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KDHfan
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Joined: 30 May 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
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Topic: Black tank dumping Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 9:36pm |
First... I would suggest a new Rhino sewer hose.. the one that came with our 182G isn't the best. The black tank doesn't fill very quick (we normally use the campground bathrooms except at night)... but the grey tank filled very quickly... contrary to what our RV dealer told us, the garage sink dumps into the grey tank too. We dump the tanks just before we leave... black tank first until it stops running... If we're only 1/3 full or less, we attach a water hose to the hook-up beside the entry door to clean out the toilet (make sure you leave the black tank OPEN with dump lines hooked up). Then we disconnect and move the line over to dump the grey tanks. I'm a newbie at this too... but i don't think it would be wise to leave "stuff" in the black tank for an extended period.
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Mark, Beth, Nolan & Madeline
2012 182G... "NoMad"
TV - 2012 Nissan Armada
SB/WDB
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dsmiths
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Joined: 10 Oct 2011
Location: Southern Ind
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 8:23pm |
I am with podsible, one of our favorite spots close to home has a dump station about 3 miles from the camp, this kind of jostles the junk around in the trunk, hook up dump hose, open black water first and when its done gurgling and is done close black water valve and open the grey, this will help rinse the hose out. then rinse the hose out with fresh water if avalable. trust me you dont want that stuff laying in the black tank for a week or so in this heat. yuck.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4
lift kit
prodigy wireless brake controller
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Hightstown, NJ
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 8:08pm |
We dump on the way out...no sense worrying bout what might be emitted from tha tank! It also lightens the load for the trip home... Eight pounds a gallon adds up quick!
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit'
'13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8
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Cmtpod
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Posted: 25 Jul 2012 at 7:34pm |
Ok oh wise ones, newby with a question. 1st trip planned in the pod this weekend, first camping trip with indoor plumbing, this 182g is one heck of a step forward from my 15 yr old pop-up. Anyway, when do you dump the tanks, ie do you always dump them prior to leaving a campground? I see people saying wait until the black tank is 2/3 or 3/4 full, but i doubt we'll fill it up that much in a weekend. On the other hand I'm not sure I want that crap (pun intended) sitting around for a few weeks until the next trip. Thanks in advance for all the great advice!
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