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OregonMan
Explorer
Aug 27, 2022

Black water tank health concerns and questions

Hi guys, something I've completely avoided doing in my travel trailer since buying it in 2018 is using my tanks - neither the fresh water, grey water or black water tanks have been used once in any wa...
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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2022
Your fears are completely unfounded. “Cleaning” a black or grey tank consists of dumping, filling to 3/4 full, driving with turns and slightly hard stops and dumping. Purists can repeat if desired. Been RVing 1978 with no mold from waste tanks. Part of the reason I have an RV is it’s my potty, sink and shower, not a public potty, sink and shower. PS - There is literally no difference in my “modern” RVs waste tanks than in my gone but beloved ‘78 Beaver truck camper.

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