Fresh water tank and waste water tank – Are you on a camping vacation with a motorhome or camper?
Then you probably won’t be able to avoid a water tank.
The tank gives you clean water for cooking, washing or washing up when you’re out and about, making your time on the campsite even more carefree.
Here you can find out everything you need to know about fresh water, waste water and gray water as well as instructions for filling your tank and rules for disposing of it.
Do you need more equipment for your vacation?
Then take a look here in the store: Camping accessories.
Camping Ratgeber:
That’s why fresh water is an advantage when camping
Nowadays, most people no longer travel with just the bare essentials.
Instead, they prefer a little more luxury.
In addition to coffee in the morning, hygiene is the be-all and end-all for a successful camping vacation.
A sufficient water supply in the vehicle is therefore extremely advantageous, especially on longer trips lasting several weeks.
The tank is usually located in a built-in place and can be filled from the outside with a fresh water hose.
With the help of a pump, the water can be pumped to individual components, such as the camping kitchen or cassette toilet, for individual use.
After use, the gray water flows into a special waste water tank.
It remains there until it can be disposed of in a designated place.
Everything about the water tank when camping:
- Fill the fresh water tank using the hose
- Can be used for any purpose
- Gray water flows into the waste water tank after use
- Waste water must be emptied at the disposal station
[sv slug=”camping”] You can also easily install the fresh water tank in your camper yourself!
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A water tank can be used for this purpose
Depending on your preferences, budget and space, there are various water tanks in different sizes and shapes.
In principle, this can be used as a fresh water or waste water tank.
A water tank in a motorhome can be used for the following purposes:
- Drinking water tank
- Service water tank
- Gray water tank
- Black water tank
- Urine tank
- Holding tank
Fresh water tank: instructions for filling up
Normally, the water tank is already integrated into a heated area of the motorhome to prevent the water from freezing.
Most motorhomes are also equipped with a lockable filler neck, which is often located on the outside of the motorhome on the side where the tank is installed.
Once you have opened the lid of the tank, you can fill in the desired amount of water using a fresh water hose.
Finally, turn off the drain tap inside the motorhome and close the lid of the fresh water tank.
This is how to fill the fresh water tank :
- Open the lid of the water tank
- Clean the fresh water hose before use
- Let the water flow in
- Turn off the drain cock
- Close the tank cap tightly
Remember to clean the fresh water hose well beforehand to guarantee high water quality! 
Rules: Where can I empty my water tank?
The most important thing to remember when filling and emptying your water tank is to always empty it at designated disposal points, never in the open air!
It’s always best to do this directly at the campsite or pitch, as everything you need for emptying is usually available here.
If the pitch does not have its own chemical disposal point, there is usually a disposal station in a central location on the campsite where you can empty your tank. Here’s what you should know about emptying:
- Never empty in the open air
- Campsites have disposal points
- Either chemicals disposal point or station at a central location
- National parks have no emptying station
- Petrol stations usually have the option of emptying
How to empty your gray water tank
When you are at the disposal station, you should first look for the corresponding opening in the floor that is intended for draining gray water.
Drive the motorhome as far forward as necessary so that the tank is directly above the opening.
To empty your tank, you now need to open the tap.
Depending on the type of motorhome, the tap may be on the inside, usually at the rear of the vehicle, or on the outside.
Once you have opened the tap, your gray water will flow out of the outlet and into the drain provided.
You therefore need a gray water tank to store the water used from the sink, washbasin and shower.
On the other hand, waste water from the toilet is called black water.
Both the waste tank or cassette toilet and the gray water must be emptied every few days to ensure a pleasant camping trip.
Here’s how to empty them:
- Move the motorhome back so that the tank is above the opening
- Open the tap
- Water flows into the designated drain
Everything you need to know about fresh water
Watch the following video to find out everything you need to know about fresh water in your motorhome.
How do I fill the tank, which hose is suitable and what else do I need to consider?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypWzRQ4_KoM
How long does water last in the fresh water tank?
If clean drinking water is filled into a purified fresh water tank, it will keep for about a week without any problems.
This means that if you only use the water rarely, you can leave it in the tank for seven days.
After that, however, you should replace it as a precaution in order to maintain hygiene standards.
- Approx. one week
How often should I clean the fresh water tank?
The fresh water tank in the motorhome should be cleaned about twice a year to guarantee the high quality of the water.
Otherwise, bacteria and limescale will gradually build up.
So always remember to set off with a clean water tank so that you can use the water for cooking and washing without any problems.
- Approx. 2 times a year
You should pay attention to this when buying
If you are still looking for a water tank for your motorhome, there are different models and variants.
Depending on your preferences and space, you can choose any version you like.
Your water tank should fulfill these aspects:
- Space-saving design
- Suitable for drinking water and food
- High-quality, harmless material
- Robust, odor-proof and resistant
Alternative: Travel carefree with a roof tent
If you are still open about your next vacation, then you should consider a roof tent.
With this, you have a comfortable living and sleeping area on your own car that you can simply fold up anytime and anywhere.
You can fit into any parking space, don’t have to maneuver an entire motorhome and don’t have to worry about disposing of waste water.
Are you curious?
Then read all about the roof tent for your car here or simply visit the store directly:
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