Walaby wrote:
I said it in the last thread, and I'll say it here. If there's a line, I don't rinse, as I figure it's just being courteous. Maybe the guy behind me isn't in a hurry, it really doesn't matter. To me it's just being courteous. Is the person behind me gonna be all upset because I took a few extra minutes.. maybe not. But I also don't leave my car in the gas line while I go take a whiz or buy something to eat or drink either.
We don't need another thread to know that folks feel differently about this. Some folks don't care or mind or think about the guys behind them because they are only taking a few extra minutes... others feel differently. It's not the end of the world either way.. It's okay to be courteous, and I don't feel the need to apologize for that.
I do agree with DutchmenSport... I've never seen a backup more than a couple three trailers. A half mile of RV's waiting for a dump station would be beyond ridiculous.
Mike
DutchmenSport wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:
... However, multiply that times 20 or 50 people in line ...
I honestly can say, I have never been in a dump station line any way near that long. At best, the longest I've ever experienced was 3 campers ahead of me.
Imagine an average length of an RV rig is, say with tow vehicles and all, and motor homes .... let's say, 45 feet. And let's put 3 feet between each rig, (almost bumper to bumper), well that would be line of 50 RV's, that would be a line approximately 2394 feet! That's almost a half mile long! Nope, I honestly can say, I've NEVER been in a dump station line that long!
beemerphile1 wrote:
... However, multiply that times 20 or 50 people in line ...
beemerphile1 wrote:Tincan Annie wrote:
Thanks. I just ordered the water bandit.
I had no idea you aren't supposed to rinse out your black water tank at a dump station. I thought everyone rinsed. Do you wait to rinse at home? But what if you are on the road for weeks at a time? Wouldn't your rv just start to stink? Well, explains the lack of threads.
I do have a hose that I can use, but I actually couldn't get the NFS campground hose off to put mine on. I was camping alone that time AND it was pouring down rain so I gave it a few tries and left (and lived with a stinky rv for awhile since I can't rinse at home.)
If your RV stinks you need to fix whatever is wrong with it. You should never get odors inside except for the brief instant you flush the toilet.
2012Coleman wrote:
Oh, so if we are in disagreement, then I'm not a "seasoned" camper? LOL!!!
The opinions expressed on this forum aren't blanket authority for everyone who owns an RV, nor are they the attitudes of people I've met - fortunately. My experience shows that just dumping the black tank leaves residue. Want pictures?
Maybe it's different for your tank design or maybe you use yours more often - ever consider that? Open to any consideration whatsoever? Guess not.
Therefore I rinse it out. And yes, the tower is used to rinse the area, but either it has threads, has been cut off, or there is a roll of hose hanging. There is usually also a spiket. I've recently been to Rocky Bayou state park - and a hose is provided - and I connected it to my wand, went into my bathroom and flushed out the tank. I've also connected to the threads on the water tower(made in a different factory) and I have also connected to the spiket. I'm smart enough to have a separate hose for this in case your worried about my health - but not holding my breath.
I rinse my hose by dumping the gray water second. But it's OK if I spend time to do it with the hose at the dump station? Hey - people are behind you - you shouldn't do that, it's rude and shows OCD tendencies... wink wink :w
If you think the question was misunderstood, or need clarification, feel free to call the "state bureaucrat" - he provided his phone number.
If a small wait of 10 to 15 minutes is to much for you to bear, then - well it goes without saying.If a small wait of 10 to 15 minutes is to much for you to bear, then - well it goes without saying.
People love to spout about rudeness and etiquette this and etiquette that on here, but have nothing but ugliness for others in what they type and are immune to the idea that every person does not share their views and might do something differently that what they consider the norm. What hypocrisy.
I get it though - this is your place to vent your anonymous rage while if in the real situation, you'd probably just sit there thinking of your next rant post.
The funny thing is that if I asked a question about a tank blockage, these would be the first ones to tell me that with proper maintenance, my tanks would not have been blocked up.
And yes 4x4, my tanks sit with a few gallons of water and some blue stuff - but no poop.
But fear not! All is not lost! My next trip is at a very nice CG with Full hookups! Going to get me some more seasoning I imagine.
Feel free to quote and berate me till you heart pumps out of your chest from pent up anger over a non-issue.
Again, happy camping/dumping! :P
lonewolf80 wrote:
I don't know what Tincan Annie is doing, but I flush my black tank once or twice a year. It doesn't stink, no odors what so ever. Is Annie using any tank chemicals? It doesn't sound like it. The one poster who mentioned hooking up a hose to his clean out while dumping his grey probably has the best method of being considerate and getting things done quickly and respecting those in line. I am amazed at the number of threads on this forum and others covering the juicy topic of dumping waste tanks.
