Options for black tank flushing?
I currently have no flush systems/accessories on my TT. Looking at amazon.com for options. Found the following options and wondering what your opinions are. Camco Quickie Flush ---VS----- ...
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Lots of opinions here. So here's mine.
you say your sensors always read 1/3. you could try the ice bag trick on your way out next trip. Before you leave on the way out drop a couple bags of ice into the toilet tank before you go. the ice will slosh around in your tank on the way and hopefully loosening any solids stuck to the sensors.Fill and dump when you get there if you get a full hookup site. Also here is a tip I got from a fellow RVer. pour a few ounces of water softener ( I use Calgon ) to the tank along with your favorite deodorizer. This supposedly helps keep solids from sticking to the tank sides. There is also commercial tank cleaner to use when you store your rig. Fill the tank 3/4 full and add it to the water. the bacteria is supposed to break down all the solids. I Guess RidX septic treatment would work this way as well. It just has to sit for a while to let the bacteria work.
As for dumping, My rig has 4 tanks 1 for fresh water, 2 grey tanks and 1 black tank.
I always dump my black tank first, using the built in flusher.
I added an extra valve on the outlet that allows me to use my grey water to back flush into my black tank. This helps also.
In any case. Your rig Your methods. Use what works for you.
Good luck! Great camping!
BBuchorn
you say your sensors always read 1/3. you could try the ice bag trick on your way out next trip. Before you leave on the way out drop a couple bags of ice into the toilet tank before you go. the ice will slosh around in your tank on the way and hopefully loosening any solids stuck to the sensors.Fill and dump when you get there if you get a full hookup site. Also here is a tip I got from a fellow RVer. pour a few ounces of water softener ( I use Calgon ) to the tank along with your favorite deodorizer. This supposedly helps keep solids from sticking to the tank sides. There is also commercial tank cleaner to use when you store your rig. Fill the tank 3/4 full and add it to the water. the bacteria is supposed to break down all the solids. I Guess RidX septic treatment would work this way as well. It just has to sit for a while to let the bacteria work.
As for dumping, My rig has 4 tanks 1 for fresh water, 2 grey tanks and 1 black tank.
I always dump my black tank first, using the built in flusher.
I added an extra valve on the outlet that allows me to use my grey water to back flush into my black tank. This helps also.
In any case. Your rig Your methods. Use what works for you.
Good luck! Great camping!
BBuchorn
