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08-15-2018, 10:13 AM
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Boondocking: How/where do you dump?
I was going through the boondocking photo thread. I love the scenery, as well as the peace and quiet. I want to be able to do some boondocking as we travel (retiring next year!) and I was thinking through the logistics. I will pick up a 100w panel and a 2000w Honda/Yamaha. I already installed the Micro-Air - I figured a lower A/C inrush current had to help with power surges in the electrical system.
We find that we get about 5-6 days before the gray water tanks need to be emptied and at some point the black water gets really bad. Even if you put a bunch of "blue stuff" down the toilet.
Where do you typically dump? Find a campground? Truck stop?
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08-15-2018, 10:18 AM
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I think most campgrounds will let you dump, though there may be a few. A lot of Flying J truckstops have RV lanes for fuel and many include dumpstations.
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08-15-2018, 10:20 AM
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Black tank "should" allow about 10-14 days unless it is extremely hot with 2 people.
Campground, Truck stop or even some municipalities allow dumping at their waste water plants. Even a few states still have dumps at rest.areas. Here's a list..
https://www.rvdumps.com/dump-stations-by-state/
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08-15-2018, 11:26 AM
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Love's truck stop all through 10 bucks seems like a lot!In Arizona some state parks have dumps and some do not!
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08-15-2018, 12:38 PM
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On our way back from our camp... we use google maps and search for "RV Dump"
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08-15-2018, 02:02 PM
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I use a Flying J dump location as mentioned above. Also, I have a portable waste tote that I use to dump our grey water at home when needed.
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08-15-2018, 05:10 PM
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I carry extra hose and a pump.... in the middle of the night before I leave get ready to go, hook my TT to my TV, I hook my septic hose up from my RV to the next nearest RV (any one will do, TT, class A, C etc), open both valves and pump my black tank into theirs, close the valves and take off out of there very fast...
lol
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08-15-2018, 07:29 PM
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Thanks for the link, Grumpy!
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08-15-2018, 07:41 PM
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In Michigan if you have the Annual Passport you can dump free at any State Park that may be along your route.
Also, I've found that boondocking in the National Forests in Michigan (lower & upper) there is usually a dump station in the general area (behind party store, local gas station, county park, etc.).
The National Forest CG that I'm presently camping at has a dump station..., but no electricity.
Bob
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08-16-2018, 07:08 AM
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The state parks we stay at has dump stations, if they dont you can use dump stations at other state parks in that same state. Cabelas has one not sure if Bass Pro shop has one. waste treatment plants may have one as they do in our town
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08-16-2018, 09:10 AM
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I purchased a FloJet macerator and use a 100' 3/4" garden hose to dump my tanks at home. I had previously used a hacked together "sewer solution", but I found I was using too much water. The FloJet was pricey, but worth it IMO to not have to depend on someone else to be able to empty my tanks.
I have used the other methods mentioned as well, and there is a local CG near my home that will usually let me dump for free. Problem there is that their hours are limited, and they're usually full, so there's often no open space for me to use. If I'm on a particular route, I know of a rest stop that still has a dump facility if I need it. Of course, there's also Love's and Flying J in a pinch.
With the macerator, I don't think I get a really good tank dump, so I'm not confident my tank gets really "clean". I have a tank flush, and the FloJet has a backflush feature, but bottom line is that you need some "whoosh" to really get all the "stuff" out, and the macerator doesn't really allow for that. That's okay though because we often stay at sites with full hookups and I can get a really good flush on those trips.
I think I'm going to try "Happy Campers" tank treatment and see how that does. I've never had any luck with the regular tank chems since my rig often sits for weeks in 100+ degree heat. I'm hoping that will help to keep the "stuff" broken down.
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08-16-2018, 09:55 AM
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One member posted site RVdumps.com,list state by state.Then select a city out west Giant stations have dumps.In Arizona not as many as we would like! Thanks
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08-16-2018, 10:05 AM
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bdreinv: in AZ you put it into a tote and pull it with a Lawn Tractor to a farmers field..........and spread. Free fertilizer for the farmer. No different than cow ****!
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08-16-2018, 10:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ALJO
bdreinv: in AZ you put it into a tote and pull it with a Lawn Tractor to a farmers field..........and spread. Free fertilizer for the farmer. No different than cow ****!
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LOL!! I wasn't going to say anything, but I use my gray water to water the plants around my house.
I'm surrounded by cattle ranches, the smell is horrific depending on what fields they're grazing and which way the wind blows. No way I'm adding to that stink...
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08-16-2018, 10:14 AM
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Teach those farmers there's another way...........injecting with a cultivator. Keeps the neighborhood happy. In many European countries this is Law. By spreading rain water can move the soil in ditches and to rivers etc.
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08-16-2018, 12:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle
IThe National Forest CG that I'm presently camping at has a dump station..., but no electricity.
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I found a couple of good links, one for Hiawatha and one for Manistee:
https://www.forestcamping.com/dow/eastern/hia.htm
https://www.forestcamping.com/dow/eastern/man.htm
According to that list, there are no campgrounds with dump stations in the Manistee National Forest (lower peninsula).
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08-25-2018, 06:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockaw
I carry extra hose and a pump.... in the middle of the night before I leave get ready to go, hook my TT to my TV, I hook my septic hose up from my RV to the next nearest RV (any one will do, TT, class A, C etc), open both valves and pump my black tank into theirs, close the valves and take off out of there very fast...
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I needed a good laugh. Thanks.
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08-25-2018, 07:09 PM
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Cousin Eddy Says:
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08-26-2018, 01:59 PM
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Most places just call a septic company or portapot company. They will come to you and pump minimum charge
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08-26-2018, 10:06 PM
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Grey water
I saw a great system to evaporate 6 gals of grey water per day. Go to https://youtu.be/z6paRGfgYp0
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