We have a 2005 Jayco Featherlite 23B Expandable, used trailer, and we love it, with few exceptions. I am not ashamed to admit we are not pros at this lifestyle, so I will probably ask a stupid question. However, here-goes.....this Model is low to the ground, and therefore the grey water/black water outlet cap is not far off the ground. More often than not, any "full hookup" sites we are fortunate-enough to secure, include a ground sewer connector that is at a higher level than our outlet, and we have to end up utilizing only what water we can hold in our fresh water tank, and then using the "dump station" as we leave for home. What can we do to make our unit higher, without compromising our leveling, or damaging our suspension, etc.?

find a different campground. most of them I have been in have the sewer input at ground level. of course you could get a macerator pump or sewer solution and ditch the stinky slinky.don't do what I saw one fella do with a rental MH in Galveston. hooked the stinky slinky up to a clean out on a vertical sewer pipe about 2 ft off the ground. lift and dump, lift and dump, and repeat. :)bumpy

Hook up your sewer hose and dump on site........your grey/black tanks are higher than CG in ground sewer connection.After dumping you will have to 'walk' the sewer hose to drain it.If the trailer leaf sprigs are mounted UNDER the axle you can do an axle flip....install the leaf springs on TOP of axle. This will raise the whole trailer and give you more clearance.Personally......if I would just 'walk' the sewer hoseunless you really need the trailer taller for other reasons (towing level, matching to tow vehicle, off road clearance needed, clearance for different tires)

Search flipping the axles using the function above. Getting the trailer a but higher off the ground is probably the best solution.

I lean toward the Sewer Solution. Actually I carry it and the standard hose with my built-in No Fuss Flush.I was always concerned about the ability of the SS to `flush' out the leftovers once the initial whoosh when dumping was completed. A recent live test showed that the SS might do a better job of flushing than the standard with a flushing system. It calls for flushing, then back flushing than flushing again and repeat. The clear connections show when the water is clear.I, personally, am not a fan of `walking' the hose to the sewer after flushing.

The black tank valve stays closed until you need to dump so most of the stuff in the black tank will pressure and gravity flow into the sewer connection then walk the remainder to empty the sewer hose. Grey tank will also flow as it builds up pressure in the hose and then you can wlk the hose to get rid of the rest. You'll be surprised at how little is left that has to be walked.Flipping the axles will solve other problems as well. Helps to eliminate tail dragging in dips, reduces the vacuum caused by semi's going by and will make it easier to traverse rough dirt roads.

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K_Charles
Explorer
Oct 09, 2014
When you dump the black tank it is higher then the hose so it will empty. Only the hose will have stuff in it. Then dump the gray so the stuff in the hose isn't that yucky. Then pick up the hose (with both ends still hooked) a few times and it will empty.
TheCorsicaNomad
Explorer
Oct 09, 2014
We have a clear elbow at the drainage cap on the trailer, and when the black water has stopped completely, my wife goes into the Head with 4 plastic jugs, and one at a time, forces them down "whoosh" as fast as she can, and everyone that has witnessed this has marveled at how much had really still been in the black water tank. And, it never fails, when she gets to the fourth container, everything comes out crystal clear. Then we empty the grey water. I am going to also look into how expensive it will be to "flip" the axles. I could certainly use the height and the extra clearance.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Oct 09, 2014
The black tank valve stays closed until you need to dump so most of the stuff in the black tank will pressure and gravity flow into the sewer connection then walk the remainder to empty the sewer hose. Grey tank will also flow as it builds up pressure in the hose and then you can wlk the hose to get rid of the rest. You'll be surprised at how little is left that has to be walked.

Flipping the axles will solve other problems as well. Helps to eliminate tail dragging in dips, reduces the vacuum caused by semi's going by and will make it easier to traverse rough dirt roads.
Dick_B
Explorer
Oct 09, 2014
I lean toward the Sewer Solution. Actually I carry it and the standard hose with my built-in No Fuss Flush.
I was always concerned about the ability of the SS to `flush' out the leftovers once the initial whoosh when dumping was completed. A recent live test showed that the SS might do a better job of flushing than the standard with a flushing system. It calls for flushing, then back flushing than flushing again and repeat. The clear connections show when the water is clear.
I, personally, am not a fan of `walking' the hose to the sewer after flushing.
donn0128
Explorer II
Oct 09, 2014
Search flipping the axles using the function above. Getting the trailer a but higher off the ground is probably the best solution.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 09, 2014
Hook up your sewer hose and dump on site........your grey/black tanks are higher than CG in ground sewer connection.
After dumping you will have to 'walk' the sewer hose to drain it.

If the trailer leaf sprigs are mounted UNDER the axle you can do an axle flip....install the leaf springs on TOP of axle. This will raise the whole trailer and give you more clearance.

Personally......if I would just 'walk' the sewer hose
unless you really need the trailer taller for other reasons (towing level, matching to tow vehicle, off road clearance needed, clearance for different tires)
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Oct 09, 2014
find a different campground. most of them I have been in have the sewer input at ground level. of course you could get a macerator pump or sewer solution and ditch the stinky slinky.
don't do what I saw one fella do with a rental MH in Galveston. hooked the stinky slinky up to a clean out on a vertical sewer pipe about 2 ft off the ground. lift and dump, lift and dump, and repeat. :)

bumpy

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