Longest time before emptying black tank?
I'm posting here as I figure most full timers or boondockers have 5th wheels. I have a 21' Toyhauler with 58 gal holding tanks and keep it on my 5 acre lot as I develop and build. I have a water s...
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I feel certain the OP has checked his zoning and land management sources about this, so this shouldn't be an issue with this discussion.
About the subject, how long in the tank? If you have the ability to dump the tank freely, then why not? If you freely have water, then add a few more gallons of water every time you are ready to leave, and then dump it. Pour some Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, some Tide Laundry soap, or any laundry, dishwashing product down the toilet, add another gallon or 2 of water to the tank so the bottom of the tank remains wet (and soapy) and leave.
Leaving "contents" in the black tank will not hurt the tank in any way. The problem you will experience once the "contents" ripen up over time, is ... every time you push the pedal on the toilet, you're going to get a fantastic whiff of a smell of "you know what." (Been there, done that, it's not pleasant). The odor can permeate the entire camper in just a flash when you push that pedal! Not pleasant at all. Keep the tank clean, and good smelling, and you won't ever have that problem.
About the subject, how long in the tank? If you have the ability to dump the tank freely, then why not? If you freely have water, then add a few more gallons of water every time you are ready to leave, and then dump it. Pour some Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, some Tide Laundry soap, or any laundry, dishwashing product down the toilet, add another gallon or 2 of water to the tank so the bottom of the tank remains wet (and soapy) and leave.
Leaving "contents" in the black tank will not hurt the tank in any way. The problem you will experience once the "contents" ripen up over time, is ... every time you push the pedal on the toilet, you're going to get a fantastic whiff of a smell of "you know what." (Been there, done that, it's not pleasant). The odor can permeate the entire camper in just a flash when you push that pedal! Not pleasant at all. Keep the tank clean, and good smelling, and you won't ever have that problem.
