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Old 04-26-2012, 08:37 PM   #1
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Water Totes - Black & Gray?

For those that use water totes, do you use it for both gray and black? We just bought a 35 gallon Thetford.
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Old 04-26-2012, 08:55 PM   #2
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For those that use water totes, do you use it for both gray and black? We just bought a 35 gallon Thetford.
Yes, I use it for both when staying at state parks without sewer connections for extended periods. It sure beats hooking back up to TV and going to dump station then back to campsite to set-up again.
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Yes, I use it for both when staying at state parks without sewer connections for extended periods. It sure beats hooking back up to TV and going to dump station then back to campsite to set-up again.
Not me, I'd haul the trailer to the dump station before I'd use a tote tank for black water. I can go well over a week between black tank dumps.

Wait till you get to clean the tote tank after using it for black. Moving the trailer is easier and more pleasant.

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We use our Thetford tote for all 3 tanks- We empty in the same order we dump at the station- Black first, kitchen second and shower last- This way we have 2 opportunities to flush the tote- We also add a gallon of windshield washer fluid to the tote after each use to sanitize it - Seems to work for us- JMHO- DD
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I dump as does Diesel Donnie. If I had to hook up and tow my 5'er to the dump every couple of weeks, I would just stay at my home base. As it is, I am at a state park for the next 4 months as a host. I will be using my tote as I did last year and all works well. I do add a black tank tablet to it between uses when the weather gets hot.
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I've used mine for grey only but I usually camp for 4-5 days at a time and I've never had occasion to fill the black. In fact, I often will take used dishwater and put it down the black vs. grey to conserve space int he grey tank. It also seems to help keep the black tank cleaner. Read that tip on RV.net a long time ago.
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cm11599ps-- We use it for both, just be aware that 35 gals is very heavy when draging to your tv for the trip to tne dump station. Also be aware that you may have to dig a hole for the tote due to the tt drain being very low.You can raise the tv with blocks but then you will have to add a second step to get in the tt. Just ask me I have been through it even after raising my 19H 2 inches. You might want to return the 35 gal tote ( if unused) and get a smaller one. I didn't figure thing's out until I was setting up at the cg for the first time & then I was too late. Just my $.02 Larry
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I have used mine for black a couple of times. Yep - it is smelly but it aint that bad compared to packing up everything and dragging the trailer to the dumpstation. I did about 1/2 full of black then topped with some gray, then went back and did the rest of the gray. Rinsed out with a hose and good as new.

I know folks are scared of the Black, but if you are careful and take your time you will be just fine....and if not - that is what soap is for



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I've used mine for grey only but I usually camp for 4-5 days at a time and I've never had occasion to fill the black. In fact, I often will take used dishwater and put it down the black vs. grey to conserve space int he grey tank. It also seems to help keep the black tank cleaner. Read that tip on RV.net a long time ago.
I love that idea! Also, can you transfer some from grey water tank into the black water tank?
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On a silly note, what happens if you pee in the shower? Does that grey become the black tank? lol
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If you mean by opening valves and such, I don't think so but then, I've never tried it. What we do is use a small dishpan in the sink, which in essence is the same as grey water. It just never makes it down the drain.
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This valve can be mounted on the outside and used to equalize your grey tanks if you are fortunate to have two, It is also a handy addition in case one of your valves is stuck or leaking.

Valterra twist on valve. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...tfpzPDBkRWMGGg
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This valve can be mounted on the outside and used to equalize your grey tanks if you are fortunate to have two, It is also a handy addition in case one of your valves is stuck or leaking.

Valterra twist on valve. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...tfpzPDBkRWMGGg
So Norty, if I place the twist on valve and open the 2 gray valves that would cause the 2 grey tanks to equalize? That is a very slick idea, thanks. Our 31.5 RLTS has very small grey tanks, 36 gallons if I remember correctly. This would be VERY helpful as we use the galley tank much less than the other grey tank. You just made my decision for the next mod/purchase.

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Cheap insurance and very handy. I have used mine for years. Just don't forget to remove it before leaving and make sure the handle clears the slide out.

I think you will find many uses for it.

Note: I also use it on the Blue boy, just twist it on the output tube before emptying and it gives you more control of when the grey comes out.
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We work it similar to CruzinKim. Our provincial parks all have toilets, more-often-than-not simple pits, but good 'nuf for us. We're very water conscious, do our dishes in a plastic tub that fits in the sink, and often I'll balance out dumping our dish-water into the black tank just to even things out a bit. And the extra "water sloshing around" the black tank surely helps keep things flowing...I have thought of investing in a tote but can't justify the expense yet...
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I never had one before, but a camping buddy of mine does. We now live a couple of hours apart, and although we still camp together a good bit (or at least we will once I replace my TT) I will be buying my own. With a wife and 6 kids, its pretty amazing how fast tanks fill. Ive emptied the black before, and always do it first, then do plenty of grey water, then rinse it at the dump station. Last step is to leave some chemicals in there just to be sure.

Can remember what brand he had, but it had some kind of tilting aparatous at the bottom that made it a real PITA to completely empty.
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