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Old 03-17-2016, 10:31 PM   #21
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After flushing out I put another chem packet in with about 3-4 gals of water.
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Old 03-18-2016, 05:36 AM   #22
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I use liquid fabric softener all the time, I also found it works good to clean paint brushes.
Thanks for the tip!
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Old 03-21-2016, 01:28 PM   #23
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If at a full-hookup site, I take the time to dump the tank, fill it up with water from the shower, dump it again, and then fill it about 1/4 way full and drop a Walex TOI-91799 Porta-Pak Holding Tank Deodorizer tablet (from Amazon) into it. That way the water and tablet swoosh around while driving and clean the tank.

If using a dump station, I will just dump it and then fill it with a few gallons of potable water and add the deodorizer tablet.

Seems to be keeping my tank nice and clean and smelling fresh so far...
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Old 03-21-2016, 01:40 PM   #24
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We put approx. 2 gals water and a scope of happy camper in black & grey tanks.
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Old 03-21-2016, 02:11 PM   #25
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I'm a newb and am surprised by the fabric softener technique. The way fabric softener gunks up my washing machine at home I'd feel skeptical.
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Old 03-21-2016, 03:33 PM   #26
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I add a small amount of Lemon Scented Pine Sol (generic versions work well too) to the geo method on a regular basis in both the black and gray tanks.

Heard from more than one "seasoned" camper that the Pine Sol also helps to lubricate the valve mechanisms as well as keeping odors under control. Can't say if there is any truth to that but so far so good.

I also use a Camco sprayer wand connected to my power washer feeding a bleach/water solution into the black tank a couple times a year to clean the walls of the tank really well and sanitize the entire tank.

Overkill? Maybe, but a clean smelling camper goes a long way to keeping the DW happy!

Now, I just gotta find a way to concoct a setup where the bathroom exhaust fan automatically shut off when the flush pedal is pushed!
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Old 03-21-2016, 06:22 PM   #27
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After draining and flushing (if I'm not holding up the dump station line), we ad 2 to 3 gallons of dawn dish soapy water to slosh around on trip home. Then I drain and flush thoroughly at home in my septic tank. I like to close the drain valve while flushing black tank, this fills that black tank as full as I want then drain until clear. Then add chemical tab with required water before next outing.
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Old 03-22-2016, 04:35 PM   #28
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We always dump the black. Then dump 2 5 gallon buckets in the tank to flush out. Then put about 3 gallons in there to leave it with chemicals until the next trip. Never stinks. Be sure to flush out a step that most skip. Then I dump my grey tanks
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Old 03-22-2016, 09:02 PM   #29
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I saw a mod somewhere where someone modified his toilet flush system to pump water from the grey water tank to use for flushing, instead of using fresh water. While this would be a great way to conserve water especially when boondocking, it also makes me wonder if adding the soapy water to the black tank would have any benefit.
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I bought one of those hoses with a spinner on the end at WalMart. Works great. Especially if the sensor is not reading properly after dumping. Just hook up the hose and stick it down the toilet and it seems to clean most of whatever is still left behind. I do not back flush any more with this tool.

I leave my black tank valve shut until the tank is full before dumping even when I have full hookups. Leaving the tank empty just encourages dry areas that will not come clean as time passes.

Plenty of water is also part of my regimen when flushing. No chemicals at all.

I do not see how anyone can have odor problems with a good seal.
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Old 03-23-2016, 09:17 AM   #31
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I'm a newb and am surprised by the fabric softener technique. The way fabric softener gunks up my washing machine at home I'd feel skeptical.
I agree! I don't use it anymore cuz it turns rock hard if left sitting very long.
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Old 03-23-2016, 10:08 AM   #32
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I never considered it gunking up, but I also hit my black tank w/ the tank flush when I empty.
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We have used both Happy Camper and Rid-X for RV, and we have to say both worked well. At the same time, the toilet paper we used also helped with keeping the black tank cleaner. We're heading out tomorrow for another camping trip, and will try to add water softening powder to all tanks and see if it helps keeping 'things' from sticking--when draining as well.

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I use the GEO method. I'm debating throwing some Happy Camper into the mix b/c I've read great things about it.
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We have used both Happy Camper and Rid-X for RV, and we have to say both worked well. At the same time, the toilet paper we used also helped with keeping the black tank cleaner. We're heading out tomorrow for another camping trip, and will try to add water softening powder to all tanks and see if it helps keeping 'things' from sticking--when draining as well.
Don't use that White Rain or whatever its called garbage - it doesn't dissolve easily. The Calgon does, however. FYI.
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Can't find Calgon powder anymore nowadays. I ended up getting the Arm & Hammer's Rain Drops softening powder from Amazon. Giving it a try this weekend.

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Don't use that White Rain or whatever its called garbage - it doesn't dissolve easily. The Calgon does, however. FYI.
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As a seasonal camper, my trailer is connected to sewerage all the time, I always keep the black tank closed until it gets about 3/4 full, then I dump, shut the valve, pour about 4 oz of the blue Thetford stuff down the toilet, then add about 2-3 gallons of water.
My grey valve is left open all season. I may rethink that and only dump grey after dumping black tank, or when full. This would give the PCV drain to the septic tank a good flush. My new trailer adds black tank flush to the mix, so I'll be using that as well to help keep the tank clean.
I like the idea of water softener in tank. I too have a virgin tank and would like to get it right from the start.
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Can't find Calgon powder anymore nowadays. I ended up getting the Arm & Hammer's Rain Drops softening powder from Amazon. Giving it a try this weekend.
I had to get mine through eBay. Did a bulk 12 box buy !
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I just put 2 cups of Calgon "Lavender & Honey Ultra Moisturizing Bath Beads" in my kitchen tank. The box says it softens the water so I hope it's the same as what you all are talking about. Smells good anyway.
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Liquid softener, a couple dishwasher pills, and lots of water.
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What do you put in the black tank once you have dumped it?
More black stuff and lots of water.
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