For Beginners - Top 10 Tips for Surviving the RV DUMP STATION

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@ronaldheller3638 6 лет назад

I always empty the black and gray water tanks after traveling, not after sitting at the camp site, before leaving the camping location. The traveling swishes the black tank contents and breaks up any solid contents. If it's emptied as soon as possible after arriving at your destination it will not have time to settle and you will flush out more of the contents. If you wait until you are ready to leave the site the contents will have a chance to settle and may not empty fully.

@DavidJones-de9zh 6 лет назад

I bought a used 5th wheel..Of course I was assured tanks were all clean..After driving and in the dark I thought would be great idea to go by a local RV/Truck repair...Of course I forgot everything I thought I knew...Did not anchor hose well going into ground( it was just a hole that it seems nothing I had fit). Had no idea that the rocks provided were for holding hose down...You got it...Not only was there sewage left in tank it had been setting for some time...So ended up with sewage on my pants, my shoes, inside my gloves and upon my wifes shoes and legs..Yes sir great time at 1030 pm...Lessons learned are many..Wish had of seen a few more videos like yours before trying this Crap out LOL

@SoloCamXTOutdoors 5 лет назад

When it comes to the RV dump station you left out the biggest thing to avoid making a mistake. "Don't rush when there is a line of RV's behind you waiting to dump". When I first started Rv'ing (travel trailer) a few years ago I used to get hurried when someone was waiting on me.. NOT ANYMORE.. DO the same process no matter what.... They can wait their turn!

@skpjoecoursegold366 8 лет назад

another tip i have is to open the grey first for 2 seconds, then close, look around for leaks, if ok, let the black flow .................. then the grey.

@SOS-dr2oo 8 лет назад

That is an excellent tip! Thanks.

@chrisb4840 6 лет назад

Good one!

@toolmanweed 5 лет назад

Oh I like that! I’m going to do that!

@dancindavey1515 3 года назад

Good idea.

@DragonWolf478 7 лет назад

Non-potable doesn't necessarily mean unsafe. It just means it has not been tested for human consumption to meet EPA requirements. Clear mountain stream water is considered 'non-potable'. (Now, having stated that, I still would not be drinking from it unless I was pretty darn thirsty...)

@scottsnider1895 7 лет назад

Loved your comment about sharing, we took a trip this summer (2016) to Seattle from the LA area and back. At a lookout point along the 5 freeway we stopped to take pics of Mt Shasta and stretch our legs. As we walked back we saw a car broken down waiting for the tow truck. A few minutes later two ladies came to us and asked if they could use our rest room since the car was broken down and there was no were for any one most of all women to go. Being good travelers we said sure, (kidding I said just leave $.50 on the counter) we showed them how to use it and how to rinse their hands over the toilet and flush it. After they used it and we travelers used it another lady showed up and we said yes again. Its alway nice to be able to help and some times its something simple like having a toilet for others.

@LongLongHoneymoon 7 лет назад

Thanks much for sharing your story Scott! You're a kind person and I know those travelers in need greatly appreciated your gesture. Hope you are doing well!

@kampinkevin8889 8 лет назад

Great video on turd wrangling. We usually stay in parks with full hook ups, but a few time I have had to use a dump station. Didnt seem like that big of deal. The wife seems to enjoy looking at the clear elbow trying to decided whos was whos....lol Keep up the good vids. Enjoy watching you guys. Happy travels !!

@calgal5752 5 лет назад

This is my most worrisome task, except backing up my camper! Thanks for your videos, I’ve learned a lot from them, enough so I’m not too worried about hitting the road on my own. I have met nice people who were more than willing to offer help or advice. Maybe I’ll see you someday along the way. 😎

@matthewbusse4139 3 года назад

"You have to learn to embrace the process" - I love that line! 😊

@AuthorEllenAnthony 8 лет назад

I'm becoming a fan of your videos. I'm still 20 months away from buying my movable retirement home, but I'm getting less frightened of the prospect all the time. Thank you.

@foretexas 8 лет назад

Great video as usual, one thing I learned along the way. After all connections are made, I open and close the grey tank for just a second to verify all is well. If no leaks I will open the black tank, I have been saved from a real mess by doing this. Keep up the great videos on both channels. I really enjoy the photography too.

