Using RV portable tote tanks
I've been looking for a solution to grey water tank filling up quickly and just found out about the Camco Rhino and similar tote tanks (thanks to this forum!). These seem like the perfect solution... ...
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I have a 32 gallon Barker and use it all the time. Our local county park has no sewer at the campsites, so I tow the tote five minutes to the dump station. Yes, I have used it for both grey and black water. Black first, then hose wash with grey.
I have the same situation as far as height. The tote's top inlet is a bit higher then the RV's tank outlet. I do use a regular slinky hose but you need one with two female ends just for this purpose.
You can do what you suggest. Back the tote up to the outlet port as close as possible and rest the hose on the tote. After the tank is drained you can close the valve. Lower the hose until it touches the ground before you disconnect it from the RV. It doesn't overflow because the hose will be long enough. Then lift the end up and the gray water will drain into the tote.
What I found really works is this:
My tank outlet pipe is in the rear of the travel trailer.
I raise the front stabilizer jacks and then drop the tongue with the jack (retract) as low as it will go.
The TT pivots on the axles and raises the rear end up. It gets the tank outlet almost level with the tote.
Perhaps this will work for you to depending where your tank outlet is located. Can you raise or lower the outlet port at all with your RV leveling method?
I have the same situation as far as height. The tote's top inlet is a bit higher then the RV's tank outlet. I do use a regular slinky hose but you need one with two female ends just for this purpose.
You can do what you suggest. Back the tote up to the outlet port as close as possible and rest the hose on the tote. After the tank is drained you can close the valve. Lower the hose until it touches the ground before you disconnect it from the RV. It doesn't overflow because the hose will be long enough. Then lift the end up and the gray water will drain into the tote.
What I found really works is this:
My tank outlet pipe is in the rear of the travel trailer.
I raise the front stabilizer jacks and then drop the tongue with the jack (retract) as low as it will go.
The TT pivots on the axles and raises the rear end up. It gets the tank outlet almost level with the tote.
Perhaps this will work for you to depending where your tank outlet is located. Can you raise or lower the outlet port at all with your RV leveling method?
