Could City Water fill the Fresh Water Tank?

Fergie

Hooking up at home to City Water for the first time (with pressure regulator, filter, etc.) to check everything out before a first extended trip. (Previously just filled the fresh water tank with short piece of tubing connected to a hose - tip from this blog, thanks to all - into opening above city water for winterizing, spring flushing and a couple of short trips) All faucets and toilet seem to work fine, but it doesn't appear that any water is going into the fresh water tank. Is this because the city water connects after the pump which must effectively prevent back flow? Or is there a way the city water could fill the fresh water tank? Also, does anyone know why the water from the system is considered non-potable? If the system gets sanitized during the spring de-winterizing, it would seem the water would be safe if the system was occasionally sanitized with a mild clorox solution and then flushed. I have two collapsable fresh water carriers so I have no problem carrying fresh water with me, but it would be nice if that nice big tank of fresh water was usable in drinking and cooking.

Fergie in MN

ChanW

Yep, you got it. The pump and city water connection each has a one way check valve.

Nomad

No, you can't fill the fresh water tank thru the city hookup connector - You have to do it thru the tilt out access.
It's as good as the water you put in - I consider it potable. Some don't consider anything but bottled water acceptable.

Fergie

To Chan: Thanks! That seems logical when you think about it.

To PXLated, thanks also! I was hoping there was no fundamental reason why it wouldn't be like any other RV with a water system.

 Based on what I read today about safety and hygiene and considering what I and most others have consumed in the past, it's amazing the human race is still here! The "tilt-out" access is a pain, but I purchased the unit that Jen Grover installed and wrote about as a replacement and will be putting it in before we leave. 

Thanks again, Fergie in MN

jkjenn

I have to say,  using my 5 gallon scepter can with the new gravity fill is no problem,  at all.  Good riddance to the tilt out one. 

Nomad

Don't have a problem with the tilt-out if it would just seal tight - doesn't. But, it hasn't been annoying enough to activate a change

Ratkity

jkjenn said:

I have to say,  using my 5 gallon scepter can with the new gravity fill is no problem,  at all.  Good riddance to the tilt out one. 

I replaced mine as well. Love it. I use 2.5 gallon water container. Spout fits nicely. No more wet shoes (unless I overfill the tank and then the Redneck Shoe Washer is activated).