Sanitize Water system

[leemedic]

I have a 2013 Montana and it does NOT have a gravity fill for the water to fill the water tank. Does anyone have a convenient way to sanitize the water system/tank with bleach? The only access to fill water in the tank is from the comfort station. I tried gravity fill there, and it just won't run.

[JandC]

The quickest way I have found is to put whatever you want to add (bleach, FreshWater solution, vodka) into your supply hose prior to connecting it to fill nozzle in convenience center.

[leemedic]

I figured out a very simple method. I used my external water filter. I removed the charcoal filter, put the bleach in the reservoir, put the lid on it, connected the hoses and then filled my water tank. The bleach is then forced into the water tank.

[Tom S.]

quote:Originally posted by leemedic

I figured out a very simple method. I used my external water filter. I removed the charcoal filter, put the bleach in the reservoir, put the lid on it, connected the hoses and then filled my water tank. The bleach is then forced into the water tank.

Very similar - I installed a water filter head permanently in the basement - and do the same thing as you.

[Carl n Susan]

There is lots of good ideas on this problem. Here is one discussion:

http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...sanitize,water

Do a Search on "sanitize" and "water" to find more information. Be sure to check the "Archived Posts" box!!

[Charli]

Ours doesn't have the gravity fill either and the manual says to add the bleach/water mixture, using a funnel, pour it into the water tank vent/overflow. Ours is located on the same side of the trailer as the service centre but at the back. Take the cap off,it slides on to some clips and it lifts off, take out the water screen, and insert funnel.
I actually used the winterizing system and sucked the bleach mixture with the water pump. Not sure if the mixture got into the fresh water tank or just the lines going to the fixtures. I will use the above method as described in our manual the next time.