emptying water tanks?

[SYDXR6]

We picked up our new Starcraft 16.67-1 this weekend and the dealer had both water tanks filled. Does anyone know a way to empty tanks without hand pumping through kitchen sink? Is there a release valve or similar anywhere? 164 Kilos heavier than I would like to be on first shakedown trip. Will post pics soon.

 

[fishinglizard]

Theres a screw off cap at the end of each water tank under the van.

 

[Chooky]

Right hand side of the van on the side of each tank there is drain, just unscrew the caps.

 

[cruza driver]

And wear a rain coat:bathbaby:.


Be careful not to over tighten the cap when refitting too

 

[twscoot]

As an aside I keep my tanks full to the brim when stored. Stops any algal growth and I have had no problem with this strategy in over 5 years.

 

[Brad]

As an aside I keep my tanks full to the brim when stored. Stops any algal growth and I have had no problem with this strategy in over 5 years.

I thought algae did not grow in the dark.

 

[SYDXR6]

Thankyou all for the helpful advice. My garden has scored a free watering courtesy of Jayco Ballarat.

 

[twscoot]

I thought algae did not grow in the dark.

Correct! But it does grow in the clear plastic filling hoses which tend to receive a degree of light. Water + air + light = algal growth. With the air removed by filling with water seems to be ok in my case.

 

[Where2nxt]

When you keep your tanks full. Do you drain and refill with fresh water every now and then

 

[Capt. Gadget]

When you keep your tanks full. Do you drain and refill with fresh water every now and then

I drain and fill when loading up for a trip

 

[twscoot]

I filter the water as I fill them using a Best water filter. Then probably only fully drain and empty them twice a year.

 

[donnybabes]

I have algae in my hoses due to them being clear.I have'nt kept the tanks full when stored (lesson learned from the forum).I am now in the process of cleaning the hoses and tanks with bleach solution to remove the algae.Although Im a little bit anxious that I dont flood the van,as I have never done this before.

 

[pomtony]

I have algae in my hoses due to them being clear.I have'nt kept the tanks full when stored (lesson learned from the forum).I am now in the process of cleaning the hoses and tanks with bleach solution to remove the algae.Although Im a little bit anxious that I dont flood the van,as I have never done this before.

i just did all mine an a 17, i removed all the clear hoses, used rope with rag tied to it and put a bit of domestos down there and pulled back and forth till clean then rinsed off several times, then removed both tanks, and filled with chlorine soluton, left overnight then rinsed several times (pool has never been so full)
this was done as we just got the van and didnt know state of tanks, what quality of water has been in tanks, and the inside of hoses was a nice shade of dark green!
all clean now and im pondering installing a best filter into the system