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11-01-2020, 10:49 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 4
THOR #20690
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Nightmare
Taking my first ever road trip. Ever since my buddy told me about the time he was draining/ flushing black tank and he had his wife go open toilet flap I’ve been sweating dealing with this.
If you would how about some “do this but never do this”list on this chore. Maybe it’s one of those things you need to learn on your own.
Benefit of your thinking appreciated
Oh yea- my buddy Butch says his wife Martha has never been the same since opening that flap
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11-01-2020, 11:01 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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Sure: Always make sure all four pins on the RV end of the sewer outlet are engaged in the slots on the sewer hose (e.g. that the hose is fully mated againste the outlet and not off to the side) before pulling either valve (yeah from experience LOL)
No need to fret, however, its simply a neccessary, if unpleasant, chore that comes along with the territory. I've had very few, if any, "RV Movie" type moments in 20 years of RV'ing (if you haven't you might not want to watch Robin Williams RV Movie LOL).
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11-01-2020, 11:14 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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RULE ONE:
Maintain your sense of humor.
RULE TWO:
Always refer to Rule 1 when things go sideways...
Enjoy the journey!
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11-01-2020, 11:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2020 Magnitude SV34
State: Florida
Posts: 4,148
THOR #12751
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Nightmare
So why was he opening the toilet drain? If you don’t have a built-in black tank flush system, you can just let the bowl fill with water before opening the toilet drain a few times and there should be minimal smell.
If you want to make your black tank experience better, do the following:
- Use a full bowl of water for #1 and two full bowls for #2 to make sure there is no “damming” and everything gets pushed to the bottom of the tank.
- After draining the tank, close the balance and use a black tank flush system to fill the tank with water 1/2 - 3/4 full or use several bowls full of water. Then open the drain to flush out remaining waste.
- Use black tank treatment after emptying and flushing the tank each time.
- When breaking camp and after draining / flushing the black tank, add Dawn dish soap and Calgon water softener with a few bowl fulls of water. This will slosh around while driving and help keep the tank cleaner, the walls slick to minimize debris from sticking to the walls and keep odor down.
Using the above steps we have never had a black tank issue or any smell from the black tank.
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11-02-2020, 12:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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youtube is your friend.
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11-02-2020, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,711
THOR #11781
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It's not rocket science. Put the hose on and put it in the drain, pull the lever.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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11-02-2020, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Judge
So why was he opening the toilet drain? If you don’t have a built-in black tank flush system, you can just let the bowl fill with water before opening the toilet drain a few times and there should be minimal smell.
If you want to make your black tank experience better, do the following:
- Use a full bowl of water for #1 and two full bowls for #2 to make sure there is no “damming” and everything gets pushed to the bottom of the tank.
- After draining the tank, close the balance and use a black tank flush system to fill the tank with water 1/2 - 3/4 full or use several bowls full of water. Then open the drain to flush out remaining waste.
- Use black tank treatment after emptying and flushing the tank each time.
- When breaking camp and after draining / flushing the black tank, add Dawn dish soap and Calgon water softener with a few bowl fulls of water. This will slosh around while driving and help keep the tank cleaner, the walls slick to minimize debris from sticking to the walls and keep odor down.
Using the above steps we have never had a black tank issue or any smell from the black tank.
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Excellent advice
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11-02-2020, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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Over the last 50 years watching newbies dump the first time has been quite interesting and often somewhat entertaining
The most common mistake has been not securing the discharge end and spewing sewage all over
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11-02-2020, 12:46 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Since the topic has been brought up...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-02-2020, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Fourwinds 24F
State: North Carolina
Posts: 775
THOR #9511
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Nothing like scaring the beejeezus out of the guy...he will never use his holding tanks now.
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11-02-2020, 03:36 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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What's the worst that could happen?
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-02-2020, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Your friend obviously had the black tank COMPLETELY full when his poor wife stepped in the pedal.
First thing to remember/realize is NEVER rely on the sensors, they are notorious for being so inaccurate that they are typically useless. You can spend time, $$ on miracle products & lots of effort trying to keep them working then the tank fills again & they'll quit.
Your toilet will have a distinctive "burp/gurgle" when you flush it that will be an indication it's "time".
The bath grey tank will back up into the shower when full, usually in the middle of the wife's shower.
The kitchen tank, if separate, should be good til you dump the others & often smells as bad or worse than the black.
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11-02-2020, 04:16 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-02-2020, 04:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguir
The most common mistake has been not securing the discharge end and spewing sewage all over
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But not entertaining if it's the site adjacent to your picnic table and grill.
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
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11-02-2020, 04:40 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Popfla
But not entertaining if it's the site adjacent to your picnic table and grill.
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https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1604335222
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-02-2020, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 948
THOR #3916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguir
Over the last 50 years watching newbies dump the first time has been quite interesting and often somewhat entertaining
The most common mistake has been not securing the discharge end and spewing sewage all over
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THAT only took ONCE!!...... and done with a 175 gal combined black/gray tank..... : facepalm:
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current coach
An SOB Shack called Foretravel...This will Do.
former coach
Thor Infinity
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11-02-2020, 07:18 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Surf's up!
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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11-07-2020, 07:26 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Synergy 24MB
State: Arizona
Posts: 29
THOR #5093
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Tank clean out
I connected the sewer hose to the RV and pulled the black tank lever out not realizing that the washer was not on the hose! Closed the lever immediately of course and got a washer from another hose.
Now I check to make sure the washer is on the hose and I pull the grey tank lever to let just a little out to make sure I have a good connection.
Lesson learned.
How did we lose a washer? Probably when cleaning it out at the end of the process. Now I check every time and have extra washers just in case.
Kathy
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Marana, AZ
2020 Thor Synergy 24 MB
2014 Corolla
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11-07-2020, 07:31 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 30.1
State: Nebraska
Posts: 78
THOR #3161
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
It's not rocket science. Put the hose on and put it in the drain, pull the lever.
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After hooking up the hose, if possible, run a bit of gray water thru hose to make sure everything is securely attached. Easier to deal with a gray water accident than a black water one.
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11-07-2020, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: New Hampshire
Posts: 156
THOR #14097
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THATS not funny...
Our first emptying experience was at a truck stop. They have a flap on the sewer connection in the ground. My hubby let it go after pulling the hose and I got a splash bath....ugh....yes we're still married and still camping. Learned a lot after that.
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