How to Flush Out Water Lines on a Hybrid Camper

While the fresh water system on campers, including hybrids, is enclosed, it still is susceptible to alga and contamination over time. To ensure your fresh water is healthy and clean, the system should be flushed out at least once per season. If you live in an area where water limits are enforced during the hot summer months, plan ahead, as the flushing process uses lots of water. Hybrid campers use enclosed plumbing systems found on larger RVs and campers, but are generally smaller.

Things You'll Need

  • Chocks
  • Water hookups
  • Funnel
  • Bleach
  • Antifreeze (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Park the camper in an area with adequate drainage for the waste water as it flushes from the camper. Level the camper, place wheel chicks under the tires, and detach it from your towing vehicle.

    • 2

      Attach the water to the intake nozzle on the hybrid. Turn the water on. Open all faucets in the camper. Let the water run for at least an hour. Open the drain plug of the gray water tank so the water flows out of the camper.

    • 3

      Turn off the sinks, and place a funnel into the intake nozzle. Add one cup of bleach into the tank and system. Place the water connection back onto the nozzle, and turn on all faucets. Let the water run for at least an hour.

    • 4

      Turn off the water, and let the system set for two to three hours. Return, and turn on all faucets.

    • 5

      Smell for any bleach odor coming from the faucets. When no bleach scent is present, turn off the faucets, and remove the water connections.