Can I put black water in a blue tote?

[32Pinnical]

That's what I use, after the first trip same experience. Have a Master's from the School of Hard Knocks!

[CAG]

Originally Posted by Midnightmoon

A quick funny and somewhat embarrassing story for you. I also have a 42 gal Barker tote. Earlier this year, I was attempting to pull it to the dump. As I started down a hill, I looked to my left to see my tote passing me to the left and starting to gain speed down the hill.

To anyone watching, I must have looked absolutely ridiculous running after my tank of poo........


A bungee strap to hold it to the hitch is now used every time I pull it anywhere.

A HazMat call out had it gotten away and exploded after hitting some rock or berm.

[DrSmart]

I ended up with two Rhino 21's and the Flojet. The 21's will slide in on either side of the fiver hitch and are easier to manage than 1 42 gallon. Cost was a lot less too.

[garywilson]

I'm just hoping that by 'blue tote' you are referring to a sewer tote and not one of the blue plastic containers with a lid used for storage. They spill too easily.

Ewwwww!

[LuckyDuck]

Originally Posted by Midnightmoon

A quick funny and somewhat embarrassing story for you. I also have a 42 gal Barker tote. Earlier this year, I was attempting to pull it to the dump. As I started down a hill, I looked to my left to see my tote passing me to the left and starting to gain speed down the hill.

To anyone watching, I must have looked absolutely ridiculous running after my tank of poo........


A bungee strap to hold it to the hitch is now used every time I pull it anywhere.

LOL. I suppose it was better than rolling away from you and not seeing it in time to catch it! So “stuff” really does flow downhill as they say

[Square Dance Camper]

Originally Posted by garywilson

I'm just hoping that by 'blue tote' you are referring to a sewer tote and not one of the blue plastic containers with a lid used for storage. They spill too easily.

Ewwwww!

LOL! Yup, wheeled tote, towed to the dump with the hook over the ball. My parents never had one, somebody gave me one when we found out we couldn't use campground bathrooms due to Covid.

[RAurand]

Originally Posted by Bob Pope

My black tank is 30 gallons so I bought a 42 gallon 4 pneumatic tired Blue Tote which I can attach to my bumper hitch and tow anywhere! No lifting, carry 10' & 4' hoses to dump station along with a couple of 4x4 wood blocks which come in handy! I installed a visual fill bubble gauge on the vent cap to prevent overfilling. All works great.

Do you have a photo of that visual fill bubble gauge on the vent cap to prevent overfilling.

[norty1]

A tip: When filling the portable tank, don't lean over and look into the vent hose fitting!

Don't ask!

[32Pinnical]

I'll bet several others have witnessed the 'Black Geyser' too:-).

[HawkRanger]

Portable tanks can haul black water. Just rinse well at the dump station. Please check the wheels and valve and tow at recommended speeds! It is no fun for park workers to clean up a spill on park roads, or other campers to unknowingly ride through a spill on a bike. I don't haul black water in my large tank, but I take a smaller one for black water if I think I will need it on a trip.

[Midnightmoon]

Originally Posted by LuckyDuck

LOL. I suppose it was better than rolling away from you and not seeing it in time to catch it! So “stuff” really does flow downhill as they say

Yes, yes it does.....lol

[RobLO]

A little tangent.
Does anyone know of a smallish takedown/easy stow-able, receiver hitch platform to lash a tote to.
I have a standard size carrier, one that is not easily stow-able. I would not like to tow my tote on the rough campground road I use.
Thanks