@jeffdeering8943 8 лет назад

I love you guys videos. You forgot 1 BIG tip, Make sure your valves are close before you take the cap off.

@meriwetherwillie904 5 лет назад

Forgot to close the valves and put the cap back on. Had a very unpleasant surprise the next time I opened up the door to the dump hoses. Hosed it out, cleaned it up and hosed down the area around the door on the ground. Hopefully I learned that lesson

@collyhughes5144 5 лет назад

@@meriwetherwillie904 Sometimes it just takes once to learn a hard lesson! I did the same thing once, that's all it took! Can laugh about it now as we did the ole dance to get out of the way.

@charlottebassett7971 7 лет назад

I'm learning alot from your videos . We are about a year away traveling getting my ducks in a row now. happy traveling

@Nonplused 7 лет назад

I think for the most part the "non-potable" water at the dump station is the same water and the same pump as the "potable" water 50 feet further up. The difference is that the hose at the dump has been places you wouldn't want to have your fresh water hose having been. It's the same principle as your kitchen sink and your toilet both get their water from the same place but only the dog drinks out of the toilet. Ok the dog and the cat, but the point is you don't. I doubt most campgrounds spend any time or infrastructure having 2 separate water sources, it's all coming out of the same well or city service. The main difference is that the hoses and such at the dump are likely to be "dirty". The potable water hose is probably "dirty" too since the folks using it just got done at the dump station, but less so. At least hopefully. To be extra safe we don't drink any water out of the RV and instead bring bottled water, and we always leave with a full tank of city water. That doesn't eliminate possible contamination of course because we still use the RV water for dishes, showering, and cooking but not for drinking. And we still use the RV water for coffee, but presumably that can be considered "boiled". The other reason I like bottled water is plastic water bottles make great cheap ice packs. Keep the door shelf of the freezer loaded with water bottles and you always have something to throw in your cooler. Then when they are mostly melted you have nice cold drinking water instead of a bunch of ice water in the bottom of your cooler.

@bluedragon1573 5 лет назад

Awesome trick with the water bottles! As for the dump station hose, sometimes when a facility has the correct plumbing they can use reclaimed water. This is water that has been filtered directly from a local sewer. It is mostly used for grass watering and other non-consumable purposes. They do have cleanliness standards, but they are not up to par with city water which is rated safe for consumption. It's up to whoever is using it, but I'd recommend going the extra 50 feet for the fresh stuff.

@umacks 7 лет назад

Ha Ha.. I tell(yell at) everybody.." Hey!! get your shit right!!!"..never been more pertinent than when dumping .Great tips..I see what you mean about the hobby aspect...keep them tips coming!

@allenslansky 7 лет назад

I can't take credit, but this works great. Get a couple of tube socks, fill one with gravel and secure the end with a cable tie. Then insert the first sock into the second, and secure that one also. It make a great "sandbag" to drop over the end of the waste hose where it goes into the sewer. Then it rides in the storage area where the hose lives. When the hose is dancing around like it has an alien trying to get out, the sock full of gravel keeps it tame.

@vicb8975 6 лет назад

Enjoyed the video, yes, I agree, being in a hurry is the WORST mistake you can make while emptying your tanks. I will share a couple of tips, hope I am not repeating someone else. I like to occasionally use a measure of fabric softener in my tanks, particularly the black tank, besides the enzyme packet. You can choose your fragrance and it will make your coach smell like spring flowers, not rotted flowers. Particularly when someone has the exhaust fan running and flushes....ugh.... On my way home, I dump and flush the tanks, close all the valves and add a few gallons of water back to the tanks. I will add a full measure of fabric softener to the tanks and drive home. I also make everyone use the store potties and not the coach. The softener is an excellent surfactant, with a few gallons of water in the tank and some driving down the road, it will dislodge and breakup a lot of the physical sludge and coatings in your tank, particularly the black water tank. Softener is a surface acting agent and it will get under the crud and loosen it. Close to home and before things have a chance to settle, I dump both tanks and flush well. This system has worked for me in 110 degree weather, with no smell in the coach when we gat back in to start our next trip. I like the Downey brand, but you may have a different favorite. Enjoy...

