How To Drain RV Holding Tanks & Tips

New update to my tutorial on how to empty RV holding tanks.
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  • @TheFossil999
    @TheFossil9998 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe I just watched a video on someone dumping sh*t. And I loved every minute of it. Great show mate.

  • @shaunakmodi
    @shaunakmodi8 жыл бұрын

    You should do more such tutorial videos! They're really helpful to new RV owners and in my case overland traveller! :)

  • @397coney7

    @397coney7

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'll second that suggestion!

  • @avlisk
    @avlisk8 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated from a new guy who is yet to buy his first RV. (Currently researching, shopping, and learning from videos like this.)

  • @Shadows5815

    @Shadows5815

    2 күн бұрын

    hows it going now?

  • @karunald
    @karunald8 жыл бұрын

    I miss these types of videos from you. Lots of RV newbies out there right now and it's nice to hear from seasoned pros like you on procedures, etc

  • @Egam
    @Egam8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, these type of videos are very helpful for us hopeful RVers

  • @DavidSmith-vo3nd
    @DavidSmith-vo3nd8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Eric!! That was one of the best tutorial on emptying the tanks I have seen.

  • @WannaBFree
    @WannaBFree8 жыл бұрын

    Great tip on the Angel Soft TP. It also works well for septic tanks and isn't priced like it is made out of gold flakes. Great demonstration video.

  • @Sitchy777
    @Sitchy7778 жыл бұрын

    I don't even plan on getting an RV so why did I watch this entire video? I love it

  • @curve5746

    @curve5746

    11 ай бұрын

    Because RV videos are intriguing

  • @TheKuhlOdyssey
    @TheKuhlOdyssey8 жыл бұрын

    I have to agree, I really have no issue with dumping the tanks, no big deal. After a couple of years fulltime on the road, we have not had any problems with our tanks at all. Even in the previous 20+ years of RVing no issues. Keep up the good work!

  • @brucehollensbe4391
    @brucehollensbe43914 жыл бұрын

    This guy is good! He is clear and concise with his explanation juxtaposed to the video he shoots. I look forward to seeing more of his videos

  • @dianecraig6055
    @dianecraig60558 жыл бұрын

    This was the BEST, most helpful "how-to" video for dumping the tanks that I've ever seen. Thank you!

  • @CarlMichaelAyotte
    @CarlMichaelAyotte8 жыл бұрын

    This is why, no matter what some people say, you've got the best show. Straight to the point informed advice and tutorial. Great job!

  • @waianaegal744
    @waianaegal7448 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!!!! after seeing my black tank 2/3 full for the last 8 months... no mater what I did when I emptied it... I bought that wand you mentioned in this video.... used it for the first time today... and success!!! I now have an official empty black tank... yippy!!! Thanks and keep enjoying the PNW... I'll be a volunteer for the summer in Cannon Beach Or... can't wait!!

  • @Wildersport
    @Wildersport8 жыл бұрын

    Eric, Your first video on dumping the tanks was good, this one though is as close to perfect as an RV HOWTO video can get. It's awesome to see how far you've come with the quality of your videos over the years!

  • @arlipscomb
    @arlipscomb8 жыл бұрын

    For TP all you need is "Septic system safe".

  • @xenoaltrax485
    @xenoaltrax4858 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that was a really professionally made vid. It's like watching a tutorial vid from an RV manufacturer.

  • @nomadicfanatic

    @nomadicfanatic

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Xeno Altrax Thank you.

  • @hopeechangee12345678
    @hopeechangee123456788 жыл бұрын

    Eric really knows his shit. LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!

  • @GoingYooper

    @GoingYooper

    8 жыл бұрын

    +hopee changee You should see him empty a litter box!

  • @jaysuper8255
    @jaysuper82558 жыл бұрын

    The only thing I can add is when pulling the valve handle, make sure you pull it straight out. #2 once the valve handle is out, once a month I'll spray WD40 on the metal stem to keep it free-moving. When I have two people as a couple, the other person can be inside and running some water as a extra flush.

