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@danielbaron2358

8 ай бұрын

I believe the storage pipe diameter is two big and it curls up and gets stuck that way. They couldn’t get a short section of it in.

After hooking up the sewer hose to dump, I ALWAYS open the grey tank for a few seconds first to ensure that the connections are good and the sewer hose hasn't sprung any leaks or deteriorated. I'd much rather have the grey tank contents on the ground unexpectedly than black tank contents. After a few seconds, I close the grey tank valve and open the black tank valve. When the black tank us empty, I finish emptying the grey tank to flush the hose.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip Doug, thanks for adding!

@rolloverriderpgr

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you're allowing the grey tank to empty into the black to get the solids out better?

@rickjones2534

2 жыл бұрын

@@rolloverriderpgr Grey tank does not go into black tank. that's why there is two tanks.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickjones2534 here's how you would do it.... first you would need a gate valve installed at the end of your sewer pipe. with gray closed, open black tank factory valve and the aftermarket valve at the end of the pipe. then close black and end valve, open gray, it will flow back up into the black to flush a bit more, then open end valve to dump everything.

@alisonmcirvin4763

2 жыл бұрын

Newbie 5th wheel owner here... so does the grey tank empty into the black tank or empty into it's own exit hose? Thanks!

Quite possibly the best black tank management video on KZread.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I would ever make that claim, but I definitely appreciate the generous comment Ryan. I'm happy you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting!

@ericknowles1637

3 жыл бұрын

I would agree.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericknowles1637 thank you!

@edwardsteiner2766

2 жыл бұрын

I WILL SECOND THAT!

@deand3621

2 жыл бұрын

Quite possibly Ryan is correct.

Just bought my rv.....I'm a 67 y/o single woman, I was very concerned about black tank duties!! Now I feel it will be a breeze! Thank you!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Loretta! Safe travels to you my friend!!!

I installed a bidet on my commode. Just like in the house 🤗. Minimizes the need for toilet tissue. Helps to keep the black tank hydrated. And, it keeps keeps my bootie happy 😉

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

25 күн бұрын

thanks for the comment!

I am a new, first time travel trailer owner at 64 and I cannot adequately express how helpful your videos have been for me. A simple thank you seems trite... but sincerely thank you very much.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Peter, safe travels!

@gereshomeE

Жыл бұрын

Hello Peter! All the BEST! ☺

@tricia8573

Жыл бұрын

Me, too. 63, and first travel trailer this week

Who watches this FREE video with tons of excellent, FREE advice and has the nerve to give it a thumbs down? Amazingly informative video Ross & Tara!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment!

@okguy05

2 жыл бұрын

Are the people who watch this also smart enough to get a driver's license?

Just before a decent drive i put 5 gallons of water a 20# bag of ice and a bottle of dawn dishsoap. Works awesome

Pretty sure I just found RV Jesus! 😮 Thank you, new trailer owner.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

One of the tricks I use to clean my black tank after dumping is to leave the black valve open, raise the sewer hose about 2 ft near the valve and then open the gray tank valve. I leave it open for about 30 seconds to allow 10-15 gallons of soapy gray water to run into the black tank, loosening up any stuck deposits. I then close the gray valve and lower the sewer hose, allowing the soapy gray water to drain out of the black tank taking any remaining deposits with it. Then I shut the black valve and drain the rest of the water in my gray tank normally. I'm a full-timer who boondocks most of the time, so I don't use as much water in the black tank as I should. I've found this method cleans the black tank quickly and effectively so I haven't had any problems with waste accumulation for the last 3 years since I've been using this technique. BTW I use Blue Power in my black tank and wash my dishes with Dawn, squirting a little extra down the sink about once a week to help keep the gray tank clean and grease free too.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip to save water Chip! Thanks for watching!

@glfredrick1

2 жыл бұрын

We do the same, but using a flush elbow with an additional slide valve. As long as the gray tank is near full the pressure will be one way toward the black tank. Pull gray, backflush for about 10 seconds, shut down gray, then dump black again.