@LongLongHoneymoon 6 лет назад

Thanks, great tip! I think we will give it a try.

@jmcvay12 8 лет назад

Good info! Another tip I've learned is to connect a clear piece to your sewage hose so that when you flush your black tank, you can tell when the water is clear and the in-tank washer is not still working on a piece stuck to the wall, haha.

@RebelCowboysRVs 8 лет назад

When I picked up my 5th wheel we also picked up some bad roadside food on the way up.... Having a bathroom behind me on the 700 mile ride back was worth the price of the 5th wheel by its self...

@LongLongHoneymoon 8 лет назад

Sometimes having your own bathroom is the ultimate travel luxury. 👍

@mollymax01 6 лет назад

Great video. A little trick is to add ice cubes down the toilet in between moves. They clean the sides and melt to water. Make sure you have a mostly full black water tank so the cubes can move around. The sawtooth mountains are awesome.

@judyrehfeld8699 8 лет назад

I'm in the thinking process of purchasing an RV and since this will be a solo project, I am very grateful for all of the helpful info you are providing. I look forward to your next video.

@lucyhare5799 7 лет назад

Judy Rehfeld getting mine as a solo tomorrow Nov 28, 16

@BruceS42 5 лет назад

My wife and I are also in the thinking stages of getting our first RV. We're considering going full-time at retirement (

@gjohn7792 8 лет назад

You guys combine information with entertainment. Keep it up, please.

@flipperbear9 6 лет назад

As a physician, stop with the hand sanitizer. Wear gloves, wash your hands with regular soap and water after questionable contact with the black tank or anything else. Hand sanitizer won't work on the bad poop infections, only regular soap and water work.

@LongLongHoneymoon 6 лет назад

As a germaphobe, you can take my hand sanitizer when you pry it from my cold dead fingers. ;-)

@Milesco 5 лет назад

@@LongLongHoneymoon : I'm not a germaphobe; I'm simply mortally afraid of germs. :-D

@back2backband1 5 лет назад

lol i see what you did that was a good though

@rubier.3503 5 лет назад

Long Long Honeymoon Hand sanitizer does not kill clostridium difficile....only soap and water and its very hard to get rid of

@wyattgibson9194 3 года назад

@@back2backband1 Great name, and keep spreading the truth about Geoengineering!

@jkoneman 7 лет назад

Good tip on the hoses. I have the white drinking water hose for water to drink (obviously) and a grey hose I bought at home depot exclusively for cleaning the black water tank and the sewer hose.

@janetcofell8740 Год назад

Thank you! We are long time tenters who bought a TT in 2021. We bought it to take our 3 cats with us as our cat sitter moved out of state. We have NEVER used any of the plumbing for fear of dumping. Well, a well seasoned full time RVer said if w don't use it, seals start to go. So, with that bit of advice, in 2 weeks we have promised ourselves to use it. Your video helps. Thanks

@danahicks9479 5 лет назад

Thank you for these videos. You both are very likeable,and have great information to give people, especially starting out in this rv life, as I have just started. Love and respect

@jimsmith8892 6 лет назад

You both did an excellent job! I feel much more comfortable with this process now.

@gailbaugh9779 8 лет назад

I have to say of all the different tips I have watched ,yours is the BEST..Thank you !! Were in our 70's and just bought a trailer and off and slow driving but we always get there.

@calgal5752 6 лет назад

gail baugh Enjoy your travels! We just did the same...😎

@TrzCharlie 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this. I have had my "oop's" moments at the dump station. It's just something you have to do. I loved your comment about "embracing the process." Pure gold.

@LongLongHoneymoon 7 лет назад

Haha I had a new "oops" moment this year that I need to discuss in a video. Basically the hose popped off the trailer connection. It was pretty bad - but could have been a lot worse!

@txdreams100 4 года назад

Just bought my first RV. This task is one that I dread - dread making a mistake, dread having a hazardous spill, dread looking like the newbie I am. For the first 12 times I have to empty the tanks, I’ll just go at night. And carry a flame-thrower. No one will bother me.