  • @chrisgidyk2587
    @chrisgidyk25875 жыл бұрын

    I've been a backpacker, hiker, fly fisherman, for years. Now I have kids and it's time to take them camping. We have been out a bit but just bought a trailer. While I captain this RV and they watch me in awe at my knowledge, it's our secret that I learned about the tanks from you. Your video helps me look like a hero to my wife and kids. FYI, I had a pretty good idea how to do it. But it's great to get confirmation from someone who has done it many, many times. Keep up the good work. Chris

  • @conniegal201
    @conniegal201 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, Nomadic Fanatic: Ok, so have to share my first time experience emptying my RV's holding tank after watching your video. A couple of days ago I finally went to a state park that has an RV dumping station. There was one RVer in front of me preparing to empty his tank so I thought I'd observe as a refresher. Cool. I had everything all ready so I would not have to open compartments, take stuff out, etc. When my turn came, I drove up and it went as follows: Mistake #1 - I did not park the RV exactly so the tank would be over the indented ramp. Mistake #2 - I grabbed the long hose/connector (with the clear attachment as I believe you showed before), unscrewed the cap so I could hook up the hose and... wait for it: Liquid started pouring out immediately! Brownish, stinky water all over the place...yuck. Thankfully, an experienced guy was waiting behind and he immediately came over and pushed the lever back in. Apparently, the levers had been left opened by the previous owner and, because I never saw anything leaking, I assumed everything was closed (in all fairness to my naivete, my late husband always took care of these tasks). While the helpful RVer did that, I was flushing the area and my shoes with clean water. I am thankful you stressed wearing gloves (although I would have done so regardless). I'm also very glad I had a spare set of socks and shoes in the RV! After both black/grey water had been flushed, I cleaned the hose per your instructions and proceeded to put everything away. The RVer who helped and I had a good laugh about it. I can tell you one thing for sure: that will never happen to me again!

  • @lemoncrinckles
    @lemoncrinckles8 жыл бұрын

    First rate tutorial, Eric. Both the narrative and the visual. Very helpful to any one RVing: the novice or the expert. Thank you!

  • @LOUMAN59
    @LOUMAN598 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are very precise and easy to understand. Thanks for the footage and the advice.

  • @robertmencl9169
    @robertmencl91692 күн бұрын

    Thanks for helping newbies on an inglorious topic

  • @vrardis524
    @vrardis5246 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric! I know this is an older video, but I'm dumping my tanks for the first time and you were so clear in explaining! I had no idea how to figure out which lever was for black and grey - your video was the only place I found which explained it! Thank you!

  • @fannygitchyurgunspiritwind384
    @fannygitchyurgunspiritwind3848 жыл бұрын

    Great info & fantastic tutorial ... nice work, Eric!

  • @theimaginator16
    @theimaginator168 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. I would suggest using some rubbing alcohol, or lysol on the spigot of the fresh water, then rinsing it before hooking up my hose, especially if I plan on drinking it. You never know what the last user did with it, or what condition their hoses were in.

  • @creativegroup729

    @creativegroup729

    6 жыл бұрын

    22 August 2018 (Wed) Ryan Losinger: that was great advice. Even if the advice is still relevant two years later. Thanks creative group

  • @Aethelwulf_Freawine
    @Aethelwulf_Freawine7 жыл бұрын

    Well done Eric! Keep the tech info coming. I just bought '03 Jamboree 26Q and I don't know squat. You're a life saver. Thanks!

  • @Najibjeni
    @Najibjeni8 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, Eric! Feels like I'm back in school watching one of those educational videos.

  • @Billodnh
    @Billodnh8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video E. I haven't been able to watch you for a few weeks so this was a jump in time for me. Dude, you put on A LOT OF WEIGHT. I'm a lot older than you and can tell you it doesn't get any easier to lose it as time passes. In fact I now have type II diabetes. Pull up on the stick Eric. Don't crash and burn like I did.

  • @mowtownni4587
    @mowtownni45878 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see how the RV'ers do it. on the other side of the pond we all have toilet cassettes. A lot less capacity but emptying everyday sure keeps the odours at bay. Love the channel.

  • @troytucker9268
    @troytucker92688 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the straight to the point video! I homestead in an RV and about to upgrade from a Cavalier with no holding tanks to a much bigger, nicer, "real" RV with all the tanks and want to keep my new stuff "flowing" right! Thanks Eric! watch all your videos!

