Getting waste to flow up into a waste tote.
I'm not very good at parking yet so I bought a 42 gallon waste tote so I don't have to move my camper when my black tank is full. My black tank holds 32 gallons so I figured the 42 gallon tote would b...
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No one mentioned that a full 42 gal tote will weigh over 300 lbs. You may not be able to pull it over to your vehicle to tow it to the dumpsite. Especially if its an up hill over rough dirt.
Second thought, If the tote is full and you need to do the hose lift routine, you are going to end up with a problem. A hose full of poo, or grey water that refuses to run uphill. Seems like good reason to only fill part way and make more than one trip.
Third thought, We have been without full hook ups many times, and found that a walk to the camp facility (if there is one) during the day is not only good exercise but will allow you to go a lot longer without the need to use that tote. It's all about water conservation.
Second thought, If the tote is full and you need to do the hose lift routine, you are going to end up with a problem. A hose full of poo, or grey water that refuses to run uphill. Seems like good reason to only fill part way and make more than one trip.
Third thought, We have been without full hook ups many times, and found that a walk to the camp facility (if there is one) during the day is not only good exercise but will allow you to go a lot longer without the need to use that tote. It's all about water conservation.
