Hey All -
We have a new to us 2008 Northern Lite 10-2 in the PNW. A month in to using it, we just discovered tan, brown flakes in the fresh water. It is coming out of all taps. The hot water heater is currently off and isolated. The crawl space where the tanks are is ~32-50 degrees. The particles/flakes began 10 days into a ski road trip, so lots of tank sloshing.
What we know:
- Just did a bleach and flush of the tank (bleach + drive for 1 hr + drain + fill) flakes are still there
- We have PE tanks and PEX plumbing
- The particles are most frequent after the water system has been stagnant for a few hours
- We used the camper in December on great local water, no issue
- We have a brand new Camco fresh hose
- We use an inline filter when filling at public sites
- There's no sign of the sediment in the hose or filter
- The particles/flakes feel organic
- There's no smell or taste
This leads us to believe there's an algae like substance growing in the tanks/lines. Has anyone experienced this? Solutions? Any other culprits to consider?
Many thanks!
Rare
