Patrick Turner
Member
On my second travel trailer with a regular water heater on my unit. Its a new unit.
Its unclear to me what I should do with the water in the water heater when I store my travel trailer until the next time out. It has a Suburban 6 gallon water capacity and I assume (there I go again), the water just sits there dormant.
First, is it OK for the water just to sit there dormant for 4-5 weeks w/o affecting the health of my family, yes or no?
Secondly, if it DOES or might affect the health of my family, then how do I release or eliminate the water from the heater? There seems to be an anode near the bottom so I guess I just unscrew that and all the water runs out?
Lastly, when it does come time for winter, I know I need to remove the water....what is the best, most effective way?
Since you can see I'm not very bright, any concise commentary would be most welcome.
Respectfully,
Patrick Turner
Its unclear to me what I should do with the water in the water heater when I store my travel trailer until the next time out. It has a Suburban 6 gallon water capacity and I assume (there I go again), the water just sits there dormant.
First, is it OK for the water just to sit there dormant for 4-5 weeks w/o affecting the health of my family, yes or no?
Secondly, if it DOES or might affect the health of my family, then how do I release or eliminate the water from the heater? There seems to be an anode near the bottom so I guess I just unscrew that and all the water runs out?
Lastly, when it does come time for winter, I know I need to remove the water....what is the best, most effective way?
Since you can see I'm not very bright, any concise commentary would be most welcome.
Respectfully,
Patrick Turner