@raesalim9341

2 жыл бұрын

@@glfredrick1 We do something similar, but as you said, only when the gray tank is full. You never want any backflow from the black tankgoing into the gray tank!

@coryj9329

2 жыл бұрын

Genious

@robertware5844

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t that contaminate gray tank possibly?

This is definitely the best video I’ve seen on black tanks and maintenance and I’ve watched quite a few, thank you

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alton, I appreciate the kind comment. I’m glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

@sandygeorge-manning7906

2 жыл бұрын

sooo true

@SienkRJ

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

Ross, this is a very well chronologically order video on the RV black tank system maintenance and care. After almost 2 years of off-and-on RV Travel Trailer use, I have watched dozens of videos learning proper use of my black tank. I will agree with Ryan that this is possibly the best black tank management video on KZread. Really like your channel. Safe travels and happy camping.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

happy you liked it and glad to have you on board!

Guys, I've gotta mention, when you're at a campground dump site with people waiting in line, please be considerate. Don't be doing multiple dumps with 5gal of water in the toilet between dumps, as instructed in this video. It's too time consuming. This process is only appropriate when you are dumping at your home or at your campsite, and there is nobody waiting for you to finish.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

8 ай бұрын

this is mentioned in the video description

I agree with you on TP! I worked in a pulp & paper mill for 30 years. Our converting plant made toilet paper under numerous brand names, including specialty RV toilet papers. The rolls of toilet tissue coming off the paper machines were as much as 10 foot wide and 6-9 foot in diameter. The rolls weighed as much as 15,000 pounds before going on a winder to make the smaller rolls you see in stores! The only real difference in consumer/commercial TP was the packaging, the same tissue paper went in them all!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Steve.

@TexasTornado66

Жыл бұрын

How come Scott makes me bleed when I wipe, but Northern doesn’t (and Charmin has so much dust it makes me sneeze?)

@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.

Жыл бұрын

@@TexasTornado66 All are not created equal. More importantly you may have a hemorrhoid or anal fissure(s) requiring treatment. No toilet tissue should cause one to bleed under normal use.

@oni_goroshi

5 ай бұрын

​@@TexasTornado66that Scott guy sounds really abusive.

@112ayoung

Ай бұрын

@@oni_goroshi 🙃

I’ve watched several black tank videos in preparation for my 1st RV trip. This is the best video I’ve seen so far. Thank you

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Driving with water in the tank is a great idea, the sloshing is truly a great way to help clean that thing.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 ай бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting!

A tank cleaning service recommended a Calgon/Pine Sol blend for our black tank. We’ve never had an issue with odors and the Calgon makes the water slippery so less waste/debris sticks to the tank. Also, when we empty the black tank, we always put a bucket or two of HOT water down the toilet while the gate valve is open which really helps loosen and immediately discard anything that might be stuck.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for watching and adding to the information in this video!

@margepinkowski2797

2 жыл бұрын

What amounts do you use for Calvin/PineSol together?

@farklealberts

2 жыл бұрын

Ancient Chinese Secret?

@robinnewton563

2 жыл бұрын

@@margepinkowski2797 hi Marge. What is the recipe?

@drillnpick

2 жыл бұрын

@@margepinkowski2797 what is your recipe for this cleaner?? Tnx

I’m so glad I found your channel! I’ll be sharing this video with my brother in law because he calls us all the time for RV tips and help. We also use Happy Camper to keep the odors away and always recommend to all the rvers we meet.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, glad you commented, checking out your channel now and subbed. Very impressed! Appreciate the support of our new channel too!

Hi Ross- this was one for the best how to on Black Tank maintenance we have watch.. Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys, really appreciate it! Hope you are both doing well.

Very well organized, without frills or drama. Thank you! We'll be changing our routine a bit, given that this is our first year with a travel trailer with a toilet.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment Jeff. Welcome aboard!

