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Macerator hose question
Excuse me if this question has already answered, but I could not find it with search. I am very new to the RV world and have a question. We have recently purchased a 2011 MB RS Roadtrek Sprinter. I love the vehicle. It came with a macerator and a small diameter hose to run to the dump tank to empty the gray/black tanks. In my readings, I have come to understand that most dump tanks have a 3 or 4 inch inlet pipe. Putting the small diameter macerator hose in the larger diameter inlet is no problem. But, what if an "air seal" or "gas seal" is required? I can find no adapters for this arrangement. Do I just stuff a rag in the opening? What is your recommendation?2.5KViews0likes7CommentsRe: New RVer and new (to me) RV
Thanks for the positive comments. I have been doing a lot of reading and I am looking forward to learning from the experiences shared on this forum. We took our first trip this past weekend. No camping yet (we stayed at my MIL place) but I did sleep in the RV a couple of nights just to get used to it. The trip was great for learning about the coach and some of the many systems in it. Here are some of my observations: Positives: I love the way it handles, plenty of power for accelerating into traffic and climbing hills, can get in around any parking lot, has all the amenities we need, and it looks great. Negatives: The ride was much rougher than I had expected, especially in the rear couch, diesel mileage was lower than I thought it would be (17-18 combined). All in all, I am extremely pleased!!!330Views0likes0CommentsRe: Stomach/Intestines rumbling.???
I had colon cancer four years ago and lost two feet of my large intestine. Since then I have tremendous gas and stomach rumbling. Activia yogurt with probiotics was recommended by my doctor. When I eat some regularly, it solves the problem. Don't know if this would work for a dog, but it might be worth a try.203Views0likes0CommentsNew RVer and new (to me) RV
My wife just retired a few weeks ago from 31 years of teaching and I am semi-retired. We have been talking for several years about doing some traveling and going places that family duties have prevented in the past. So, we just purchased a 2011 Mercedes Benz RS Aventurous with only 12k miles on it. We will take delivery on Friday. I feel like a school kid counting the days till summer break. Because I still work part time (architect) we will not be making any long trips. Our plans are to make long weekend trips. From what I have seen and read, the Roadtrek should be a good selection for us. Easy to handle and park, nice ride with comfort and power, and good fuel mileage. I have been reading this forum for a short while and have already learned quite a bit. I look forward to gaining much more knowledge from experienced RVers. I just wanted to introduce myself and ask for any guidance that other readers may like to offer. "Happy trails"2.9KViews0likes10Comments
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