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.

Help with convincing a bud | Good Sam Community

Fizz
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
Never have a dry tank
Before going to the dump station I fill a 5 gallon pail with water and half a cup of laundry soap. After dumping I pour in the water and drive away, quick and easy.

Note.
If you have a long 3" pipe on your drain all you do with a gallon or two is fill the pipe with nothing in the tank.
edbehnke
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
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.
ReneeG
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
The guy could be OCD and if so, you'll never convince him.
edbehnke
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
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.
therink
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
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!

Craig

X2, Steve
gbopp
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
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
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
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

Forum Discussion

Help with convincing a bud

About RV Tips & Tricks

Related Content

I'm still convinced these people are crazy.

I've finally convinced my wife

Convinced On Buying a '15 F350...

Arctic Fox 990 is my choice - but convince me otherwise!

Help me convince "FHU only" friends to try electric only CG