@RhondaMorin 4 года назад

All I can think about is "the scene" in the Robin Williams movie RV. I could even hear the music when you talked about "a little" coming out. Lol! I love that you are not afraid to admit messing up. It makes you real!

@sandymoseley8036 5 лет назад

Your vids are ALWAYS fun and really informative. And best of all always addressing real life of the camping experience. Always a learning experience and a pleasure to watch.

@greghanson5864 4 года назад

Having watched several of your videos at this point, I am convinced you guys are nuts! But then again, I think that’s what I love the most! Keep up the good work and keep having fun!

@woower487 8 лет назад

As always, great job on the video. Very helpful information and I'm glad you mentioned using a separate hose for black tank flushing. Keep the videos coming. Thanks

@theshadow1155 8 лет назад

Let me throw another tidbit out there. The wife and I learned that the bio-paks and liquid tank treatments do more than just deodorize and add the little critters to the black tank. They also: 1) Facilitate the operation of most level sensors. We found that, unless we put some kind of tank treatment in the black tank, they don't read properly 2) They help prevent paper from collecting on the probes. Speaking of paper, DO NOT USE STANDARD HOME TIME PAPER IN YOUR RV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have heard, from multiple repair shops, that RV paper is made to break down in the tank, again, with the help of the treatment chemicals. Home types of paper don't break down and will catch on the probes, making them useless as the paper, when it dries, turns into a concrete like skin that must be physically scraped off or the probes replaces(not cheap from what we've learned

@DancEncounters 5 лет назад

The Shadow I have seen multiple tests of toilet papers, which determine that most RV paper doesn't break down any better than most single ply home use paper. The cheaper and thinner the better. Since seeing those tests, we have switched to the Walmart no name paper. It costs about 10 times less than most RV paper, and starts dissolving even before you flush it.

@JeanineJoy 4 года назад

@@DancEncounters I just watched a comparison video and the Great Value from Walmart (septic safe) was the best - soft and broke down well.

@DancEncounters 4 года назад

Jeanine Joy, Ph.D We just use the no name - it is cheaper and breaks down sooner.

@marjoriefield1 6 лет назад

Thanks for the information and encouragement I am just starting the RV adventure and this is my biggest concern. I enjoy the dynamics between you also!!

@pmsteamrailroading 8 лет назад

Another note for hand sanitizer. It is a great way to start a campfire. To demonstrate fill a metal teaspoon with it and light it. The flame is blue and hard to see in daylight. You will be surprised at how long it burns.

@LongLongHoneymoon 8 лет назад

+pmsteamrailroading Great tip, I will definitely give it a try! 👍🔥

@back2backband1 5 лет назад

great tip!

@jamesglenn520 2 года назад

I have actually used it in an empty Sturno can to heat water for coffee and cocoa. The alternatives when tent camping during campfire restrictions. Lol

@wasntmeXYZ 5 лет назад

The best thing I have found for black water treatment is some liquid laundry detergent added before use. A couple of cap fulls from the jug is all you need. Yes, this actually works very well. Breaks down the solid waste and paper very good. Yes!!! Take your time regardless of how many are waiting in line and do a thorough job of cleaning your equipment. When I’m in line waiting I don’t care how long the guy in front of me takes and sometimes I’ll go over and talk to them and even help them if I’m asked, I’m in no hurry.

@ctrawick3 6 лет назад

I literally watch this video every single day --- it's just that funny !! "You can do it!" CLASSIC!!!

@toddhaser 7 лет назад

Been watching your 'tips' videos and they are great! Thank you so much for making these!

@DavidFarina 7 лет назад

My wife and I are planning our first trip with our new travel trailer. I can't remember if we started watches these videos before or after getting the camper, but I will say that your videos have played a huge part in our willingness to set forth on this adventure! Thank you ;-)

@raigca1 7 лет назад

I love your sense of humor guys! I am learning a lot from your videos, thanks !

@marvinelder3828 4 года назад

I have been watching a lot of your videos as of late. Recently bought a new camper and just refreshing my mind on proper procedures.

