Sewer Tote - 2 vs 4 wheel

[jdpttrsn]

Thinking of investing in a wheeled sewer tote. At the moment I'm thinking of getting a 2 wheel model and converting the tires to air tires. Mostly thinking of a 2 wheel model because I have borrowed and used a 2 wheel tote before and they are less expensive. Other than not lifting to move to and from the truck hitch, what advantages does a 4 wheel model have over a 2 wheel model? Are they easier to dump, tow, clean, etc.?

[wbwood]

Beaker wrote:
Get the two wheels and take them off.
Put tote in back of truck.
Pump it full with a Flojet.

If you are going to do that, then just get the largest you can.

[Beaker]

Get the two wheels and take them off.
Put tote in back of truck.
Pump it full with a Flojet.

[wbwood]

DutchmenSport wrote:

jdpttrsn wrote:
Thank you all for the information.
Never thought about 4 wheelers going over speed bumps.

I've been over many-many speed bumps with mine and not a problem. First, it's being towed behind my truck. Second, when going over those bumps, I take it VERY VERY slow (less than a crawl).

The disadvantage of an occasional slow trip to the dump station vs having to lift the tote, I'll take the speed bump.

The older I'm getting and the more I sit behind my computer, the less I am able to lift! Let it roll any day! Much easier on the back!

Ditto. No issues whatsoever pulling them over speed bumps. And no matter what brand you get, they recommend not driving over 5mph while towing it.

[wbwood]

Not much to add here. We have a thetford 35 gallon 4 wheel version. We got it that size because our gray tank was around 60 gallons or so in the TT we had. The class c has half the size gray tank (30 gallons). We have not had to use it with the class c yet, but it is nice that I can dump all the gray tank contents in one trip, rather than two. If space is not an issue of storing it while traveling (I.e. Truck bed), then I would go with one that's at least the size of your gray tank if it's under 35 gallons or so. The larger they are, the more you will want 4 wheels. Just remember that water weighs over 8lbs a gallon. So even a 10 gallon tote will weigh over 80 lbs. would you rather lift 80 lbs and drag it to your hitch or drag maybe 160 lbs (20 gallon tote) that's on 4 wheels. I will tell you that mine full weighs nearly 250 lbs. I've pulled it over gravel and uneven ground without much issue. If you aren't to able to lift or pull anything of some significant weight, keep that in mind.

[DutchmenSport]

jdpttrsn wrote:
Thank you all for the information.
Never thought about 4 wheelers going over speed bumps.

I've been over many-many speed bumps with mine and not a problem. First, it's being towed behind my truck. Second, when going over those bumps, I take it VERY VERY slow (less than a crawl).

The disadvantage of an occasional slow trip to the dump station vs having to lift the tote, I'll take the speed bump.

The older I'm getting and the more I sit behind my computer, the less I am able to lift! Let it roll any day! Much easier on the back!

[jdpttrsn]

Thank you all for the information.
Never thought about 4 wheelers going over speed bumps.

[DrBaker]

I have a Barker 30g 2wd model. Upgraded to air tires.

[Dog_Folks]

We use a 30 gallon four wheel (Modified wheels). Advantages over a two wheel model are no lifting, and side discharge makes it easy to get completely empty.

Of course there are many factors to consider. The size, cost, etc.

[DutchmenSport]

I have a 4 wheel and it also has a real sliding valve, same as my TT. Been using it successfully for over 10 years now. Replaced the wheels once, and have run the thing (probably) over a thousand miles now (and I'm not kidding).

One thing YOU DO WANT is a tote that is big enough to hold ALL the contents of your tanks in one shot!

for example, if you're largest holding tank is 30 gallons, get a 32 gallon tote. There is nothing worse than trying to stop draining a large holding tank into a small tote, and then have the small tote over fill. First time you do this, you'll kick yourself so hard you'll lay yourself up in the hospital! Whether that be a 2 wheel or a 4 wheel tote, get the biggest one you can get.... YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT, especially if you REALLY plan on using it much.

Mine is a Barker 32 gallon, which has always been great for all my campers, as the largest tank I've ever had was 30 gallons. I made the mistake (very early in my experience) to dump both the black and gray at the same time (60 gallons combined), not thinking ... what a heck of a mess. That was way-way-way back "when" ... but it taught me an important lesson.

Only 1 tank at a time, and the tote is ALWAYS bigger than the holding tank!

Not a problem at all after that horrid event ... which I shall NEVER forget!

[nremtp143]

Some campgrounds have speed bumps that some of the 4 wheeled ones have difficulty getting over. Although 4 wheels ones you don't have to lift. Mine is a 2 wheel.

[mowermech]

Just be sure there is a place to dump it BEFORE you fill it.
I once saw someone fill his tote in a Forest Service Campground. He had it filled before I could get to him and tell him there was no dump station. Dumping RV waste into a vault toilet is against the rules, but I imagine that is what he had to do. I bet lifting that thing up and balancing it on the toilet seat was rather difficult!

[pf32450]

I have a 4 wheel tote with a gate on the side for discharging. No lifting and tows or if dump station is close enough I can pull by hand. The best part is the gated discharge on the side.

[sail2liv]

Spend the $ s and get a good one that you can pull by hand - the one I have traps air so when you get ready to disconnect you push the red button that shows is full down and allow rest of stuff in pipe to go into tote....then hand pull it to dump.....I only use mine for grey water, but can do black in a pinch.
If you don t follow instruction you can have a mess with any of them...guess that is why shower is right next to dump....LOL.....I can use mine on a ball if in mountains where there are up hills to pull when full......mine is 18 gallon.

[wildtoad]

They are easier to tote if you are doing the pulling. If you are towing it behind a golf cart, car, ? then the two wheel is just fine. Either one can make a mess if you're not careful.