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high desert rver

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Posted: 03/30/12 07:04am

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Should you use any kind of treatment for smell and treatment in tanks. Their are so many on the market. What works best

pianotuna

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Posted: 03/30/12 07:20am

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Hi,

Dump often, rinse often. Use lots of water. I don't use chemicals in mine.

* This post was edited 03/30/12 09:38am by pianotuna *

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Posted: 03/30/12 08:06am

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beachball42 wrote:

I do use the treatment. Don't recall the brand, just got it at Walmart. I've never had a problem with odor. I start off by putting a few ounces of the treatment and some water into the tank. At the end of the trip, I dump, rinse and then add then put in the treatment and some water and were ready for use again.

skipnchar

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Posted: 03/30/12 09:26am

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I"ve probably used everything that's on the market and really don't notice ANY difference from one to the other. I buy whatever is lowest price. If your waste water system is working correctly using plenty of water alone will prevent odor problems but adding chemical helps breakdown solids faster.

Probably the MOST important thing that will prevent odors in your tanks is to NOT dump too often. If you dump when black tank is LESS than about 2/3 full you risk leaving solids behind which will cause odors and eventually clogs. For the SAME reason, never leave the tank completely empty. There will ALWAYS be some remaining solids left after dumping and flushing your tank and if left dry these will turn to stone and be nearly impossible to EVER remove. Result can be odors and eventually clogs.

Good luck / Skip

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Posted: 03/30/12 07:32am

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First off, are you currently having issues with odors? Or are wanting to be prepared?

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Edward Jones-Dome

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Posted: 03/30/12 10:31am

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I recommend one of these- http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/cyclone-sewer-vent/31992. You can get one at Walmart and takes about 20 minutes to install. It really cut down on the amount of chemical we use.

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