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afrescopXx
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014

Odorlos and Rid-X RV

Recently I purchased Rid-X RV. The main reason is that Rid-X has had a stellar reputation for treating septic tanks. I bought a bottle from WM. Our main black tank has a 51 gallon capacity. Rid-X instructions say to use 3 oz. per 40 gallon tank capacity, therefore I added slightly over 4 oz to the tank. Granted it has been close to or at 100 degrees up here in north Texas this past week. I added the Rid-X RV to the tank on Wednesday at the last change. Yesterday when we came back to the RV after a night away and after a flush I got a horrendous stench emanating from the black tank. Mind you, we have been RV owners for five years and, while not full timers, have spent almost two years away using the previous RV and this one year old MH. Needless to say I am finished with Rid-X RV.
I have read some positive things concerning Odorlos. Do any of you use or have used this product, and if so, what have been the results.
I have used a couple other products prior to the Rid-X RV with great results but always looking for black tank Utopia.
You need not bother responding about the Geo method as I am familiar with that procedure.
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  • J-Rooster's avatar
    J-Rooster
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    RV Digest is what you want to use in your holding tanks it cleans your holding tank sensors while it's eating up your solid matter inside your tanks. It's also safe for the environment when it's time to dump your tanks.
  • lanerd's avatar
    lanerd
    Explorer II
    Jul 26, 2014
    What makes you think you need ANY chemical in your black tank? If you follow the correct procedures in dumping and rinsing your tanks and all seals/gaskets/vents are in good operating condition, you should not be experiencing any odors at all.

    Do you have an in-tank rinser? Most rv's today come factory equipped with one. If you don't have one, purchase and install one. Using plenty of water every time you flush the toilet will also insure you have lots of water in the tank that will enhance the flow to allow all solids to drain properly.

    I also use the water in my gray tank to help in this process too. I installed a 3rd drain gate at the bottom of the "Y" where my gray/black drains are connected. Once I drain the black, I close the 3rd gate and open the gray gate to allow half the soapy water in the gray to flow into the black. Once that is done, I close the gray gate and open the 3rd gate again to drain the black tank once more. You'd be surprised at the amount of stuff that was left in the tank after the first dump.

    You don't need chemicals...they only provide $$ revenue for the mfg.

    Ron
  • JayGee's avatar
    JayGee
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    He is talking about this RV Rid X


    I really like the Odorless product. It might take a treatment or two to get the tank odor free but Odorless does keep it that way for us.

    Odorless
  • Sully2's avatar
    Sully2
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    afrescop wrote:
    Read what I wrote: RID-X FOR RVs! New product not septic tank Rid-X. Google it and read the description.


    It dont matter if it says RID-X for BIPLANES. Fill the tank totally....then drain it....do it again.....do it again....LOOK into the tank and see if you can see ANYTHING. If ya can..do it again.

    WATER is all you need
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    afrescop wrote:
    Read what I wrote: RID-X FOR RVs! New product not septic tank Rid-X. Google it and read the description.


    obviously reading comprehension is not some folks strong suit. but in fairness, you did not include RV in most of the citations.
    the Amazon reviews seem positive.
    bumpy
  • afrescopXx's avatar
    afrescopXx
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    Read what I wrote: RID-X FOR RVs! New product not septic tank Rid-X. Google it and read the description.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jul 26, 2014
    Read the label....RidX is for septic tanks...that is..tanks where poop sits for awhile and the bacteria action of RidX can go to work. Your black tank if for TEMPORARY storage of poop before the tank get flushed out.

    IMHO, clean your black tank completely using the Geo method or whatever you prefer, then flush well. Use ample water when flushing and ample water when dumping and you won't need all the extra junk in an attempt to make it smell good. In over 50 years of camping, I've used nothing but water in my black tanks and never had any smell....not to say my )(*& don't stink....:B....just sayin....Dennis
  • vic46's avatar
    vic46
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    The products you referenced are for a SEPTIC tank. Your RV has a holding tank. Flush well when dumping and don't skimp on water use. Have a look at the GEO method. Use it all the time and never any odor issues, even over several weeks. The key is liberal water use.

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