2$ for safety

[Wellington]

Got a look at the clear hoses that run from the water tank to the pump and then to the facet, Canadian Westy, Americans have the pump inside the tank. Anyways, the hoses were discoloured, looked disgusting inside. Replaced them with new clear lines, cost of the hose was 27 cents a foot, took about 6 feet. 30 minute job. Now I can drink the water and not worry about that 20year old growth inside the lines. Tank was cleaned with a mix of water and bleach but was already clean.

[psych-illogical]

Good advice. And thanks for the reminder. I've kinda neglected this little bit. I know I get easily disgusted when the hose on my Camelbak starts getting crud in it and that only takes months. I think I'll replace the hose in my Westy this weekend.
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'57 Beetle-sold
Coupla '81 BMW motorcycles (R80G/S; R100RS)
'96 BMW R1100GS

[gears]

More than you wanted to know: I wouldn't drink anything stored in a 20-year-old plastic tank, anyhow. Plastic = cancer. We cancelled our "Spring" water delivery after we found that the plastic containers they RE-used were absolutely the worst plastic possible, #7. Only #2 and #5 are approved for drinking water, and even these leach into the water if subjected to heat or even short bursts of direct sunlight. I now carry gallon glass jugs for drinking water, as any water in a camper will heat up (except during winter).

[kevinbassplayer]

Do you have to remove the fridge to change the water lines or can it be done without. I have an 87 westy

[Wellington]

No need to pull the fridge. Just tape the new hose to the old one and pull it through. As you remove the old, you install the new. There is just one clamp holding the hose in place, it is in the small cubby low by the power outlet.

[ChesterKV]

[ChesterKV]

[backcountrymedic]

Aren't the water lines secured to the inside frame of the body? I read that somewhere... I've been wanting to replace my lines FOREVER, but was waiting to do it when I pulled the galley cabinet out to replace my carpeting. 'Always try before you pry', eh?

-Jared
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Kona Kikapu Deluxe MTB
Novarra Big Buzz
Electra Cruiser
'01 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

[Mulcheese]

One thing that I do after every trip is : drain water, run a bleach/water mix through line, blow entire line clear. I have my pump in the tank so I can pull the line off the pump and then have a clear shot to the faucet. At least running the mix through and leaving it in the line should help with crud build-up.
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82 Westy: Air is cool!

[BulliBullets]

speaking of safety .... I had a gas leak. It was the rubber hose that connects the hard plastic to the metal line in the rear. The previous po used american hose. That stuff never fits right. I think its size 7

[climberjohn]

Personally, I use the sink only for washing hands and dishes. Drinking water is stored in a 2 gallon jug and is replaced daily.

The longer water is stored in plastic the more Bad Stuff can leach into it. Changing water out of the onboard storage tank is a good idea after every trip, if you want it for drinking.
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'86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
Know your limits. Exceed them often.

[r39o]

[r39o]

[randywebb]

[floggingmolly]

For a short time, plastic was used to deliver water. That has been outlawed in most areas. Any plastic lines you see being installed now are waste water lines, or recycled water for irrigation only, not fit for consumption anyway.

Plastic water bottles are a concern. How much I don't really know. there's a documentary soon to be released called "Tapped" about this issue. I saw it on Youtube.
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'85 Wolfsburg Weekender

[tikibus]

After doing a crap load of work to save Tiki, I have never reattached the hoses, etc. to hold water, wash dishes, have a glass of water. I think it is kinda lonely sitting there in there in its space.
Some need this supply of water. The Westfalia is unique in this of most basic supply and to be able to access quickly. Yes, age does apply and the aged holding tanks leaves much to the shagrin of neglect, but is there. The tank was thought out. To that I tip my hat to the VW engineers. Might taste like Sh*t, but is water. Do you want to have a case of Beaver Fever or worse?

But I say this with a grain of Salt. I live in a place where water abounds. Grew up in VT and you do not want a case of Beaver Fever. Snicker all you want, ain't worth it.

What more fun to think outside the box. What just do you do in a VW camper in the UK? Canal hop? What do do you in _______ ( pick the country). How much fun to go and you've got water? Sweet.

Got water?
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Mark
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1984 Westy - Tiki
1997 Honda Civic -The Green Hornet
1971 Volvo P-1800E- needs TLC

[Captain Pike]

Replace the flex lines with PEX. Any home center will do.
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[jackbombay]

[Bruce Wayne]

[greenbus pilot]

Hell, my home has LEAD pipe coming from the street.I kid you not. Top THAT you plastic people!
Yeah, I fell pretty good, most days...........
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