portable RV waste tanks

Have had the Barker 42 gal four wheel tote for about 6 years and I'm completely satisfied with it. I did change the wheels to pneumatic to quiet it down, but other than that it's a good unit for me. One trip and done. The biggest drawback to any that I've seen is the top fill port which puts the tote above hose level. True, water does seeks it's own level but near the end of filling the tote you have to lift the hose to get it all in. Not much you can do, as you wouldn't want the tote fill on the bottom. Always nice to have a site which allows the tote to be lower than the trailer.

DutchmenSport wrote:
I have had a 32 gallon Barkers for over 10 years now. I replaced the wheels once. It's been a good tote.

My in-laws got the Thetford with the hose that wraps over the top of the tote. You use this hose to drain your camper, then you use it to drain your tote. It is VERY messy. I hated using it. The attached single hose for filling and dumping is a mess waiting to happen. DO NOT get one like this.

My Barker has a slide valve for dumping. It has a fill hole on the top. I use the same hose to drain my trailer to the top of the tote. I then attach it to the tote slide and put the other end of the hose in the dump station. Release the valve. No mess at all. Leave the hose attached, and spray water inside the tote to flush it through the top hole.

Take this much advise, do not get the ones (whatever brand you select) that use the same hose for filling and dumping, unless you just absolutely love having your shoes covered with poo! There's no way to cut off the flow, and if the hose is lowered before you are ready, you have a mess on the ground.

Another thing, you want a tote that is bigger than your biggest holding tank. If you get a tote that is bigger than your holding tank, you will never ever run the risk of overfilling the tote and spilling on the ground and making a mess. If you drain one tank at a time, this way, you'll never have problems. If your tote is smaller than your holding tank, you're an RV Movie waiting to happen!

Like I said, we've had our Barker over 10 years. I've towed it hundreds of miles now, from camper to dump station. It's been a good one.

Said it all very well.

Our Barker is going on 9 years.

Good product.

Water is displaced by poo, that is until it turns to soup after 3 days.

Dick_B wrote:
Just keep in mind that water weighs approx. 8 lbs per gallon.

So, how much does water with pee and poop in it weigh.:h:h..afterall, the OP won't be toting just water...right..:h:h:h

I don't think the size matters much, there's no rule saying you must completely drain a tank. Cheap wheels won't last long. I port mine around on a hand truck, but obviously I'm not miles from a dump station.

We use 18 gal Thetford + like it. Built in hose. Would not want anything larger due to the weight.

If you have to manually pull a full tank, no mater the size, you'll appreciate one with four wheels.

TXiceman wrote:
A camp host position and no sewer hook up? They should at least furnish a honey wagon service.

Ken

"2 Retired" - be sure to relate the above to your employer..:S

Tell 'em Ken said you should...:R

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A camp host position and no sewer hook up? They should at least furnish a honey wagon service.

Ken

I have had a 32 gallon Barkers for over 10 years now. I replaced the wheels once. It's been a good tote.

My in-laws got the Thetford with the hose that wraps over the top of the tote. You use this hose to drain your camper, then you use it to drain your tote. It is VERY messy. I hated using it. The attached single hose for filling and dumping is a mess waiting to happen. DO NOT get one like this.

My Barker has a slide valve for dumping. It has a fill hole on the top. I use the same hose to drain my trailer to the top of the tote. I then attach it to the tote slide and put the other end of the hose in the dump station. Release the valve. No mess at all. Leave the hose attached, and spray water inside the tote to flush it through the top hole.

Take this much advise, do not get the ones (whatever brand you select) that use the same hose for filling and dumping, unless you just absolutely love having your shoes covered with poo! There's no way to cut off the flow, and if the hose is lowered before you are ready, you have a mess on the ground.

Another thing, you want a tote that is bigger than your biggest holding tank. If you get a tote that is bigger than your holding tank, you will never ever run the risk of overfilling the tote and spilling on the ground and making a mess. If you drain one tank at a time, this way, you'll never have problems. If your tote is smaller than your holding tank, you're an RV Movie waiting to happen!

Like I said, we've had our Barker over 10 years. I've towed it hundreds of miles now, from camper to dump station. It's been a good one.