  • @kristycash4188
    @kristycash41887 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed your video! Lots us useful information in it. We are RV newbies (1.5 mos old), and just dumped our tank today for the first time, we let it go until nothing was coming out, however our indicator light still showed 2/3 full. But with more practice and helpful videos like yours, we will get it mastered! And thank god we can use any TP, I have a whole brand new Costco pkg of TP, and only 1 roll of MH TP left. Thanks guys!

  • @kartof1
    @kartof18 жыл бұрын

    Very useful, 3 or 4 tips never seen before. Thanks Eric.

  • @nomadicfanatic

    @nomadicfanatic

    8 жыл бұрын

    +kartof1 Thanks.

  • @conniegal201
    @conniegal2012 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this well done instructional video. My late husband always did this chore but now I must do it by myself and your video is a great help.

  • @nuimagestudios
    @nuimagestudios6 жыл бұрын

    i am planning to buy an rv ...this was the biggest problem i had but now u have made my day and explained everything professionally...thanx a ton

  • @creativegroup729
    @creativegroup7296 жыл бұрын

    22 August 2018 (Wed) Nomadic Fanatic: really appreciated your common sense approach to maintaining your RV. We are in the process of either purchasing an older model Winnebago Warrior for under $12,000.00 or purchasing a newer Winnebago model with modern headlights. (2008 Winnebago Itasca, example) for $47K. The price swing is huge. But considering an older model would promote us to upgrade the entire interior and replacing the older amenities and smells. Would enjoy reading what your subscribers think about the older model purchase and replacing the interior with updated amenities verses the newer model with those amenities. Thanks creative group

  • @55197A
    @55197A8 жыл бұрын

    Great info & fantastic tutorial ... nice work, Eric! They're really helpful to new RV owners

  • @brucedavidson9702
    @brucedavidson97028 жыл бұрын

    nicely done! been watching your 1st vids , you have really honed your craft over the years. great to see all the investments of time, money and your efforts are not wasted. this was well thought out. i think you are only going to get better in the months a head!

  • @coloradowing8518
    @coloradowing85184 жыл бұрын

    Agree with others, simple excellent direction and even some of the comments from others has given me more confidence after we pick up our Lance 1575 in a couple weeks...on our way on a camping trip. We've owned an Aframe, without toilet, so we know a number of things about TT's, but things like black tank dumping is new to us. Thanks brother!

  • @MrNtomkins
    @MrNtomkins8 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. Jealous of the size of your tanks. We have a UK '91 Mercedes C class and it has a 3 gallon Black tank (yes, 3 gallon) that you remove from the RV and empty by pouring it out, a 12 gallon grey tank and a 12 gallon fresh water tank. It lasts us and our 3 kids about 3 days. Love your practical vids the best and the little tips and upgrades you do....roll on!

  • @emm509
    @emm5094 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Eric! We dumped our tanks for the first time this week. There was a big line at the dump station, and we were faster than most people!

  • @Templar1129
    @Templar11298 жыл бұрын

    Great video Eric! You made it interesting. My only complaint is that Jax did not give his input on maintaining a clean litter box.

  • @paulotoole1508
    @paulotoole15086 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job, planning on buying our first small camper this summer and this makes the process very simple for a newbie. Good to hear about the paper type, amazed that people even buy the stuff an RV store sells, until this video I was really sure if it was a money making racket but now I now. Walmart is is. I watched a video earlier on dumping a cassette toilet but not many campers have these and it looked easy but so did this. Filter idea is a very good idea.

  • @TheSilviomorraz
    @TheSilviomorraz4 жыл бұрын

    excellent nomadic, I will take first rv trip this coming month, this information is priceless, Thanks Nomadic

  • @austinadkins2357
    @austinadkins23578 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos, you've inspired me to try full timing!

  • @clenaghen123
    @clenaghen1238 жыл бұрын

    I don't have an RV, but I still watched this whole video! what ever you put up I watch,,,,, good day to you..... Sass

  • @friedenhiker1032
    @friedenhiker10328 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and great tips. I like how the camera showed each step. Thanks!

