Review & comment - instructions for dumping tanks

Before we hit the road I want to know hot spots for wifi, and dump stations either where we stay or close by, and black tank goes first. I try and rinse after grey, but sometimes not always possible. I carry extra hose just in case..

Deb and Ed M wrote:

obgraham wrote:
This fascination with having a clean poo tank always amuses me.

Me: Hook up slinky. Pull blackie. Close when done. Pull soapy. Close when done. Rinse and put away slinky. Continue trip.

Yup! Follow me to the dump station, because I'll only be there for 3 minutes. However - part of my speed is due to the shape of our black tank, which dumps cleanly every time.

It's hard to find the elusive middle ground...

A little rinse job does not make you a nut job because without a rinse, some stuff can stay behind and smell bad.

But indeed some folks are over the top.

obgraham wrote:
This fascination with having a clean poo tank always amuses me.

Me: Hook up slinky. Pull blackie. Close when done. Pull soapy. Close when done. Rinse and put away slinky. Continue trip.

Yup! Follow me to the dump station, because I'll only be there for 3 minutes. However - part of my speed is due to the shape of our black tank, which dumps cleanly every time.

LOL.. I did miss horribly

mowermech wrote:
There is one thing that, IMO, should be kept firmly in mind...
Not ALL campgrounds without sewer hookups have a dump station! Be VERY sure there is a dump station BEFORE filling your "blue tote"!
Also, keep in mind that in many (no, not all) campgrounds that have vault or pit toilets it may be illegal to dump your blue tote in the toilet!
What should one do if the tote is full, and there is no place to dump it? I don't know; one just might have to load it up and haul it to the nearest town to find a place to empty it! There may be a charge of $3 to $5 or more to use the dump station.

Hmm, I hadn't thought about that at all! I'll add a comment to that effect.

Francesca Knowles wrote:

2oldman wrote:

ependydad wrote:
I've re-read what I wrote a time or two and have a horribly time of finding those kinds of typos.

Well, I'm pretty good at it if you need some help!

.....;)

LOL :o - that's what I get for re-writing that sentence 2 or 3 times before it came out wrong. :S

There is one thing that, IMO, should be kept firmly in mind...
Not ALL campgrounds without sewer hookups have a dump station! Be VERY sure there is a dump station BEFORE filling your "blue tote"!
Also, keep in mind that in many (no, not all) campgrounds that have vault or pit toilets it may be illegal to dump your blue tote in the toilet!
What should one do if the tote is full, and there is no place to dump it? I don't know; one just might have to load it up and haul it to the nearest town to find a place to empty it! There may be a charge of $3 to $5 or more to use the dump station.

2oldman wrote:

ependydad wrote:
I've re-read what I wrote a time or two and have a horribly time of finding those kinds of typos.

Well, I'm pretty good at it if you need some help!

.....;)

ependydad wrote:

2oldman wrote:
Looks good! Just a few minor grammar errors....

"Many handles on totes will hook onto a ball hitch and can be pulled behind of your vehicle as an excruciatingly slow speed.".

at an...

" in leiu of a 3" stinky slinky"

in lieu

"At that point, you're likely only going to be able to dump you tanks and not actually flush them"

dump your tanks....

Thanks! I can honestly say, I've re-read what I wrote a time or two and have a horribly time of finding those kinds of typos.

Yes, you really do as you should have typed, "..and have a HORRIBLE time..."

ependydad wrote:
I've re-read what I wrote a time or two and have a horribly time of finding those kinds of typos.

Well, I'm pretty good at it if you need some help!