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Colt
Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383 |
Topic: 180 black tank issues Posted: 19 May 2021 at 9:55am |
I have a friend that swears by a cup of borax powder and a cup of Dawn. But, don't drain before 2/3 full and a little sloshing on the road helps a bunch. I've had no trouble using drop-in digester/deodorizer pods and not dumping too soon.
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John
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067 |
Posted: 19 May 2021 at 3:52pm |
We have had 2 different pods since 2011. In both, every time we dump our tanks, we add a capful of Calgon to the tank and about 2-3 gallons of water as well as the chemical enzyme treatment. I think the Calgon creates a slippery lining to the tank. I use a backflush 45 degree fitting that helps. We have never had any issues with the tank not emptying out. Vann
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Tars Tarkas
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446 |
Posted: 19 May 2021 at 6:33pm |
Well, I'm okay with that, of course. I have other preferences and different experiences than yours. And as far as filling the (black) tank really fast, it's nearly impossible to fill the black or grey tank before you have to fill your potable tank (while boondocking) and, yeah, there are fine points to this, but all of the tanks have finite limits and a certain level of planning is needed to deal with that. I've always had to dump my grey tank long before the black tank needed dumping, and have been able to dump both tanks a the same time. As for the gross factor of emptying tanks, the personal preference thing absolutely kicks in here. I'd be more grossed out by collecting used toilet paper. TT
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 19 May 2021 at 10:21pm |
+1
I prefer emptying the tank to collecting used toilet paper. I stick with my recommendation of using plenty of water with #2 to prevent the "pyramid of poo."
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 20 May 2021 at 6:40am |
Looks like we all agree! Poo is icky.
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587 |
Posted: 20 May 2021 at 8:24am |
Some times people fill their FW tank while boondocking, but have no place to dump the dirty water.
As for the ick factor, we each have our preferences. Personally, I've changed enough diapers in my life and unplugged stopped up plumbing that discretely folding a soiled piece of TP and putting it into a little plastic bag that gets sealed up with the zip lock is no big deal for me. Others can't stand to even discuss the subject without feeling nauseous. I threw that idea out there for those who can handle it. For those who can't deal with it, don't worry, be happy, and continue to do what you do. I was not trying to suggest it was for everyone.
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Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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Cali82
Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 01 Jun 2021 at 1:22am |
Wow!! I must admit I’ve been off dealing with other things like buying a vehicle I can tow with and figuring how to reach the top of my slide (5’3”) to be able to access and empty the tanks.... I’m wedged at an unfortunate angle along the fence at my parent’s property with not a lot of space to reposition...
Anyway, thank you ALL for your replies... I sincerely appreciate it!! |
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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 01 Jun 2021 at 4:19am |
Since you are 'driveway camping', when you get the urge to...'number two'....head on off to Burger King, Ikea, Home Depot, or Walmart (or whatever)....then make your 'deposit', do some eating or shopping if needed, and then return to your pod on da hill.
Infusing the local economy with money AND making a 'deposit' at the same time....makes sense when you think about it....eh? |
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Shane
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 09 Sep 2018 Location: Northern IL. Online Status: Offline Posts: 98 |
Posted: 29 Aug 2021 at 3:22pm |
I have been using a powder chemical called Happy Camper in my 180 and have not had any problems with my black tank. I also use the Commando black tank cleaner three times a year.
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