@ghoward1967 7 лет назад

We just bought our first RV Trailer looking forward to a great experience at the dump station thank you for the advice!!

@Shockedbywater 8 лет назад

Thanks guys, that was good. And glad to see you are out on the road!

@thomasveverka4647 8 лет назад

Thanks for all your great videos! Another helpful gadget I've been using while dumping is a 90° sewer hose end connector! It really helps with the flow where the sewer line enters the ground. Keep up the good work and safe travels!

@LongLongHoneymoon 8 лет назад

+Thomas Veverka Thanks much for your comment! I'll have to check out one of those connectors. I know that sometimes little gadgets make a big difference when doing a job. Cheers

@mikecorvato8151 5 лет назад

Just wanted to say thanks for all the great tips. I still tent camp, but hopefully in a fee years have my own Airstream and begin my adventure.

@BlackDragonNationalPresident 7 лет назад

Most awesome video for a newby! Thank you!

@ericsmith9983 7 лет назад

oh my gosh thank you guys for your videos we are newbies and appreciate the help and you both seem so dern likable😀 thanks and GOD bless

@gilvietor1918 7 лет назад

This was very reassuring, and honestly, when my wife wanted me to get a truck for towing one of the reasons I was not wanting to was this very reason. As a kid my father made a big deal of it, so it had my prejudices set in, so I'd say, why not stay in hotels? I'm sure things are vastly different from 30 years ago, but still, this video helped calm my fears. I am also a germaphobe, I already have the hand sanitizer!

@MrMark85044 8 лет назад

this is good info if you are traveling a lot. However, if you are the typical weekend camper, like I am, I bring 5 gallons of water with me so I can dump it in the toilet right before i leave the campsite. This way it can slosh around and loosen up the big stuff and then when you dump, it all goes out.

@yvonneg9964 5 лет назад

When we are ready to go to the next destination, I like to stop up my gray tank to let some water build up and add some Clorox down each drain, let it sit in there for 1/2 to 1 hour to disinfect the gray tank, then empty the black tank followed by my Clorox water gray tank contents to give the old stinky slinky a nice clean flush too. Used this system for about 7 or 8 years now and never have the gray tank odor problems. BTW, it will not hurt a septic or lagoon system per a septic guy I spoke with and many campground owners have concurred that it will not cause their systems any problems...just as people adding bleach to their laundry doesn't upset the balance.

@KennyInVegas 8 лет назад

Great video....... we use the same filter and then a under-the-sink filter as well. We bought the generator you have/recommended......great!! Thanks for the videos......we learn so much from you two. Ken and Nancy in Vegas

@lizsouza5273 8 лет назад

My little travel travel does not have a built in rinse out function. But I found a great little flush out connector that I use (with a dedicated rinse out only use hose) that does a great job. I also take much pride in my management of the waste tanks. Thank you for your great videos. I enjoy watching them and always learn a few things.

@davidfsikkema1416 8 лет назад

+Liz Souza Liz, if you manage your waste tanks well you should be very proud. I salute you!

@tammiepulley1396 6 лет назад

Just got my RV and needed a good review of the dump process. Thanks!

@MarkSmith-pd3nt 6 лет назад

"I'm not a germaphobe, I am simply mortally afraid of germs.." Thank you for my new sig line.. :) Thanks for another fun video. Someday I will have worked my way through all of them. LOL

@larryangel7737 8 лет назад

You rock my friend. Wish you both an incredible Thanksgiving! Looking forward to your new videos and DVD's.

@jessicagross3008 7 лет назад

this video was very informative and helpful. I was a bit nervous about dump stations, and I just took possession of my very first fifth wheel. While I won't be moving around a lot due to being a flight attendant this was one thing that was always in the back of my mind, so thank you very much for posting this video

@seredin 7 лет назад

Thank you for the info, just retired and buying a 22rr toy hauler, seriously thinking of roamingt for some years. This helps me prep and decide if it is worth tit.

@carrietakushi2485 8 лет назад

We are looking to get a T@B with a wet-bath, so I am grateful for this video! Safe Travels.

