Portable Waste Tank Recommendation

[dieselenthusias]

I'm looking for a portable waste tank recommendation. There are several manufacturers, and for the most part they seem to be very similar in function. But I was curious if there was one brand or style that stood out above the rest. I would especially like to hear from those who have experience with them! Thanks!

[dieselenthusias]

Thanks everyone for you input. It seems that Barker has excellent customer service which has ultimately sold me on their product. I decided to go with their 16 Gallon 4 Wheeler.

Barker does not have optional pneumatic tires, but the web link posted below has directions and part sources to make that modification.

http://rvroadtrip.us/reviews/barker_pht.php

[RJCorazza]

I opted for the Thetford FX 18 gallon. I was initially debating the 27 or 35 gallon versions, but after seeing them they were huge. Several easier trips with a smaller tank was my choice. I really only wanted one to squeek out a few more days without hookups. I dump my tanks at home unless there is no one at the dump station when leaving.

[Dog_Folks]

Dick_B wrote:
Did you search this Forum for `blue tote'?

No disrespect meant. Just for kicks I searched.

I also searched for "blue boys."

Lots of discussion but no recommendations for brand. That was what the OP wanted.

There was also no info FAQ.

[Dick_B]

Did you search this Forum for `blue tote'?

[B_O__Plenty]

I just sold my Barker 22 gal. It worked just fine, was easy to tow. I only used it once in the 5 years I had it and decided I had put enough miles on with it riding around in my storage compartment. If you're sure you have a need for it I'd get a Barker.

B.O.

[welove2drive]

One that is a little larger than the tank you wish to empty into it so you don't have to worry about over flowing the tote. I have a barker 4 wheel and have done the pneumatic tire mod. I thing barker is now offering pneumatic tires as an option. Not sure of that though.

[chiefneon]

Barker!

[NHIrish]

Barker was real good with an out of warranty tank leak...shipped me a new one for shipping costs only...can't beat that.

[tvman44]

I have a Barker(?)blue four wheel tote with a 25 gal capacity since 2009. I would have gotten larger but wanted it to fit in a particular storage compartment. I place the tank in the rear of the truck while empty and use a portable macerator pump to pump waste into the portable tank. At the dump station I connect a 3" hose to the valve on the tank and open the valve to empty then flush the tank with clean water and store in compartment. No heavy lifting or dragging a heavy tank to truck. 🙂

[2Macs]

I have had a Barker blue two wheel tote since 2004. The capacity of 22 gallons works out well. When my black or gray tank reaches 3/4 full, I empty them into the tote. 22 gallon size holds it all and I can tow it to the dump station.

[Cobra21]

I had a 15 gallon you could tow on the hitch. Some times it was quite heavy
to pull to the vehicle, rough grassy hill. Figuring 8 lbs per gallon that
was 120 lbs. I don't know how they use those 30 gallon totes.

Brian

[Dog_Folks]

This question comes up occasionally and when it does Barker seems to be the preferred one by a pretty wide margin. Their customer service after the sale is very good.

I have one my self and have no trouble in 8 years of use.

[wannavolunteerF]

get one that is easy to maneuver by hand and that has a handle you can attach to your truck or other vehicle to haul through the campground. The last campground I was at had grey dumps throughout the park, so I only had to haul gray water a hundred yards or so. The one before that only had the single dump near the exit of the campground. If I had not been able to attach to truck, I would have had to haul water nearly a mile. Water is heavy and sloshes around so that the tank is not the easiest thing to maneuver. I have a Barker 30 gal. I found it locally on craigslist for less than half retail plus no shipping.

[ButchandBri]

We have the Thetford SmartTote LX Portable Waste Tank - 35 Gallon. My husband and son in law do the work emptying the tanks. Husband said it is difficult to empty the tank completely. There's always a little bit left in the tank. He then adds a bit of water and OdoBan. Other than that, it's a good product.