Dumping

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When using a dedicated hose for rinsing out the hose, you take your white water hose off the city water and hook the dedicated hose to city water.  I know at a dump station there is a hose to do this, but I am talking about when you are dumping with full hookups.

I, again, have been studying the RVHYDRO Flush. Keep reading that it makes it easier to "see" what you have accomplished, I take it you also use your dedicated hose to hook up to the clear 45 degree angle . I just have not seen one work, so having trouble "seeing" how it works.

And one more thing, at this time Reading about how to use ice cubes to "scrub" the black water tank.  DO YOU DUMP THESE DOWN YOUR TOILET TO GET THEM INTO YOUR BLACK HOLDING TANK?

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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Topic: Dumping Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 4:54pm
	More questions on dumping When using a dedicated hose for rinsing out the hose, you take your white water hose off the city water and hook the dedicated hose to city water. I know at a dump station there is a hose to do this, but I am talking about when you are dumping with full hookups. I, again, have been studying the RVHYDRO Flush. Keep reading that it makes it easier to "see" what you have accomplished, I take it you also use your dedicated hose to hook up to the clear 45 degree angle . I just have not seen one work, so having trouble "seeing" how it works. And one more thing, at this time Reading about how to use ice cubes to "scrub" the black water tank. DO YOU DUMP THESE DOWN YOUR TOILET TO GET THEM INTO YOUR BLACK HOLDING TANK?
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

Tamms Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 3:33pm
	We did our first dump ever today (no pun intended). We "locked" the hose onto the r-pod sewer water outlet, put the other end with the elbow attached into the giant concrete "hole" at the park, and pulled out the handle on the tank. Hubs held on to the hose at the "hole" end but it wasn't necessary. Closed the outlet off again, detached hose at the r-pod end and lifted it up over his head to allow gravity to get the most possible water out of it into the "hole." We detached and moved to the grey water outlet and repeated. We then used the provided hose at the station to clean out hose with one end still in the "hole" and also the surrounding area. Hubs then put the hose back in the carrier that is mounted on the r-pod. I would be able to do it alone now.
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 9:06am
	Another question. Are the sewer hose supports helpful?
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 8:25am
	Yes, have had motorhomes for some years, the husband got to where he could not and did not want to fool with them and doing the sewer was up there on things he did not want to fool with. well, that is ok because I was not doing them, so did not really learn to do so. The Pod is a learning curve for me, doing is pretty different from seeing! So far I have parked near a bathroom (only been out twice in it) and dumped once, but was using the "water closet" for a storage closet so it was only a bit of kitchen sink grey water. The time is coming for its use. I know I don't need the elbow for the camper end, but realized we don't have what might be a more efficent way to dump by having one for the ground end. He was more proficient at handing the above and uses the tapered end that has the hose screwed into it. BUT often has to put a foot on it to be sure it is firmly seatedin the ground and stays that way I DON"T need to have 3 more hands to do all this when learning. Also, I think I will hook up to the sewer when I get there, keep an eye on the tank level and dump when lights indicate there is a need. I do remember to do the black water first, then flush with the grey water. At this point I am drawing a blank on the flusing with a hose. I know if you are parked at a dump station there is an overhead hose for that purpose, but how it is done when you are still parked at your site. I will keep my eye on this forum AND also try Google, lots of unsual answers there. I have to look in Camping World to find out the name of the other device and what , how it is used before I get an elbow. Will post about it later. Thanks
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TerryM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950	Posted: 14 Aug 2010 at 7:58am
	I don't think you would need an elbow at the camper end. One at the other end is a good idea. So you have been camping quite a few times if you have had a motorhome. Here are a few things to refresh your memory if you need them. 1. Wear disposable gloves and don't touch things with them after emptying the tanks. 2. Have a dedicated hose to rinse out the sewer hose. 3. Empty the black tank first. The gray tank help clean out the hose after the black tank. 4. Have a sealed container for the sewer hose...or use the hose container that is provided. 5. NEVER trust the fresh water connection to be clean! Spray it with bleach water first. Terry
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 13 Aug 2010 at 6:49pm
	I have only done a little grey water dumping. We don't have the "elbow" fitting for our drain hose. Just the tapered fitting that fits into the sewer. My question. Would it be easier to use if I have the "elbow" fitting? If so, what brand might be recommended. I want the most efficent way and ease for this job. The husband has always used the other in the motorhomes, but I am not that adapt at the chore. I note Camping World has a clear elbow that you attach clean water to to flush out line and tank. Any good? Or do I need something entirely different. Escape Pod
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