Macerator system

[Freebird1958]

With myself being new to rv`ing, I am complying a list of what we want on our coach. Does a macerator system a must or not. Any pro or cons comments are appreciated.

[RoyB]

One of the best uses I saw one camper do at a camp ground was he had a 30GAL empty tote sitting in the back of his truck bed.

He hooked up his FLOJET and pumped into the tote in the back of the truck bed. Then unhooked the hose from the trailer end and tied off high on the truck and headed for the dump.

He then used gravity flow to empty the tote.

No mess no fuss... The camper said one thing to watch for is to always have your tote bigger than the tank you pumping from. Said it was hard to tell when you was approaching full on the tote in the back of the truck. Makes a big mess he says haha...

Roy Ken

[Executive45]

wmoses wrote:

priusron wrote:
I have a macerator toilet and a macerator pump. I pump it about 50 ft at home. no build up.

Double maceration! That stuff must bypass any strainer .... 😄

Add a little ice, some strawberries and you have a tasty smoothie.:E....:B:B:B.....Dennis

[wmoses]

priusron wrote:
I have a macerator toilet and a macerator pump. I pump it about 50 ft at home. no build up.

Double maceration! That stuff must bypass any strainer .... 😄

What brand and model of macerator toilet do you have in your RV? I am not in love with the Dometic toilet that came with my RV and can see me changing it out at some point in the future.

[Freebird1958]

I want to thank all that has responded to my question. The wealth of information saves years of trial and error and not to mention dollars spent for trying.

[priusron]

I have a macerator toilet and a macerator pump. I pump it about 50 ft at home. no build up.

[wmoses]

Executive wrote:
The built in ones are similar to the portable units. Yes, the 3" connector is still there. Simply use the twist lock to remove the macerator hose prior to the pump and attach a stinky slinky and go for it....

That's good to know. Thanks for the reply. The thing I like about the MHs is that you guys have all that stuff secure and in one place in a lockable compartment. No suct facility with a TT. As a consequence it is not as easy to have a built-in macerator system that can be disconnectable to allow gravity flow when desired.

[Executive45]

wmoses wrote:

Executive wrote:
Mine is a built in. ....

PROS: Easy to dump. No mess, You can eat a sandwich while dumping..:W...easy to store. It's a MUST for any coach we buy. I've had two.

CONS: Takes longer to dump. Annual maintenance, for me anyway, is to disassemble the pump and clean out any hair or debris left on the blades. Impeller needs to be replaced about every five years. $60 item, 15 mins work.

I have a question on the built-in. Is there also a regular 3" conventional outlet on your rig for a stinky slinky?

I would not want to HAVE to use the macerator every time because of the time and also the "whoosh" evacuation action that a suitably standard sewer hose affords. That is one of the reasons I would not want a pump-only solution and why I like my portableet Flojet.

Another pro - you can use this when the sewer inlet in the ground is higher than the outlet on the RV - no "walking" the stinky slinky.

The built in ones are similar to the portable units. Yes, the 3" connector is still there. Simply use the twist lock to remove the macerator hose prior to the pump and attach a stinky slinky and go for it....

That said, having had the macerator in my Dynasty for three years and in the Exec for five years of full timing, I've never had a build up or issue with either unit. Turn it on, let it do it's thing and turn it off. I leave the grey open when camped, black closed. When time to empty the black tank, I close the grey before showering. After showering, drain black tank, use hot shower water to flush out black tank, on the third flush, I close the black tank to leave some shower water in there, and then drain the grey. Works to keep both tanks and all the hoses clean and sanitary.....Dennis

[Freebird1958]

Rollnhome wrote:
My concern would be flushing the tank. The solids would not fully dump because you are losing the flow velocity of waste when you pump. I can see how solids could lay in the tank and build up.

I have to agree with that comment -Rollnhome-. Does this call for, I hope this is right but a tornado apparatus. This is attached to the black tank to wash the tank by flushing in a cyclone pattern.

[wmoses]

Executive wrote:
Mine is a built in. ....

PROS: Easy to dump. No mess, You can eat a sandwich while dumping..:W...easy to store. It's a MUST for any coach we buy. I've had two.

CONS: Takes longer to dump. Annual maintenance, for me anyway, is to disassemble the pump and clean out any hair or debris left on the blades. Impeller needs to be replaced about every five years. $60 item, 15 mins work.

I have a question on the built-in. Is there also a regular 3" conventional outlet on your rig for a stinky slinky?

I would not want to HAVE to use the macerator every time because of the time and also the "whoosh" evacuation action that a suitably standard sewer hose affords. That is one of the reasons I would not want a pump-only solution and why I like my portableet Flojet.

Another pro - you can use this when the sewer inlet in the ground is higher than the outlet on the RV - no "walking" the stinky slinky.

[Rollnhome]

My concern would be flushing the tank. The solids would not fully dump because you are losing the flow velocity of waste when you pump. I can see how solids could lay in the tank and build up.

[Executive45]

Mine is a built in. Takes about 15 mins to empty both the black and grey tanks if they're both pretty full. It also depends on the distance the sewer is away from the coach. I've pumped about 150' from the coach and it seemed to take a little longer but I was only emptying the grey tank.

PROS: Easy to dump. No mess, You can eat a sandwich while dumping..:W...easy to store. It's a MUST for any coach we buy. I've had two.

CONS: Takes longer to dump. Annual maintenance, for me anyway, is to disassemble the pump and clean out any hair or debris left on the blades. Impeller needs to be replaced about every five years. $60 item, 15 mins work.

Hope this helps...Dennis

[wmoses]

Freebird1958 wrote:
With myself being new to rv`ing, I am complying a list of what we want on our coach. Does a macerator system a must or not. Any pro or cons comments are appreciated.

There are no cons, and you do need it if the slurry is to go uphill or a long distance. I have a Flojet which I rarely have to use but it is there if I need it. Highly recommended and properly cared for it is a one-time investment.

[workhardplayha1]

Freebird1958 wrote:
By using these macerator systems. What is the time frame during dumping?

Depends on the type. Some have the system permanently mounted. For them it is quick.
I have to attach the Flow Jet and uncoil the hoses. It does take longer but I mainly use mine to clean tanks at home. Pump up to 100 feet away.

[Freebird1958]

By using these macerator systems. What is the time frame during dumping?