Travel Trailer forever Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 We always dry camp next to a creek 5-6 days and I was wondering if I were to filter water into my fresh water tank would it be alright? I would only use it for showers and washing dishes. I am tied of military showers. I would connect at least 2-3 RV water filter to collect any bacteria before reaching my sump pump than into my fresh water tank. I always carry a Camco 39006 36-Gallon Rhino Portable RV Waste Holding Tank with me at all times. Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Travel Trailer Forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 RV water filters generally aren't rated to block bacteria, usually just sediment and if a charcoal filter, reducing bad taste and odors. If you want to block bacteria from reaching your tank, you need a filter specifically designed for that job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 There are water filters for RVs for bacteria. Check out this site: https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/water-filtration-systems Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) It should be OK if you treat your tank with 3RPurogene after creek water is passed through a sediment filter. I use Sodium Dichlor, however it is not EPA approved for treating drinking water, only swimming pool water. Edited September 8, 2021 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 On our houseboat we used a WaterFixer and a RV water pump to fill our water tank. We used that water for everything including drinking. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 I've drank lots of water from "Moving" creeks in Alaska-Yukon-BC-Northwest Territories Montana with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 When our niece was a toddler on a canoe camping trip she got gardia from dragging her fingers in the water up in the Boundary Waters (now Voyageurs National Park) then putting those fingers in her mouth. Just because you are out in the wild does not mean it's safe to drink the water. Filter it, please, people. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 11:09 PM, beemergary said: I've drank lots of water from "Moving" creeks in Alaska-Yukon-BC-Northwest Territories Montana with no problems. When I was a Boy Scout I was taught that moving water in the woods was safe to drink. When I studied to be a Maine Guide I learned that was not true. Moving water or still, it can contain giardia (aka Beaver Fever) parsites. It is not just humans that spread it, but animals, too. The Mayo clinic say: "Giardia parasites are found in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams worldwide, as well as in public water supplies, wells, cisterns, swimming pools, water parks and spas. Ground and surface water can become infected with giardia from agricultural runoff, wastewater discharge or animal feces." Wayne & Jinx 2017 F-350 diesel, dually 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 On board filtration systems are available - Guzzle H2O* is an example. * full disclaimer - I don't even know how to spell afla..affellia... affilliat... Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 We got the "South of the border" system. We leave the bacteria filter out when in parks. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyFishn Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Interesting question. I camp and backpack a lot (non-RV camping) and converted over to using a Katadyn gravity filtration system for camp water. The system I have is with a 10L bag. I've never had any water-related issues/sickness I could trace back to the water. I am not sure how you would be able to fill your tank efficiently with something like the Katadyn system, but it would certainly work for preparing several gallons of water a day. You just have to keep up with filling the bag. I'll fill up to 2 gallons camping. That is a huge improvement in camp life over the hand operated filter pumps we used to use when I was in college. We would use the hand pumps to fill a 32oz nalgene bottle or two - and that was a lot of work. Now getting even several gallons of filtered water to use in camp is a piece of cake comparatively - just keep an eye on the container that is collecting the water so you don't over fill it, and keep up with filling the bag. On the contrary to filtered "potable water" - we use straight lake water at our cabins for showers, sinks, and toilets. Its been that way up there for 4 generations. We tank in well water from our neighbors for drinking. So as far as stream water goes - I don't see any reason you can't use it. If it were me, I wouldn't drink it straight unless it was a fresh mountain stream, but even then with the Katadyn filter system its too easy to filter to not filter and take the risk, however small it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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