2 sets of tanks / Sewer Solution vs Macerator

[gauthig]

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.

[Joe-FL]

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.

[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.

[JamieGeek]

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

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.

[ctpres]

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.)

[Mo_Mike]

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.

Excuse a dumb question, but is the clear pipe a 3inch on the grey/black output?

[Miramar2014]

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.

[schreinertms]

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.