Tips for the RV Holding Tank

With all the enjoyable aspects of RVing comes the less pleasurable chores such as holding tank maintenance. Here are a few tips to make this chore a little more bearable:

• Use the heavy duty sewer hoses. They don’t cost much more and they hold up better.
• Have a 10′ & 20′ hose on hand. Depending on your distance to the dump site, you should have the right length of hose.
• Do not pull or drag the sewer hose on the ground. This will cause it to tear or get pin holes in it.
• Use a sewer hose support to get a hood angle from the RV to the dump site so the tank will drain properly.
• Never dump black water until the tank is at least 2/3 full so the weight and volume will force the contents to drain properly.
• Do not leave your black water valve open and expect the toilet to work like your toilet at home.
• Dump your black water first, then your gray water to help flush your sewer hose out.
• Treat your tanks with enzyme-based chemicals not formaldehyde-based to assist in controlling odors and to break down solids.
• Use only quick dissolve toilet paper to avoid tank sensors getting blocked and your tank backing up.
• If your trailer is equipped with a black tank flush system, attaching a water hose and flushing the tank as you empty it is a very good way to keep your black water tank clean.

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