyleStout

Dewinterize on site... full hookup should make it easy to flush everything

X2.

[DonMcKay]

Originally Posted by KyleStout

Dewinterize on site... full hookup should make it easy to flush everything

X3
Just need to flush until it is clear then let it run a bit more water through.

Don & Bonnie

[SailorSam20500]

If you are worried about washing dishes with water from the unsanitized FW tank, just put a tablespoon of bleach in the water. You can rinse the dishes in similar water. As the plates dry, the minimal amount of chlorine will dissipate.

I brew beer and make wine at home. I clean my fermentation bottles this way.

As far as the shower goes - do you swim in lakes???

[Robertpaul]

Like the preceding posts, just flush "er" out at the camground.

[G.B.]

Thanks for the replies. We were able to dodge enough raindrops today and got her all set up. Flushed everything real well and un-bypassed the water heater. We brought drinking water from home so we are good to go. Found a couple of small repairs to be made as usual. But the good news is all the systems are up and running, no critter or water incursion so life is good!

[youroo]

Lucky Dog! Youroo!!

[tomrob1161]

Don't run antifreeze into hot water heater, you'll never get the smell out.