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SweetLou
Explorer
Jun 17, 2021

Holding Tank Treatments and Your Advice on Lubricants

Might be in the wrong category, however I think it could also be a tech thing. What kind of cleaner or holding tank material do you use to help lubricate the valve seals? Are there DYI solutions used or just products that remove sludge? Are there multiple treatments such as holding tank solution then every so often put some other material in to keep seals working? I know about the ice method and traveling down the road, but this does not work if you stay put somewhere for awhile. Thoughts?
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Jun 17, 2021
    Yep. Just water. Once in a while, dish soap, before leaving for a trip to really clean it up.
  • LouLawrence's avatar
    LouLawrence
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2021
    All you need is water, and plenty of water. No chemicals are necessary to keep your holding tanks working properly. It you absolutely feel like you must use something, Happy Camper is the best (unnecessary) product I have ever used. I only use that when I will be dry camping for an extended period of time and am trying to conserve water usage.

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