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TURNKEY
Explorer
Jul 12, 2021

Thoughts on a weird/unique way to empty holding tanks.

Would it work to use just the hose to dump the tanks into a pit toilet? Once in a very blue moon we camp in an area that has no near dump stations but has pit toilets. I have researched macerator p...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jul 12, 2021
Issues:
1. The hose will get clogged and not drain.
2. Even if not clogged lifting the hose will not drain it because it's a closed liquid system with no way for air to enter except at the very end of the hose. You could add a T and vent near the RV.
3. Sooner or later you will have a spill.

Most likely you will try this one time only.

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