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lovemy5thwheel's avatar
Jun 12, 2017

Black water tank additives QUESTION

Question: If probiotics are good in the holding tank and some of the RV stuff has them in them, can we just add our over the counter probiotics that we take to our holding tank? If so how much would you add. I was thinking of Dawn, Water Softner and Probiotics. I would think that it would be healthier and cheaper than buying black tank additives

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  • X2 on the Geo Method for routine maintenance. Happy Campers Holding Tank Treatment for more serious problems. Using lots of water is the key.
  • healthier and cheaper???????? IS SOMEBODY drinking out of your black tank?
    bumpy
  • I never add anything but a fair amount of water. Nothing will be in my tanks for very long anyway. It is not like your septic system at home where enzymes are needed to break down the solids. If it makes you feel better, drop a five dollar bill in there every so often.
    ....and I got that bit of advise from this site! ;)
  • We have used this combination in our Black tank for years. A mix of Calgon bath soap and Tide clothes detergent about a cup of each. When we had our T/T.That kept the gunk off the sensors and kept the tank clean. We now use a product called "Happy Camper" in our 5'er, Its a very good product, and doesn't harm the enviroment. Good Luck and Happy Camping !!! .