Excellent video. Finally a video that states exactly what’s needed without all the other bs. Thanks

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Troy, I like keeping my how to videos short and to the point for my viewers, and glad it is appreciated. Thank you for watching and commenting sir.

we use a borax and soap mixture for treating our black tank. Much to what you said about putting water in the tank, we make sure there is a few gallons in the tank then pour 1/4 cup of borax and 1/4 cup of dawn dish soap before hitting the road. Then when on the road it all sloshes around in the tank and coats the walls and actually can break down any debris that is stuck to the walls and even stuck to the sensors. We have yet to have a single bit of smell from our tank using this method. excellent video for newbies like us, this is our first year with a toy hauler and have taken many tips from pros like you!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and thanks for contributing to the video and the nice comment!

When we are going a good distance we fill the tank with enough water to cover the bottom of the tank. We then dump a bag of ice in. The ice sloshes around as u drive down the road cleaning the tank. Works really well!

@Sunny-kn6th

Жыл бұрын

Good idea. Doesn’t work in the summer

@13kkja13

Жыл бұрын

@@Sunny-kn6th yeah here in Texas I would have to dump the ice with the truck running, jump in and go. Even then I doubt it would do anything in the 5 minutes before it melted.

@davidhein4300

Жыл бұрын

Adding ice is a great way to clean the tank. I put in 40lbs without any water. Even if it’s hot, it’s gonna slosh around for a while. My gauges still don’t work :(

Just checked in on this video again. So proud at how well it's doing. It's by far the best Black Tank management video out there. Awesome!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

thanks guys. Hope you 2 are doing well. Let's get a britney sometime!

You made the mysterious black tank so logical, great presentation. Top tip however, the bucket over the tongue jack - love it. Thanks!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy, and thanks for commenting Curt.

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Soaking the black tank overnight, genius. It fixed the issue we had with our grey tanks. Well done and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.

Very informative! Thanks so much for posting! We bought a new trailer this year and this tutorial will ensure that we keep the black and grey tank in tip top shape and plug free.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, appreciate you watching Ron.

The most comprehensive and well scaffolded presentation on Rv black tank operation I’ve seen. Thanks

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment! Glad you enjoyed.

Great video. I've been pulling a trailer for 15 years, and this is the type of info I share with friends who are new to RVing. Nice job.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff.

I just started the RV living life. Greatly enjoying but just dealt with my first BT flush. I had my tank open into the park pipe, and thankfully learned before it was too late to close my tank before my pyramid got to big. I also have the Camco 45 clear with the water flush nozzle and that helped so much flushing the tank out. Thanks for this great video!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

I use a Rhino Blaster to back flush my tanks. It has a clear portion so you see what was not dumped the first time. I've been impressed by how much comes out after a couple back flushes.

I’m considering an RV and found this video exceptional. Clear and concise delivery.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the kind response Bob.

Absolute newbie and I can't thank you enough for such a comprehensive tutorial....

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed.

I have been having problems with my black tank and while watching a lot of videos this is the one that helped me the most.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped John. Thanks for watching and commenting!

As someone that has just entered this lifestyle, this has been a very useful and well explained lesson. Have had a septic system my entire life and think of the Black tank as the same.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bill!

@MarkBarrack

10 ай бұрын

It is not a septic system. Well maybe. Septic tanks hold water continuously. That is where the microbes take time to grow and digest your waste. Black tanks typically do not hold water long enough to achieve this effect. But maybe yours does hold waste long enough.

First time setting up and bringing out our RV next weekend. Watching all I can. Your video was so helpful to understand.

I agree. This is the most clear and comprehensive video I have viewed. Thank you.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian.

Thank you so very much for this very thorough and informative video, we are going to be full time newbie rv’ers beginning in the of August, and this was the one area I was really struggling with, your video made it extremely clear and easy to comprehend! Thanks so very much!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

glad it helped, and thanks for watching and commenting Joy!

Outstanding detail! You have a new subscriber, and I’ll be getting a bucket tonight.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn! Glad you enjoyed!

This is, without a doubt, is the best, most informative video on Black tank maintenance I've ever seen! Outstanding!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, the comment is appreciated. Glad you liked!

