Gasoline In Fresh Water Tank

[Smarshall]

Does anyone know of a way to remove the taste and smell of gasoline from the fresh water tank of an RV?

It wasn't me as I have a CTD and I wouldn't admit it if I did.

A friend made a big mistake and he may be buying a new freshwater tank if the smell and taste cannot be eliminated.

Sure glad he's a non-smoker as it would be an unexpected trip if he lit a cig. after a shower.

Thanks,

 

[Hoefler]

Replace the tank. It will never come out of it. The tank material is not compatible with gas, it etched itself into it.

 

[TowPro]

thats an expensive mistake, If it held 75 gallons and he filled it, then could not use it because it had some water in it, then to top if off he now has to replace the tank!



I worked on a sail boat that someone had pumped diesel into the fresh water tanks. Problem was the tanks were molded into the hull, Nothing could get it out.

 

[MoparBob]

Bummer... a new tank is the way to go. I have been hauling fuel for a couple years now and seen a few mistakes made here and there similar to that. Bottom line with most freshwater tanks is replacement when it comes into contact with any kind of petroleum product (extenuating circumstances aside).

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Smitty, Like said above, he needs a new tank. My neighbors kid did the same thing to their trailer. They tried everything, nothing worked.

 

[Alan Reagan]

It only takes a minute amount to foul plastic. Thanks why trucks hauling plastic water pipe have to use smoke tarps. The slightest fuel residue on plastic is permanent.

 

[AMink]

Do you have a toy hauler with the aux tank? Just wondering why he'd be near the trailer with gas. Or for a generator? I think I'd go with a new tank. I wouldn't want the smell and taste, let alone the potential health risks.

 

[cksh8me]

Try putting in a good amount of bleach letting it sit for a week then drain. Put in a good amount of baking soda and letting it set for a week and repeat. This is recommended for rv's to be done every few years anyway. If that doesn't work you can always buy a new tank.



Good luck

 

[MRosinski]

Your better of just replacing the tank. Molded plastic has pours that will retain that gas for a VERY long time. Not only will it retain, but depending on the actual plastic that was used it might eat away at your tank leaving you with a leaky tank.

 

[TPoulsen]

thats an expensive mistake, If it held 75 gallons and he filled it, then could not use it because it had some water in it, then to top if off he now has to replace the tank.

Nothing like filling the wheelers and bikes with the outside shower!!!!