  • @whoodiestyle
    @whoodiestyle8 жыл бұрын

    great tips eric. I've only dumped the tank once on our trailer we use rarely and it took me 20mins lol.

  • @SandraLC7
    @SandraLC78 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this great video. I'm planning to rent an RV this fall and the one concern I had was cleaning out the tanks and getting water. Going to bookmark this video so I can watch it again before my trip. :-)

  • @CharlesinGA
    @CharlesinGA8 жыл бұрын

    Your video editing skills have improved immensely in the past several months. This is a very professional presentation, one of your best. I think 4 minutes is a little rushed, but I agree, it should not take long. It is a good idea to have a spray bottle of bleach to use also, and some places (I understand) require that you use a threaded adapter on the dump pipe in the ground.

  • @christinesutton6507
    @christinesutton65078 жыл бұрын

    The best video on this subject anywhere!

  • @adey88splace
    @adey88splace8 жыл бұрын

    That was incredibly informative! Thank you.

  • @jwall62
    @jwall628 жыл бұрын

    nice, am going out in the rv for the first time ever and this is my biggest concern! Thanks. Nice post production on this one too.

  • @ThatNomadicCouple
    @ThatNomadicCouple7 жыл бұрын

    great video Eric very informative! have a great day!

  • @99ETC
    @99ETC8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for getting back to the basics. Great stuff!

  • @bobshaw4063
    @bobshaw40638 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Very informative Eric.

  • @cygnet1963
    @cygnet19635 жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial Eric, I know this is an older video but I’m a newbie and this was good basic info!

  • @praterguys
    @praterguys8 жыл бұрын

    As always,great video and great information.Stay safe my friend

  • @MrShadower2
    @MrShadower28 жыл бұрын

    Great video Eric. it's funny I was watching ur old vids yesterday and I watched that old one lol

  • @ladyintn48
    @ladyintn488 жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric! We camp about 4 months out of year so we are not full timers, nor do we travel that much. I agree with you on the toilet paper for someone like you that is on the go all the time. The motion of the camper as you are traveling will keep the "Angel Soft" toilet paper from sticking to sides, etc. However we stay in a place for up to three weeks and there is no motion. I would be afraid in those situations to use regular toilet paper. Just a thought....might not be correct, but just something to think about because I sure wouldn't want to clog up those lines....Great video as usual...really enjoy watching you and living through your adventures.

  • @walterl9623
    @walterl96233 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I've never done this before, and the video is a huge help!

  • @daiman56
    @daiman568 жыл бұрын

    Great Tutorial, thanks Eric.

  • @TravelswithMom
    @TravelswithMom8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! This puts my mind at ease.

  • @jamesbookervorever
    @jamesbookervorever8 жыл бұрын

    well done tutorial Eric, thanks

  • @jaywellington6504
    @jaywellington65046 жыл бұрын

    SUPERB instructions AND Tips!

  • @jessicaolson3565
    @jessicaolson35652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I'm out on my first trip with my TT, and the tanks are full, so I gotta dump them tomorrow for the first time. P-trap with the hose - excellent idea! I'm going to do that!

  • @BubbasgarageTv
    @BubbasgarageTv8 жыл бұрын

    Good job on the tutorial Eric!

  • @sampena4128
    @sampena41288 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very helpful.

  • @kathyhurrle2966
    @kathyhurrle29668 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!!

  • @Daniel28021991
    @Daniel280219918 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial Eric!!!

  • @kadogshowtv7222
    @kadogshowtv72228 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for repost!!! better audio than last time :) Learned a LOT from your channel... Keep it up!

  • @barbaraaspengen9810
    @barbaraaspengen98108 жыл бұрын

    Eric what a great video so important to so thanks for sharing with all of us.

  • @bobyocum1432
    @bobyocum14328 жыл бұрын

    Great info Eric,Thank you.

  • @LaneMaxwell
    @LaneMaxwell3 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated video, going out in my new camper for the first time this weekend and trying to figure out how to do all of this :)

  • @etheroar6312
    @etheroar63128 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial on a difficult subject.

  • @Jamcam99
    @Jamcam998 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial Eric

  • @RealKleptomane
    @RealKleptomane8 жыл бұрын

    Keep doin what you doin man love videos especially the how to's! Thanks for the video.

