Long term camping
I’m camping long term, will probably be here several months. I find I am dumping my tanks about every 2-3 Days. Is it okay to just leave my black and grey valves open so they constantly dump or shoul...
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ktmrfs wrote:
IMHO NO for BLACK AND GREY!. Why, with the tanks open there is NO p trap between the sewage system and the trailer. so.... no there is a open path between the sewage and smell.
Seen this happen a few times when someone had the grey open and they and other complained about sewer smell. It was most noticeable of course around one trailer. First question. is your grey dump valve open? Yes.... well close it and yup smell went away.
Of course, I do not know anything about any RV that I have never owned, but every one I have ever owned (including our current Southwind) had a P trap under the kitchen sink, the bathroom sink, and the shower, and a water seal in the toilet. Camp trailer, Travel trailer, fifth wheel, Class C, truck camper, and three Class A's; all had P traps!
When parked long term, we always left the black tank valve closed until nearly full, and the grey tank valve open. We use a dish pan for washing dishes, and dump the dish water down the toilet. Extra water in the black tank is a good thing, it seems. No odor problems, even when full timing and parking in one place for up to 6 months.