I’m a new RVer and this was an awesome video for me. I can’t tell you how many trailers I’ve been in that had that sewage smell. I will share this video with them. I will also save this one so I can refer back to it. Excellent!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked and thanks for watching!

Very informative, well organized, easily understood. I am a newbie and I have watched at least 10 different videos on black tank maintenance. This one is by far the best! Thank you. Will definitely be watching some of your other videos.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Judith! Welcome to the channel!

This was a very well done video with a bunch of tips and recommendations on maintaining our black tank. I already do a couple of the things you mentioned, but not all. Now I have a better understanding of how the system works and how to keep it cleaner, if that’s even possible given what it contains, during our travels. I tried to visualize how to cover our jack stand and then I remembered that we have a fifth-wheel RV and it doesn’t have a jack stand…LOL. Regardless, having a spare 5 gal bucket is a great tip that has multiple uses in maintaining an RV.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Yours is the best tutorial on black tank maintenance anywhere out there. Thank you, Ross.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

This is the first video about black tanks at all, but it’s very thorough and very informative. now I know what to do/get when I buy an RV.. Thank you!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

Thanks for this video! We have been weekend warriors for 7+ years, I definitely learned some things from your video! 🙌🏽

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

thats awesome, we are weekend warriors for 5 years, and still loving it! glad you enjoyed, and welcome to the channel!

This is THE BEST video I've watched regarding black tank maintenance. We pick up our Grand Design this weekend and I've been binge watching so many videos. Subscribed!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment David, we put a lot of research and personal experiences into this video so others can be properly educated. Congrats on the new camper! What model did you get?

@davidandbrandee

3 жыл бұрын

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS We ended up getting a 265bh. Perfect layout for us and the little one.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidandbrandee very nice, have fun my friend!

@eander0319

2 жыл бұрын

We have a GD 337RLS. There are some great Facebook GD groups with lots of good info.

Looking at doing RVing full time here at the beginning of the year and trying to educate myself with all thing's needed for RV living. Thanks for the video and other comments on this thread!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Amanda!

@jimbarnes3214

2 жыл бұрын

I used the bag of ice to do a cleaning while travelling because my sensor wasn’t working and always said 3/4 full. It now is reading and tells me the tank is empty..a friend to,d me about this and it worked great.

As a newbie to RVs I am glad I reviewed during our 2nd trip before any issues developed. These we not explained to us when we purchased. Thanks!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Gerry!

Very informative video. I have been camping since 1965. First growing up with my parents, then I got my own. First rv we had with a bathroom was a 21' Norris TT in 1969, then had 5th wheels and Class As. All of the tips I was taught by my father and it's always hard to get new rv guest to understand why you always put @2" of water over the flush valve after using the john. Never had a flush valve seal dry out.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Greg. Do you have pictures of those old campers? I bet it would be nostalgic to walk through that camper again you had in 69.

Excellent video. We've been full timing for a bit over a month and not had any issues. We use Happy Camper powder as directed and the tethorford seal treatment periodically and love them both.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching Rick, and thanks for commenting. Have fun out there!

Much of this is common sense, but I never realized these things until watching this. Wonderful tutorial, thank you!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

As an individual moving from years of having a pop-up to a new 2022 travel trailer, this video has greatly upped my knowledge as to just HOW to maintain my tanks. THANK YOU

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

glad it helped!

Great video! My husband and I have only been full-time RVers for 4 months, and we got a serious clog at the bottom of the toilet pipe. We tried everything to get it unstuck with no success. We could even see our toilet paper (Scott for RVs) sitting there not dissolving. After watching this video, we went and bought the cleaning wand and it worked beautifully! We also went and bought cheap Walmart toilet paper for septic tanks, and nonmore clogs! And we make sure to put water in the tank now after each cleaning. Thanks so much for saving our toilet!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m happy to know the video helped. Safe travels!

@pamelaouellette6682

Жыл бұрын

What Walmart septic tp do you use, please? Ty

@raymondwilliams4584

Жыл бұрын

@christinazuehl9045

@grantmarut7488

Жыл бұрын

You can use any kind of toilet paper don't believe that you have to use certain kind

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Grant, she’s saying that the Scot’s RV branded TP is what clogged her toilet. I would respectfully disagree that you can use whatever TP you want. There’s quite a few comments on this video about people using “Rv TP” and getting clogs. What you should be using is septic safe TP, because it is designed to break down and dissolve in standing water.

