We had our maiden voyage in our new Torque toy hauler, we couldn't have asked for a better time. I did have a few questions that some of your might know the answer to.1. Our Torque has 2 bathrooms, full bath up front and 1/2 bath in garage. Out side there are 2 drain stations, both have grey and black pull handles. Drained both black tanks fine, drained the front grey fine, but when I attached the rear drain and drained the grey, it poured out of the front drain station. Is this normal, is this the way it is suppose to be? 2. Storage. We will be storing the TH for about 30 days before we head out again (work pulled me away), what is the best way to store the TH? keep a little water in the black tanks, and grey tanks, and total drain the fresh water?Thanks for any help you have on this.

No real need to keep any water in any of the tanks.If temps are going to be below freezing, then maybe pour some RV antifreeze in all the sink and shower drains, and some in the toilet.

I like to keep some water in the black tank so any stuff that's sitting on the bottom doesn't set up solid.

I always store my trailer with full fresh water tank and a few gallons in the black with treatment. Grey tank is left empty.

I would guess there is a plumbing FUBAR. The second grey tank appears to be plumbed to the first grey tank drain gate valve. Not likely to be a problem. The second tank drain could be rerouted to the second drain gate valve.

Thanks All.I was wondering if that was a FUBAR or if it was meant to be that way. I can understand if I was parked in one place for an extended period, that having both front and rear grey tanks drain continually would be a good thing (don't have to move the hose as much), but having the multiple handles (grey and black) in both front and rear threw me off when I drained the tanks.

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deltabravo
Nomad
Mar 30, 2015
No real need to keep any water in any of the tanks.
If temps are going to be below freezing, then maybe pour some RV antifreeze in all the sink and shower drains, and some in the toilet.
ScottG
Nomad
Mar 30, 2015
I like to keep some water in the black tank so any stuff that's sitting on the bottom doesn't set up solid.
nayther
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
I always store my trailer with full fresh water tank and a few gallons in the black with treatment. Grey tank is left empty.
vic46
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
I would guess there is a plumbing FUBAR. The second grey tank appears to be plumbed to the first grey tank drain gate valve. Not likely to be a problem. The second tank drain could be rerouted to the second drain gate valve.
Ray-EOD
Explorer
Mar 30, 2015
Thanks All.
I was wondering if that was a FUBAR or if it was meant to be that way. I can understand if I was parked in one place for an extended period, that having both front and rear grey tanks drain continually would be a good thing (don't have to move the hose as much), but having the multiple handles (grey and black) in both front and rear threw me off when I drained the tanks.
vic46
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
Ray-EOD wrote:
Thanks All.
I was wondering if that was a FUBAR or if it was meant to be that way. I can understand if I was parked in one place for an extended period, that having both front and rear grey tanks drain continually would be a good thing (don't have to move the hose as much), but having the multiple handles (grey and black) in both front and rear threw me off when I drained the tanks.

Your don't want anything continuously draining. Likely to lead to build up in either the black or gray tanks. Do a drain periodically, when the black tank is close to full. Drain the black then do a primary flush by draining the gray tank. Further flushing is optional but, highly recommended.
Ray-EOD
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
Thanks Vic
Macman83
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
I believe certain Voltage models are plumbed the same way as well. I have 2 gray water tanks with 2 separate handles that both drain into the same outlet. Those with the half bath in the back have a separate black water hookup just for the back bath.
steiny93
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
Ray-EOD wrote:
We had our maiden voyage in our new Torque toy hauler, we couldn't have asked for a better time. I did have a few questions that some of your might know the answer to.
1. Our Torque has 2 bathrooms, full bath up front and 1/2 bath in garage. Out side there are 2 drain stations, both have grey and black pull handles. Drained both black tanks fine, drained the front grey fine, but when I attached the rear drain and drained the grey, it poured out of the front drain station. Is this normal, is this the way it is suppose to be?
2. Storage. We will be storing the TH for about 30 days before we head out again (work pulled me away), what is the best way to store the TH? keep a little water in the black tanks, and grey tanks, and total drain the fresh water?
Thanks for any help you have on this.

regarding the fresh
if planning for 30 days I'd dump the fresh and start again with new water; leaving it sit for that long you can get an odd smell that will annoy you. Oh and don't forget about the water heater.
Y-Guy
Moderator
Mar 31, 2015
When I live our rig for a longer period, like a month I train the fresh & grey as well as the water heater. I do leave 3-4 gallons of treated water in the black tanks. If it's freezing out then I leave the antifreeze in both the grey & black tanks.

Leaving your grey tanks open can be bad; as your dealing with sewer gasses. When I setup my dump hose I do try to create a bit of a U or dip in the line. I really hate having to monitor the grey tank with 5 people taking showers, washing and prepping meals. Some places I do leave it closed.

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