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downeastr
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Feb 03, 2022

Min. black tank for 7 day Boondock?

We have a short list of sub 28' "couples" trailers that we are considering. Some have black tanks as small as 25 gal.
What is a min. tank size, for a couple, that would allow us to boondock at least a week and not have to "blue boy" it?

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  • We had TC with a 25 gal black tank.
    Family of 4, “most” #2s deposited in the camper toilet. Less than 50% of #1s in the camper. 1 week was about the practical limit. More than a week and you didn’t want to drive very far before dumping it!
    2 people, 25 gal would comfortably go a week I’d say.

    The recommendation to use plenty of water with flushes is valid, to a point. If parked long term it’s more critical. If camper is mobile, shaking things up does a good job without alot of “extra” water.

    IMO, for boondocking fresh water capacity is the biggest priority by far. Black tank second, grey water 3rd. Bigger the better obviously. But despite some of the comments about how horrific it is to dump gray water in the woods, it can really be done very easily and cleanly and without scrutiny from those around with just a little common sense.

    I know the replies will start flying over my last comment so let er rip, but if you were camped next to me you wouldn’t know I just dumped my gray water last night, so ya wouldn’t have anything to complain aboot! Lol
  • the black tank is not your issue - grey tank and fresh water - if you want to shower or wash dishes. There are ways around both, but I fill my grey or run out of fresh before I fill the black.