That's what I do Jack; have been doing that since my first Westy back in
1979, and it seems to be an effective way to sanitize it. So far so good.
:-) after 31 years.
Courtney

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Always be yourself, because the people that matter don't mind,
and the ones who mind, don't matter.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Reynaert" <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 5:12 PM
Subject: Sanitizing water tank in Vanagon

> Well, my van has been in "winter storage" and getting ready for my first
> camp-out this weekend.  I've always drained my water tank completely in
> the
> fall to avoid freeze damage, and I leave the cap off.
>
>
>
> Is it necessary to Sanitize the tank when I refill it in the spring?  I
> know
> the standard procedure is to fill with water and ounce of bleach, let it
> sit
> for a couple hours, drain it and refill with fresh "city water" as it
> contains a safe level of chlorine.
>
>
>
> So, what do most of you do?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy.