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04-02-2021, 02:33 PM #1
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First Time Black Tank Use
At the end of the month we pick up our 2500rl and after 3 days on the road we will be bringing it home.
Question is what do I do to the Black Tank for its VERY first use?
Keeping in mind I"ll be dumping it at the end of the 3rd day due to we won't be taking the rig out for another 14 days.
After that we will be taking 4 day trips once every month until August when we will be camping for 3 weeks straight in Colorado.
I'm a Newbie to all this type of camping. Appreciate any help you can give.
Thanks
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04-02-2021, 02:42 PM #2
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nothing special...just ensure there is an adequate amount of water in there before you begin using it....I typically like to put 5 gallons or so in the tank. I also use one of the Porta-Pak dissolving deodorizers as it helps break down the solid and TP. My unit came with a bottle of Thetford Bio holding tank treatment when I picked it up. So yours may as well. If so, that will get you thru your first 3-day trip.
Before you dump it, I would add a bunch of water until it is at least 2/3 full and leave that in the tank while you drive to the dump station. it will help agitate things and aid in breaking up any larger chunks for easier removal. Always dump your black tank first and shut the valve before you dump your grey tank(s). The grey tank water will somewhat rinse out the plumbing and sewer hose so it is less of a mess to deal with...Jeff and Debbie
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04-02-2021, 03:05 PM #3
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Excellent thank you.
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04-02-2021, 02:43 PM #4
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04-02-2021, 03:20 PM #5
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https://kleentank.com/the-geo-method/ this is what a lot of us do. No chemicals and it will keep yours sensors clean.
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06-07-2021, 01:23 PM #9
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If you look at the very end of the article they give the instructions. This what we use only I put a full cup in the black tank and we use the liquid Calgon.
Here’s how to make your own:
Purchase or find a clean, one-gallon (128-ounce) bottle
Pour in 40 ounces of Pine-Sol (generic or alternative pine-based cleaners can also be used)
Pour in 4 ounces of Calgon (we like the bath beads)
SLOWLY pour in water to fill the one-gallon bottle (it will foam like crazy and take time to fill completely)
Gently shake
For most holding tanks (both black AND gray; 30-50 gallons in capacity), pour in four ounces (1/2 cup) EVERY time you empty your holding tanks. A one-gallon bottle of this solution will give you about 50 tank treatments, all for a cost of roughly ten dollars
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06-07-2021, 02:02 PM #10
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Thanks, didn't the article say something about using Dawn dish soap? It didn't give measurements on that?
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