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09-08-2016, 04:40 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37KT
State: California
Posts: 69
THOR #3681
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2 sets of tanks / Sewer Solution vs Macerator
My next mod is to start with community feedback so I am starting it in this forum. I have two issues that need to be thought about before I make this mod.
First off, I am really thinking of installing a macerator or the sewer solution which is a water macerator. Cost looks great for the sewer solution but want to get feedback of others whom have used it.
Second part - I have a two sets of dump tanks, black/grey in front and rear (Hurricane 35C). I currently use a Y adapter but always get back flow when dumping . It's very hard to finish with grey and get both hoses clean.
I am thinking that if I use the 3/4'' hose of either solution, then I can add a second plug in the sewer cap and not have any 'Y' adapter.
So any help would help.
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Garrett
Southern California
2018 Thor Challenger 37KT
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09-08-2016, 01:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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I'm just going to throw this out there. After having macerators on my larger boats for many years I was thrilled when I discovered that 5th wheels and MH's don't generally come equipped with them. They tend to get plugged and/or wear out and leave you with full black tanks when you really need to dump.
I am not a big fan of the power washer which are built into most black tanks either. I use a Flush King on the end of my sewer boom. I can back flush each tank separate as many times as I want. Never odor problems and never anything to fail.
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pulling a 24' enclosed (Mini Cooper/Harley/Kayak)
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09-08-2016, 01:39 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.2
State: Oregon
Posts: 28
THOR #4145
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Sewer Solution all the way
I switched to Sewer Solution many months ago, and I am very pleased with it. I grew to hate the 3" hoses which is why I switched. Now, as a side benefit, I can leave the gray tank dump valve open throughout my stay, because I no longer need gray tank water to flush my hose after dumping the black tank, and as a result, I don't worry about the gray tank backing up into the shower! Dumping the black tank goes quickly although I never timed that chore before or after installing Sewer Solution, so I cannot say that it is faster. It certainly cleans out the hose to the park's sewer line, because by design it uses clean water running at approximately 50 psi. Further, I have a clear section of "pipe" connected to the common dump valve outlet, and I can see that the contents of the black tank broken up thoroughly as it passes through the Sewer Solution.
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09-08-2016, 01:43 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Originally Posted by Scintor
I can leave the gray tank dump valve open throughout my stay, because I no longer need gray tank water to flush my hose after dumping the black tank
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I have a tornado on my black tank. Thus I leave the grey tank valve open all the time when on FHU sites. The tornado allows for flushing both the tank out and the hose.
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09-08-2016, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37KT
State: Texas
Posts: 235
THOR #1183
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Sewer Solutions has been great for us. 50,000 plus miles, 200 plus campgrounds/1,000 plus nights on two motor homes and not ONE failure. Combined with Happy Camper I can dump black tank without water pressure if necessary. Using water pressure it will dump uphill a foot or more. All original parts still in use. Want longer dump hose - use 1" PVC pipe- no glue needed for slip joint connections - for long runs or 3/4 inch garden hose (50 foot 3/4" about $20 at Harbor Freight.)
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09-08-2016, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scintor
I switched to Sewer Solution many months ago, and I am very pleased with it. I grew to hate the 3" hoses which is why I switched. Now, as a side benefit, I can leave the gray tank dump valve open throughout my stay, because I no longer need gray tank water to flush my hose after dumping the black tank, and as a result, I don't worry about the gray tank backing up into the shower! Dumping the black tank goes quickly although I never timed that chore before or after installing Sewer Solution, so I cannot say that it is faster. It certainly cleans out the hose to the park's sewer line, because by design it uses clean water running at approximately 50 psi. Further, I have a clear section of "pipe" connected to the common dump valve outlet, and I can see that the contents of the black tank broken up thoroughly as it passes through the Sewer Solution.
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Excuse a dumb question, but is the clear pipe a 3inch on the grey/black output?
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09-27-2016, 04:53 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 7
THOR #1489
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I have a Miramar 34.1 with two black and 2 gray tanks also. I have been fighting this sewer problem since I boutht mine over 2 years ago and spent a bunch of $$$ on different solutions.
I was trying to come up with some way to connect the two sets of tanks permentaly but we have a problem getting over the reared housing.
I would be interested in any suggestions.
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09-27-2016, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37TB
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 412
THOR #4486
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I know that the new Fleetwood MH's with bath and a half uses either a macerator toilet or a waste pump in the rear bath which sends all black waste to a single black tank. Could be a mod for a Thor bath and half coach if there is a good path to get from rear bath to mid bath black tank.
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Tom and Lisa
Pennsylvania
2015 Challenger 37TB
2015 Ford Taurus toad
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