Avoiding the Stinky Slinky

Afraid to get your hands dirty eh? I use ice, about 20 lb after I dump. No odor, no plugs and no $150.00 pump.

Seems to me 6 of one and half a dozen of another. Still have to clean it out at the end of the day. Cant say that the stinky slinky has ever bothered me that much that I'd have to buy a macerator. I just let gravity do its job.

I use the stinky slinky because it is simple and easy. The only hard part is making sure there is graded properly to the drain pipe.

If you are doing it right then there should be no issue holding the stinky slinky in place. There should be no after mess or product near your hands.


Please explain how you empty your tank any differently with a macerator. I had never heard of one until I came here and still don't understand other than it mashes up the "product", LOL

I have the FloJet macerator which I only use at home because I don't have a campground-style sewer inlet and have to pump halfway 'round the house to the drain cleanout in the backyard. Otherwise I use the stinky slinky. If I am at a FHU site I also use a hydroflush which helps wash out the stinky slinky when done. At the dump station I don't use the hydroflush if there are others behind.

I find that using the stinky slinky is faster to set up and take down although the FloJet empties the tank a little faster. And I have no problem with dumping as it is a clean operation with hardly a spilt drop and no need for any foolish gloves either. I just wash my hands after. I see no difference from going to the toilet.

Yep, in 10 years, have never used the stinky slinky.

I have a flojet that I use when necessary but I prefer to use the slinky.
Gravity and a much larger hose will always be faster and more effective than a pump and a 1" hose.:S

If not camping at a full hook up do you take it home? I assume a pump wouldn't be practical at the dump station? Me stinky slinky all the way, I feel no need to complicate a simple process. After all it's only poop, soap will wash it off if you mess up and get any on yourself.

Paul

Sewer solution for 8 years. No stinky slinky. Don't miss it.

No issues with the slinky. I was afraid of it when I was researching RVing. On my first trip, I was dreading the process, but it went fine. Never had an issue. Rarely do I smell anything.