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11-13-2012, 10:04 AM
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Emptying Black Tank
I'm trying to figure something out and was hoping you guys might have some ideas.
I want to use my black (and grey) water tank when I am not hooked up to sewer. Around me, everyone empties into their sewer clean out pipe on their property once they get home. The problem is that my clean out pipe is in the front of my house and I can't pull my HTT into the driveway. Its too steep and it scrapes. So the HTT goes on the side yard. I would estimate it's about 40ft from where the black tank is when the HTT is parked to where the clean out pipe is.
There are no dump stations at the campground we frequent where we don't have sewer, nor do we pass any on the way home.
Any suggestions? Do I just string lots of hoses together?
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11-13-2012, 10:12 AM
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I might look into a hard PVC pipe running from TT to cleanout. You might support it every 10 ft or so.
10 feet of 3-4" PVC with unions shouldn't be more than $50. Just a thought.
The hard PVC should be easier to create a drop than running flex pipe. Probably cheaper too.
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11-13-2012, 11:17 AM
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I have a 12 volt waste pump. it grinds up the waste and pumps it to a sewer opening about 60' away.. just make sure you use the large diameter garden hose.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...pump-kit/26125
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11-13-2012, 12:00 PM
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You may want to do some research on maceration systems for emptying your tanks. There are variety out there that are affordable.
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11-13-2012, 12:08 PM
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Your 17A has a fairly small set of waste tanks if I remember correctly. So why not purchase a small portable waste tank and just transfer it manual to the tank and then roll it over to your cleanout port, and then transfer it again to the sewer.
Here is an exaple picture of a few different sizes and styles of tanks.
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11-13-2012, 12:52 PM
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I think the portable tanks is the cheapest way to go. As far as the gray water, you may be able to dump that right in your yard. It's great for growing grass.
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11-13-2012, 12:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
Your 17A has a fairly small set of waste tanks if I remember correctly. So why not purchase a small portable waste tank and just transfer it manual to the tank and then roll it over to your cleanout port, and then transfer it again to the sewer.
Here is an exaple picture of a few different sizes and styles of tanks.
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Sorry, I assumed this wasn't acceptable to OP.
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11-13-2012, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Seann45
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X2 on the FloJet macerator pump, I have the same problem as the OP and I use the FloJet to pump about 75' to a sewer clean out when needed. Problem solved.
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11-13-2012, 04:27 PM
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What is the "OP"?
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11-13-2012, 04:34 PM
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I think OP = Orignal Post(er)
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11-13-2012, 04:37 PM
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I use a Barker Tote Along. Very handy to have at home to dump tanks, and longer stays at CG where there is a dump station but not full hookups. I have a 2 wheel 25 gal that I got off Craigs List for $50.
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11-14-2012, 08:34 AM
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm slightly torn though, as the portable waste tank would the cheaper solution and one I could use at campsites that have a dump station, the macarater seems like it would be easier when dumping into our clean out pipe. I'll have to look into both a little more and think about what kinds of camping we plan on doing in the future.
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11-14-2012, 06:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clubhouse
I think OP = Orignal Post(er)
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TY
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11-15-2012, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grunge Grown Up
Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm slightly torn though, as the portable waste tank would the cheaper solution and one I could use at campsites that have a dump station, the macarater seems like it would be easier when dumping into our clean out pipe. I'll have to look into both a little more and think about what kinds of camping we plan on doing in the future.
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You can find a very expensive tote (both Blue and Grey available here in CA) on Craigs List or similar site, that could be a good start. Then you would know if you do in fact need a macarater pump...and if you do then get it and you'll have both. One for home and one for taking camping.
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11-15-2012, 03:59 PM
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You mean in-expensive? LOL
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11-15-2012, 04:04 PM
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Quote:
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I think OP = Orignal Post(er)
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It does.
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11-15-2012, 05:58 PM
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Quote:
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You mean in-expensive? LOL
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Yep, that does make a lot more sense. Thanks
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11-16-2012, 11:34 AM
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I saw on the Camping World website today there's a sale on the FloJet RV Waste Pump Kit. I don't have any personal experience with mascerator pumps, but from reading this thread, there's at least a couple other people who use them with good results. . . .
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11-16-2012, 02:32 PM
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Cheapest price I found was at http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...rtable-kit.htm
Considerably less than Camping World. Works great....
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11-17-2012, 04:32 PM
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My friend has one from Camping World and it works great.
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