Maintaining the holding tanks in your RV can save you
lots of grief and money should you have
problems with them in the future. Simple maintenance can prevent you
from having to spend extra money
on repairing the holding tanks in the future. Here are some simple tips
to follow:
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Dump tanks when they are full. Dumping a full tank allows for
greater amount of water to
flush the solids in the tank. This prevents the solids from
building up
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With multiple tanks, dump the dirtiest tank first. Dump the black
tank first followed by the
grey tank and/or tank from the shower and sink
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Clean the tanks after dumping
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To clean tanks use water softener. Water softener will help loosen
the solid material from
the sides of the tanks. Simply dissolve 2-3 cups of water softener
in hot water and pour
down the drain of the empty tank. Keep the valve closed then use
the tanks normally and drain once they are full.
Do this for each tank
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If you add water softener to the black tank you can also add a cup
of laundry detergent to the black tank
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If you want to monitor the "dirtiness" of the water when dumping,
use a clear PVC/plastic elbow to connect
to the sewer drain line and the water waste output on your RV
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Use a disposable water filter on your freshwater intake line
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Add a small amount of chlorine bleach in the freshwater tank to
disinfect the tank and lines.
Note flush out before using or your water will taste of bleach.
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To prevent odors from the holding tanks you can add enzyme based
chemicals for cleaning your holding tanks
If you have other maintenance tips for holding tanks
and would like to share them with other owners of recreational vehicles
please contact us.
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