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09-05-2016, 03:17 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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Macerator vs flex hose
OK, time to pick all you experienced RV brains here. Got a 2016 VEGAS. With the dump connections so low, would it be better to look at a macerator instead of a std flex hose?
Does anyone have experience with both?
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09-05-2016, 04:01 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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We don't have a macerator but haven't had any issues in the three seasons with our Axis. The rotating sewer outlet does help a lot.
Even in the 10 years we had the 5th wheel with the sewer outlets a good 18-24" off the ground we still found places where the sewer would run uphill and had to deal with it...didn't really matter the height of the camper's outlet, was more the height of the drain in the ground. In fact there are a few campgrounds where the sewer pipe extends a good 6-8" above the ground....
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09-05-2016, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
OK, time to pick all you experienced RV brains here. Got a 2016 VEGAS. With the dump connections so low, would it be better to look at a macerator instead of a std flex hose?
Does anyone have experience with both?
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We agree with Jamie...we have never bought a macerator, but are considering getting a Sewer Solution, simply to have that water force right there at the connecting point.
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2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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09-05-2016, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Once my hoses wear out I'll most likely get the Sewer Solution also.
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Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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09-05-2016, 09:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.2
State: Ontario
Posts: 9
THOR #4320
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
OK, time to pick all you experienced RV brains here. Got a 2016 VEGAS. With the dump connections so low, would it be better to look at a macerator instead of a std flex hose?
Does anyone have experience with both?
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We have the macerator system,it works well,but I am considering an adaption to allow using either standard or macerator.
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09-05-2016, 09:28 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 Leo
We have the macerator system,it works well,but I am considering an adaption to allow using either standard or macerator.
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Can I ask why you want to use the flex also?
How has the macerator system worked for you?
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09-05-2016, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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To help out with the low clearance under the dump valves I bought a 45 degree connector to attach directly to the rotating sewer outlet once it is rotated down. Using it helped keep the "stinky slinky" higher off the ground as it left the RV. I am going to get a 90 degree connector, if it clears the side of the RV it should give a couple more inches above the ground as the flex hose starts out of the RV.
With that little higher start for the flex hose line from RV to the sewer connection/dump site and a second refill and rinse with the Tornado seems to be doing a good job of rinsing the Black tank and the lines out. For now a cheaper fix than a macerator.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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09-05-2016, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 22E
State: Washington
Posts: 304
THOR #4719
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I have used the Sewer Solution for many years and love it. Camping world has them on sale with free shipping right now. I also carry a regular hose and fittings just in case.
Ken
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09-05-2016, 09:37 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 DocMike
To help out with the low clearance under the dump valves I bought a 45 degree connector to attach directly to the rotating sewer outlet once it is rotated down. Using it helped keep the "stinky slinky" higher off the ground as it left the RV. I am going to get a 90 degree connector, if it clears the side of the RV it should give a couple more inches above the ground as the flex hose starts out of the RV.
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I always use a clear 90 on our Axis: Never turn the outlet straight down; just at a slight angle and let the 90 do the rest of the work.
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09-05-2016, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Nexus Viper 27V
State: Georgia
Posts: 1,666
THOR #2142
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Jamie, good to know it will fit. Little working room in there and - with age - it's an ackward position one must get into.
I also need a quick disconnect for the water line to the Tornado. I have the supplied extension water hookup for the Tornado mounted in above the black and gray water valves with the anti-suckback valve right there...just annoying trying to twist and tighten the second water line hose (NOT the drinking waterhose) in that space.
Doc
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2019 Nexus Viper 27V, E-450, 5 speed "Ms. Enterprise", Infotainment Center, HUD, , Safe-T-Plus, Curt SpareTire Mount, ext. WiFi Antenna, Roadmaster Tow Sys& Invisibrake.
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09-05-2016, 09:53 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.2
State: Ontario
Posts: 9
THOR #4320
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
Can I ask why you want to use the flex also?
How has the macerator system worked for you?
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The macerator allows you to pump out at home, it is simpler to use when traveling, but when you sit for months the standard system allows you to leave the gray water open, and you get a better flush when dumping a black water full tank.
Kitchen, shower,hand sink would fill a tank quickly, requiring dumping often with the macerator, that is why I would like the option .
And if the macerator failed, you have a build in option
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