Chemicals for Black Tank

[jstaffon]

First time camping with my Fifth Wheel. What chemicals should I put in my black tank to break down the solids? Thanks in advance!

[fairhaven]

Happy Camper is the best stuff, easiest stuff I have found in 40 years. You can buy it from their web site 5starhappycamper.com. If there is a better product I am not aware of it.

[NHIrish]

As others have said, it's a holding tank, not a septic system....but odors can be a problem in warm weather.

I normally stay a couple weeks at a time on a spot...often without sewer connections. Holding tanks (black and gray) can get pretty funky in two weeks.

Mr. Green is he best product I have ever used for holding tank odor.

It used to be hard to find, but is now available at Amazon, Walmart etc. It's good stuff.

http://www.mrgreenusa.net/MrGreen-Marine-Holding-Tank-Treatment/dp/B003QKLV36

[d_eggman2]

We started the geo method last summer. And so far it has worked perfectly.
The only addition we add is a cascade platinum pod after dumping and 3-4 buckets of water.

[paulcardoza]

If you feel the need to use something, the Campa-Chem product above is a good choice. About $1/bottle in 6-packs @ Wally World. We use nothing but lots of water when flushing. We use the tank flush every 3rd or 4th dump, depending on how much time I have to spend on it.

[DonPd]

The Geo Method is good but if you want a product that I found that work try this;

http://www.uniquedistributing.com/product_info.php?products_id=94

I did find it at ACE hardware stores.

Also, get a clear drain hose fitting so you can see what is coming out of your tanks and when they are empty.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/rhinoflex-clear-swivel-fittings-45-fitting/59254

One of the most important thing is RV safe TP. Watch this video on how to check your TP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDLXXRVe2pc

[rockhillmanor]

You will get a myriad of answers on that question. From magic water softeners concoctions to ice to doing nothing. :R

For years and years there have been holding tank chemicals for marine and RV holding tanks. They were made for a reason. Your holding tank is not your mommas house sewage system. We have small pipes, bends and blades and sensors on the inside. All places for stuff to stick and clog.

If you don't want garbage stuck all over the inside of your tank and sensors, smells when you flush coming up into your RV, and don't want to experience clogs in the pipes and valve blades to ruin a good camping trip use this. All the others just add 'perfume' to the tank and does nothing but smell up your RV with a nasty perfume smell.



Thetford makes 2 types one to appease the greenies and this one. The labels look similar. Be sure to read the label and it says breaks down waste and powerful odor control.

20 years on the road now and my sensors always work and I have never had one incidence of sewer smells in the MH zip zero.:W

[Luke_Porter]

You can do a test at home to see what water does. Don't flush for an hour or so and see what happens.

[RVnRobin]

Due to the high temps of where I live, I use Pine Sol for odors. About a pint per black tank fill. That's all.

[mguay]

gbopp wrote:
The Geo Method

X2


Works best for us to keep odor down. Keystone put the black tank vent right next to the ceiling vent.

[gbopp]

The Geo Method

[Old-Biscuit]

Water.

They're holding tanks and stuff isn't held long enough to break down any farther than what water can do

[Jayco23FB]

I used to use chemicals until I found out about the GEO method. Thats all I use now. (click on 2oldman's link)

[randeez2001]

Plenty of water and a bag of ice if you're on the move.

[2oldman]

None is just fine. Water does most of the work.

Which chemical best? 2014