The Ultimate Waste Tank Disposal Post

holstein13 wrote:
Macerator
A Macerator is an electric pump that typically remains attached to your coach's tank outlet (although some units are portable). It macerates or chops up the contents of your tanks and pumps them through a 1.5 inch hose to the sewer. Most Macerators allow you to keep your gray water tank open so you can shower, use the dishwasher, wash clothes, etc. without worrying about filling your gray tanks. Cost is approximately $400 plus installation.

Macerator Pros:

• Pumps uphill easily
  
• Small tubing is easy to store
  
• Flexible pipe easy to handle
  
• Don't need to disconnect from coach end
  
• Can keep gray tank valve open
  
• Can pump over long distances with extensions
  
• Quickest setup and put away times

Macerator Cons:

• Most costly solution to purchase and install
  
• Slow dump speed
  
• Needs electricity
  
• Needs regular maintenance
  
• Will eventually clog up

A Macerator is the only solution for pumping uphill or over very long distances. It is the easiest device to setup and take down. It's not the best solution for guests with long hair or kids that might throw in hard objects into the toilet or drains.