black tank odors after storage
we have a small hybrid TT with small tanks - a "weekender" really. Last time we were at a site with full hook ups (which was fortunate, since I got some kind of stomach bug and took full advantage...
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Hi Roo
Since the tanks are holing tanks and not septic tanks the cleaner you keep them the better.
For the back tank I pour two caps of Calgon liquid water softener in the toilet. It will make the tank walls slippery. Then I travel with about just less than 1/3 tank of water. Let it slosh around while driving. At camp I let it fill up before draining. If not full before draining I fill it. Get a good flow of water when emptying. I also use some little blue packet if deodreizer with each tank.
After emptying the tank I fill it again. Just water. Fill it full. When you empty it the second time you will be surprised how dirty it comes out. I suggest getting a clear drain tube connector. It connects between your sewage tube and your camper connection. It enables you to see how the water is as it drains.
When I prepare my camper for long-term storage I fill it a 3rd time and pour 1/2 galln bleech down the toilet. Fill the tank let it sit 30 mins and drain.
Do this and you should be good.
Since the tanks are holing tanks and not septic tanks the cleaner you keep them the better.
For the back tank I pour two caps of Calgon liquid water softener in the toilet. It will make the tank walls slippery. Then I travel with about just less than 1/3 tank of water. Let it slosh around while driving. At camp I let it fill up before draining. If not full before draining I fill it. Get a good flow of water when emptying. I also use some little blue packet if deodreizer with each tank.
After emptying the tank I fill it again. Just water. Fill it full. When you empty it the second time you will be surprised how dirty it comes out. I suggest getting a clear drain tube connector. It connects between your sewage tube and your camper connection. It enables you to see how the water is as it drains.
When I prepare my camper for long-term storage I fill it a 3rd time and pour 1/2 galln bleech down the toilet. Fill the tank let it sit 30 mins and drain.
Do this and you should be good.
