flathead92
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Alot of new trailers have a flush system installed, then it don't matter.
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mikem1945
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I have found the best tie downs are the type that screw in the ground and then use straps that can be pulled tight, such as straps you use to hold down when carrying things in your pickup.
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therink
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Make sure after emptying black tank, always add about 5 gallons water to the tank before traveling home or using. This will keep the bottom of the tank wet, which keeps the odors down when in storage between trips. The tank will also then be ready for use on the next trip. I always keep about the tank about a third full. I don't dump until it is full.
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HappyKayakers
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Oasisbob wrote:The reason for flushing grey tank last is the soapy water will help rinse the poop residue out of the hose as it goes.
I certainly agree with everyone about dumping the black tank only when it's mostly full. However, I'm going to suggest dumping the gray tank first. That way you get to check all your sewer connections and the integrity of the sewer hose. (How close did that guy with the weed whacker really get?). If there's a problem, you're only spreading gray water instead of black. It's a good practice to flush the black tank at least once after dumping and that will take care of rinsing out the sewer hose.
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lj2654
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Thanks Everyone!! That was QUICK response. Another ?. What type of Awning Tie downs do I need to purchase?
I use tie straps with the coated "s" hooks and metal screw-in dog posts
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therink
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lj2654 wrote:Thanks Everyone!! That was QUICK response. Another ?. What type of Awning Tie downs do I need to purchase?
I use tie straps with the coated "s" hooks and metal screw-in dog posts
X2 ratchet straps attached to each end of the roller staked into the ground when it is windy to stabilize the awning.
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old guy
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personally I wouldn't use the awning tie downs, if you leave for a hike per se, the wind may come up and rip the awning right off the side of the TT. if you are at the TT and the wind comes up, just roll up the awning and safe yourself some grief and money for that matter.
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robsouth
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If it is windy enough to need "tie downs", it is windy enough to roll up the awning. I have seen an awning ripped from the side of the camper because the roller ends were tied down.
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Mont G&J
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old guy wrote:personally I wouldn't use the awning tie downs, if you leave for a hike per se, the wind may come up and rip the awning right off the side of the TT. if you are at the TT and the wind comes up, just roll up the awning and safe yourself some grief and money for that matter.
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ExRocketScientist
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The deflappers work better than the tie downs.
If you want to test the hose/connections with grey water, just let a little bit out. Then dump the black, followed by the remaining grey.
Some hoses rinse out better than others. The ones that act like a slinky don't rinse out as well as the high dollar ones that act like the bendable straws with the accordian section in them for bending (see hoses like the Camco Rhino-Flex or the Valterra Viper).
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