@LongLongHoneymoon 8 лет назад

+Carrie Takushi Thanks, hope it helps. Enjoy the T@B! :-)

@Cdentonphr 6 лет назад

When everything comes together for me to hit the road - I plan on using a composting toilet! At my house, I use one that I made. Giving it a go to see if it's something I can do long term. I just don't want to mess with the black tank! I really enjoy all your videos - thanks tons!

@jonhamilton2962 5 лет назад

You didn't say where you were. But it looks like the Tetons. Idaho or Wyoming?

@so_cal_mom 7 лет назад

Thank you for the super informative videos. I just bought an Airstream and I am totally inexperienced. I'm learning a lot from you.

@RVersity 6 лет назад

They don't teach you anything when you are first starting out. It is all a learning experience. :)

@Javaman92 7 лет назад

At, you have to love the process, you got another subscriber. Okay, good and enjoyable videos had something to do with it. I just bought a Hi-Lo camper and will be using it this summer for the first time. Next in my process is getting a tow vehicle. The camper is only 3200 pounds so I should not have a problem finding something that will deal with it easily.

@rig1 7 лет назад

Awesome video! Answered our noobie questions! I'm planning on renting first to see how we like it. A coworker commented that it's too much work! I thought it would make life simpler, better than having to pack the sleeping, cooking and playing gear ie fishing poles, water toys all the time!

@miguelechevarria6225 5 лет назад

Thank you much for this and all your videos. I'm getting ready to purchase my first RV and all your videos have been very helpful and encouraging.

@oneeye19799 7 лет назад

Another grate video thank you. We don't have an rv at the moment but hope to one day. Watching your videos are really helpful and are certainly going to help us in the future thank you. Regards Richard and Sarah.

@renaissancepoet 5 лет назад

Spitting out the water in front of the "Dump Station Water Unsafe To Drink" sign was frickin hilarious!!! Lol

@coaltowking 4 года назад

Using hand sanitizer after the dump station is a must. The statement, "it's better to be a little to clean, than not clean enough" is inaccurate, though. You have good bacteria that you shouldn't be trying to constantly kill.

@mikel2329 6 лет назад

Worth watching, presented very well.

@edyoung6573 6 лет назад

Perfect, full timer here and you totally nailed it!!!

@tootsla1252 5 лет назад

Great info. Our new travel trailer will be here in a week! Very excited! Thanks so much.

@gijoecam 8 лет назад

Tip regarding filtering the fresh water: I would suggest that the filtration needs depend on the source. At home, we have excellent city water that we fill with before we leave. I've found that if we use a charcoal filter when filling, the water tends to start growing algae and turns funky between trips of it sits for more than a week or two. This is likely due to the fact that charcoal filters tend to pull the bulk of the chlorine out of the water. Obviously if the fresh water source is an untreated well, the need is different.

@wonderingtimesllc7203 6 лет назад

Another great informative and pleasant video :) Thanks guys :)

@jafo840693 8 лет назад

Thanks , I feel a lot better on the flush and fill.

@iiagdtr 5 лет назад

Getting ready for a 2 night shake down trip with our new trailer. Thanks for this video, getting the separate black water tank flush hose is now on my list of things to buy.

@meanmachine19123 7 лет назад

Thanks for helping this newbee!

@johnwood551 4 года назад

“I’m not a germaphobe, I’m just mortally afraid of germs” . Still laughing. Good video with good ideas. Happy Trails

@andreadeamon6419 5 лет назад

I've been learning so much from all of these videos. Thank you

@markmathews5117 6 лет назад

Did the not having hose attached right to my rv and I was glad I had my gloves on. I was in a hurry as said... Like your videos. Thank You.

@evasuel 6 лет назад

really like your videos, will be going on the road for our first time very soon, thx

@nostalgiabynicola9158 Год назад

As soon as you said towards the end of this video something about you have to embrace and enjoy the process even if it has to deal with the yucky parts of it all you got my subscription right then and there 🤩 That is one of the most prolific statements I have ever heard in any video watching about RV life 🤗✨ super smart super intelligent

@Pilot545 5 лет назад

Gotta say, you tow have become one of my FAVE RU-vidrs!! Love your vids! Informative and humorous. You guys seem to get along really well, too. Although, I'm SURE you have your moments like everybody else. haha

@hellkatkitty 8 лет назад

love you guys, and would love more frequent videos! my hubby and i are going to buy an rv very soon and we welcome any and all input and advice from veteran rv-ers. :) we've had an rv trip once recently, and we like to over-plan, over-learn, etc. so you guys are a wealth of knowledge. anything would be great. :)

@LongLongHoneymoon 8 лет назад

+Bethany P Thanks much for your comment - more to come!

