The considerations for waste water tanks are similar to those for fresh water tanks, so ensure they’re well insulated or heated (many winter motorhomers leave the drain taps open and use a bucket for the waste water to drain into).

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Therefore, it’s best to attach a section of hosepipe (or a cut-up bicycle inner tube) to the end of the drain valve so you can easily get the waste water into the drain point. Any underslung water tank is also more prone to damage due to water debris or getting scraped on the ground so they need to be checked regularly for leaks or damaged piping.With a new motorhome, find the location of your fresh water tank’s inspection hatch, open it and fill the water tank to about one-quarter full. You will need blue bags for your mixed recyclable waste and a food bin and kitchen caddy, for your food waste. You can dispose of your old large electrical items at one of the county’s recycling centres or smaller items at a local recycling bank. Water sat in a tank will smell if left for long periods, so always drain it down over winter lay-up.

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If you are struggling to keep to the 3-bag limit, please look at the possible reasons below for further advice and options. When you open a tap, the pump is activated – either via a pressure switch or a microswitch in the tap body – and water flows. It’s best to have an assistant help you to position the drain valve over the campsite empty point, but this isn’t always possible.Any motorhome can be prepared and adapted for a one-off winter trip (when water systems are vulnerable to the cold), so it’s more important to consider where it is kept for the majority of the time when it comes to specifying a water system. However, it's important to note that the ease of cleaning can vary based on the specific finish and material used for the taps.