campearls
Brunswick, Md.
Full Member
Joined: 10/22/2006
View Profile
 Offline
|
Okay so after we are done camping for the weekend and we dump the black tank then the grey tank do we need to do anything else to the tank? I know you are supposto keep a little water in the toilet bowl but do we need to put a small amount of water in the black holding tank or anything?? Sorry to sound dumb but I wasn't sure if it would smell or anything in between camping trips. We did but th drop in thingys for smell and to break down toilet paper but from my undrstanding thse are for use while you are camping. A little help please 
Me '76  DH '74  DS '01  DS '05
2004 Thor Skamper S27 BHSL
2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L V8
Nights camped in 07'.....34
Nights camped in 08'.....22
|
robwen
NE OH
New Member
Joined: 03/01/2005
View Profile
|
i think you're supposed to fill your black rank 1/3 full and add tank treatment. but i'm a newbie too, leaving on first trip tomorrow.
'98 Sunnybrook 30DB
'86 F350 CC 4x4 6.9L
'99 F250 SC 4x4 7.3L
|
Chuck&Gail
In the Colorado Mountains
Senior Member
Joined: 06/16/2004
View Profile
|
We always add about a gallon of water to black, and gray, tanks after dumping. Keeps seals from drying out, and any "deposit" left in tank from turning to concrete. In winter we add some antifreeze.
Chuck
Wonderful Wife
Lovely German Shepherd.
1999 Mercedes ML320 TV
2003 Wanderer 187TB Toybox (3620# UVW, 4800# loaded)
Not yet camped in Hawaii, 2 Canada Provinces, & 2 Territories.
I can't be lost because I don't care where this lovely road is going
|
campearls
Brunswick, Md.
Full Member
Joined: 10/22/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
Chuck&Gail wrote:We always add about a gallon of water to black, and gray, tanks after dumping. Keeps seals from drying out, and any "deposit" left in tank from turning to concrete. In winter we add some antifreeze.
After you do this do you put anything in with the water? I dont want the camper to smell.
|
geurk
Kentucky
New Member
Joined: 07/05/2007
View Profile
|
We add about 1-2 gallons of water in both the black and gray tank. I also put in a little chemical and a drop in thing in the black tank after its been dumped. A friend of ours forgot once to put in water and chemical in their black tank and it smelled horrible the next time they used it.
Gerry and Michelle
4 kids ages 9,8,6, and 4
2008 Keystone Cougar xLite 29BHS
2003 Chevrolet Suburban Z71
2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited
2005 Sea Ray 220 Select
2008 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 250x
|
|
|
wtravlr1
Palm Harbor, Flordia, and Geneva-on-the-lake, Ohio
Senior Member
Joined: 01/28/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
i've been using RID-X for a number of years, breaks down waste, paper, and no odor. just a few oz to a tank. After i empty the black tank i put in a gallon or so of fresh water and some rid-x. you can get it at wally world. i use calgon as well to break up the minerals in the water, not sure if it really helps, but in close to seven years and two units, never a problem.
2007 Forest River Sierra 31fkd (37') dual slides
chevy suburban 2003 2500-8.1 L.4.10's
prodogy/reese dual cam
rollgard springs
Fulltiming it since 2004.
My Homepage and Rv pics press here
|
DutchmenSport
Indiana
Senior Member
Joined: 10/10/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
Add a couple gallons of water in each tank. Add a bit of Callgon. or Add a bit of dishwashing liquid. or Add a bit of laundry soap. or Add a bit of RV black tank chemicals. I've done it all. But ALWAYS add water.
DutchmenSport
2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dually Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo
Century Truck Cap Commercial /Toolboxes
Northeast Outfitters Canoe
2006 Keystone Springdale Model 263DBL
Weight 4985, Carrying Capacity 2575, Hitch 560, Length 30'
Width 8', Height 10' 6"
|
robbie69
wauconda, il usa
Senior Member
Joined: 02/22/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
i'll use my tornado if possible at the dump station, if not i'll do it at home and do the GEO thing w/o the bleach(hook up to my septic and want to keep the little critters in there alive and happy). always keep some water in there for the seals and any 'left overs' and a wand or tornado or something else to be able to rinse it out.
2004 silverado 2500HD crew cab 4x4 long bed 8.1L gas hog
2006 skyline nomad 3260 platium edition, prodigy, reese dual cam
1 very part time camping son and 3 full time camping, 4 legged fur balls
1 SU (spousal unit) who loves rv'in as much or more than me
|
DadToFourBoys
Texas
Senior Member
Joined: 04/09/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
Do a search on here for "geo method" and you will learn just about all you need to know about taking care of your black and gray tanks.
|
JTMO
Novato, CA
Senior Member
Joined: 10/26/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
Remember many 'black tank chemicals' can shut down a septic system.
4 years now, no chemicals, just the GEO method occasionally.
Cedar Creek 27LRLS 7359 dry with extensive options/7700+ loaded.
2003 Expedition 5.4 FX4 with factory Tow 3.73 Bilstein shocks. GCVWR 14500, Tow rating with no cargo 8650
Equalizer Hitch, Prodigy, Barker Electric jack. Coachnet ERS
Rallies=8
My travel albums
|
|
|