@ohioguy215 8 лет назад

Another black tank tip that a licensed water specialist friend suggested ( can't remember his professional title) was to add a couple of capfuls of Calgon Water Softener and a couple of gallons of warm water down the toilet after dumping right before you drive to your next destination. The sloshing of the solution helps clean and prevent slime buildup on the inside. Even with a tank flush, most of the non-potable water used at the dump station to rinse is extremely hard water (high in calcium, magnesium and iron) and contributes to the buildup. You can add your "bio" mix once you arrive at destination or partway there. This can be done every 3-4 dumps.

@ohioguy215 8 лет назад

PS. This can be used on your gray tank as well.

@garymechling2177 7 лет назад

for the black tank cleaning, say before winterizing, put ice cubes down the toilet, drive around, acting like little scrubbers...and then they just melt away...

@chrisb4840 6 лет назад

I have heard this tip before, been looking where to buy Calgon Water Softener. Cant find it? Is it for sale in Walmart and which department, I may have been looking in clothes detergent and bleach department. and its a liquid? or is it powder?

@guitarsrcool4922 5 лет назад

@@chrisb4840 Amazon and Wall mart both have it at there web sites.

@rosesolis1868 6 лет назад

Thank you guys and your right my first experience was easy

@slimbeaux 8 лет назад

Great video! Getting ready to go full time in about a year when we retire and you folks have been very helpful. Wrote down 8 out of the 10. You folks should get a stipend from Walex; I wrote that down too.

@julieellman2697 7 лет назад

love your videos!!! really helping with my education as newbie gathering info prior to purchase and new living!!! Please Keep making videos and having fun!!

@LongLongHoneymoon 7 лет назад

thanks Julie, glad these vids are helpful!

@budmoore8144 8 лет назад

great tips great video keep em coming

@drummergirl9481 7 лет назад

Very helpful, thanks again!

@johnmurphy5421 5 лет назад

Newbie, what a great video, thanks to you both...! LOLOHO👍🇺🇸

@yescandles 8 лет назад

as always, good, useful information!

@alanlevine3984 4 года назад

Thank you guys. Be safe.

@jamesharris7680 3 года назад

That is awesome you said keeping the black tank clean is a thing that is kind of fun to take care of.. me too

@onavianva 8 лет назад

Fantastic job fellas!

@josephleister9198 7 лет назад

Nice...thanks, lots of good info...

@goodmathguys3112 4 года назад

Super helpful video. My wife and I are looking to get into the travel trailer game and I'm terrified of the holding tank maintenance. This vid makes it seem pretty easy.

@pixelmartyr8532 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. I'm new to RV'ing.

@nealdavis350 8 лет назад

Good information! Thank you!

@nrd6386 8 лет назад

Great video guys. Never be deturd from this job as it just part of the fun of travelling.

@Milesco 6 лет назад

Yeah, dumping your tanks is just a job that you're going to have to do sewer or later.

@mrjamrol 6 лет назад

Deturd - ha!!

@dzymslizzy3641 4 года назад

My late husband and I had a boat for a few years. With a boat, the contents of the black tank need to be pumped out. You hook up the pump hose and it suctions out the black waste. There is no gray water tank; the gray water drains into the bilge and is pumped overboard automatically. To clean the black tank, the pumpout stations provide a fresh water hose (non-potable), which you run in through the bathroom (head) window, and into the toilet. This is continued until the water is running clear. Then, you add in a couple of gallons of fresh water to stay in the tank, and some blue anti-stink chemical, and you're done. A little more complex, it seems, than the RV situation... ;-) As for 'special' TP--my current sticks and bricks is on a septic system, so I already buy septic safe TP--no changes will be needed there when I get my rig... ;-)