  • @TheZoomin9
    @TheZoomin98 жыл бұрын

    Great video Eric!

  • @takayama1638
    @takayama16388 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial Eric! Thanks.

  • @mariadelcmontalvo6116
    @mariadelcmontalvo61168 жыл бұрын

    thanks you for teaching I am new on this and I really appreciate your help!

  • @robertgullickson8758
    @robertgullickson87588 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric. You nailed it!

  • @stringbender57
    @stringbender578 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial Eric! You may have found your niche. Good job!

  • @brendamurdock5144
    @brendamurdock51448 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. And we use Angel soft too... its thin enough and soft to break down easily.... Going to try your Campco Rv Treatment, hopefully the smell is better then the blue liquid we use that smells chemically.... Thanks Eric...

  • @luemoonba
    @luemoonba8 жыл бұрын

    Great video. We need to know these things. Thank you.

  • @RussellParker
    @RussellParker8 жыл бұрын

    It cracks me up the way you go into the whole RV salesman stance on this one. LMFAO. I'm not a troll... this is not a negative complaint... it just cracked me up. You are a natural born actor Eric. I know you must have watched a million new RV sales demo videos... just like I have... and the way you sorta stand off to the side and slowly motion at the RV... waving your hand... hahahaha... too funny. Hey man... this is what makes your vids entertaining... keep it up. I'll keep watching... and good luck in your adventures.

  • @DavidLinn
    @DavidLinn8 жыл бұрын

    excellent video! very detailed!

  • @msh9438
    @msh94383 жыл бұрын

    I think this is so helpful, I always wondered how hard it was to do that,,,,, awesome on the how to thanks so much,,,,

  • @october17leftyjason32
    @october17leftyjason32 Жыл бұрын

    Very nicely said . I am going to change mines for the 1st time! I’m a little nervous but I have to do it for my family. I will keep you guys updated. So far I also heard to put on knee protectors from kneeling in poop , just in case. I don’t have that now but I do have old cloths so that might do. Also I’m changing mines in the middle of the freezing winter! Oh god why 😅. In my joker voice “ & here we go”

  • @leewilliams7443
    @leewilliams74437 жыл бұрын

    Great informative Vid thanks Eric....

  • @DavidSmith-bt6qe
    @DavidSmith-bt6qe8 жыл бұрын

    Great video, my wife will be happy to know we can use Angle Soft instead of the super thin RV stuff. I also like the idea. Thanks.

  • @coates9580
    @coates95808 жыл бұрын

    I always clean the black water tank out with the water at the dump station at least 2 times and then pull the drain always put chemicals in your black water tank I get the one at the Big Blue Store and it doesn't hurt to dump a little down in the grey water tank and my grey and black water tank are smaller than yours there's something like 5 to8 gallons and I have two caps not one like yours ones for the grey water ones for the black water thanks for sharing the information Eric great video

  • @colleenmcdermott5492
    @colleenmcdermott54928 жыл бұрын

    He's a good teacher

  • @Pretzels425
    @Pretzels4258 жыл бұрын

    Some helpful tips. We've been to that dump station in Elma a few times. Why do they never have a garbage receptacle near the dump stations in WA? It would be nice to toss the soiled gloves and soiled sani-wipes right there rather than have to bring them inside the RV.

  • @ajjohnson8088
    @ajjohnson80882 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial.

  • @sueg2658
    @sueg26588 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @robfranke814
    @robfranke8148 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, useful video!

  • @BernalilloGirl
    @BernalilloGirl8 жыл бұрын

    A very helpful video - thanks a bunch!

  • @mwdeters
    @mwdeters8 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. Thanks

  • @eric09laura
    @eric09laura8 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video.

  • @notanomad9320
    @notanomad93208 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, Eric, of course I can't help but thinking of cousin Eddie at the Griswalds dumping his tanks in the street. Since we only have a small roadtrek, we prefer to reserve the toilet for only #1.

  • @laurakramer396

    @laurakramer396

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand why people have to refer urine as #1 and stool or feces as #2. Yes I worked in a hospital and it's ok to call them what they are.