Guys, I have a friend that believes if he EVER takes a short trip and only has the option to dump vs. dump/rinse/dump/rinse, etc. that he is going to damage his camper for life.....and/or something else bad is going to happen.Am I the only one that doesn't feel this is an issue. I almost ALWAYS get a full hookup and perform a good tank cleaning before I leave; however, on a really short trip...if all they have is w/e available, I just dump on my way out. I'll usually leave the tank a little "wet"....then use a bag of ice on my next trip and/or be sure to do a really thorough clean.What is your opinions on this?

We always put 3-5 gal of water back into the tank to slosh around on the way home whether we had a FHU or just a quick dump on the way out. We may or may not add chemicals at that time (if we remember...)We've all heard it many time here... Water is your friend!Craig

I use The Geo Method.After I dump, I put a few gallons of water in the black tank. So far, it has not destroyed our 96 Southwind. :)

cmoecmoe wrote:We always put 3-5 gal of water back into the tank to slosh around on the way home whether we had a FHU or just a quick dump on the way out. We may or may not add chemicals at that time (if we remember...)We've all heard it many time here... Water is your friend!CraigX2, Steve

the only thing that might stop working are the sensors. generally they don't work after a short time anyway.my thought is you never have to fully clean your black water tank. let it fill up and dump.

The guy could be OCD and if so, you'll never convince him.

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2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 07, 2014
wa8yxm wrote:
Let me put it this way.. Some folks have "Poop-a-phobia".. Some do not.
Some so bad they cannot use their own toilet.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
wa8yxm wrote:

...just be understanding and do your own thing with your own camper.

No patience and understanding from me if they are tying up the dump station while I wait!
Carb_Cleaner
Explorer
Aug 08, 2014
What about short trips when you might not get to a dump station for a couple weeks, or longer? It hasn't scared me yet. Am I doing it wrong? LOL
BigSur2
Explorer
Aug 08, 2014
All great points. My thoughts exactly.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Aug 08, 2014
I have never flushed a black tank and never will, There is no benefit attained and IMO is a waste of time and water.
Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Aug 08, 2014
I would leave my bud be. Kinda like my neighbor that said he got a pull camper cus the stealer said he could not pull a fifth wheel with his short bed. I said "I will be darn" and walked off.
John_S_
Explorer II
Aug 08, 2014
Just dump and go. Put a bit of dawn dish soap in the bowl as we travel and it us clean. Then flush when I get home or the first time I need too. I can not understand why so many people worry over this. Chemicals rarely do anything. It us a holding tank not a septic system.

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