This is a great video. I would only add that in some smaller RVs, the bathroom sink drains into the black tank, not the gray. This is actually a good thing, both for keeping water in the black tank and extending the time between trips to the dump station. Here is one hint: When I dump while winterizing, I pull onto leveling blocks in a way that angles my tanks down toward the valves. That way, I get every bit of water out. Because of the design of my rig, it's the only time my black tank is ever truly empty, since gravity works against fully dumping the rest of the time.

We live full time in our RV and I had no clue that you should keep water in your tank! makes sense. I am so glad I found your video!!!! Thank you!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I lived full time for years, now will be traveling about 10 times a year in a restored rare classic motorhome. Thanks for the refresher course. I subscribed because you explain simple enough so that even I can understand😎, and no b.s. to it. Thanks again!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the nice comment Noah, safe travels in your restored motorhome!

Bucket "cover" on electric tongue jack is an awesome idea. we always carry a bucket for firepit safety, filling black tank after emptying, quick wash, etc. I hadn't seen that tip yet.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

glad you liked, thanks for watching Andre!

@rolloverriderpgr

2 жыл бұрын

Someone stole my bucket so I got a bicycle cable lock and drilled a hole at the top of the bucket because someone else pried the handle off and took that bucket that was locked on! Damn campground thieves are getting thick! Is it legal to catch them and duct tape them to a tree with honey poured on their heads to see how friendly the native species play!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

@@rolloverriderpgr I won’t tell anyone if you don’t!

Great job! You got it all covered in this video Ross. 👍🏼

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I haven’t gotten to your new one yet. Been really busy editing this video along with a new one coming out this weekend. I’d like to be able to sit down and watch the whole video at once. Safe travels my friend.

This was SOOO helpful, and reassuring. I’m experienced in my profession, but totally NOT in my travel trailer. Thank you!!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Love the videos. We use both the thetford and the bio method. Still have sensor issues but we have no odor issue. But I have been using it when needed. I will start adding water before needed and on the travel time to the campsite. Makes a lot of sense!

Great info! We bought a used travel trailer and will be taking our maiden voyage next week. There is so much to know, and this video was so informative and easy to follow.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

He does a great job explaining all your options for cleaning and the importance of keeping liquids in your black tank. I usually will drive around the campground to allow the pyramid to break up by sloshing the liquid around in tank. We also have a lined garbage can that the TP can be put into versus in the tank. The paper absorbs the liquid which if there is a quanity it can also cause pyramids. So just alot easier to dispose of it daily by garbage.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

10 ай бұрын

thanks for stopping by and commenting Rick.

@c-qc-q2021

9 ай бұрын

My wife has a toilet paper fetish and tosses wads down the toilet. Needless to say, the exit passage was blocked badly. I poured about a cup of Dawn dishwashing detergent down the toilet and drove home, and used the local dump station where it flushed like a tidal wave. Downside was driving with a full black tank which caused a little sway, so I drove a little slower. Btw, Thetford RV toilet paper has given me blockage problems. I prefer Scott's RV toilet paper.

This video will be my black tank checklist. All of your videos are going to make my first purchase so much easier!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

5 ай бұрын

thanks again, hope our videos are helping my friend.

We are RV newbies. This video has been extremely helpful. Thank you.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Jeff!

I have the black tank flush but still use the "wand" once or twice a season, works great and is the only way to truly spray rinse all four walls and sensors.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Keith, the more comments I see like yours makes me think I might get one and spray the tank a couple times a year too. I agree the factory flush port isn’t hitting the entire inside of the tank. Thanks for watching and adding to the discussion!

@wessprouse523

2 жыл бұрын

Where can you buy the wand???

We store the rv at my dad's. He had the forsite to install a drain to city sewer at the right spot for the campers. We wash out the tank each trip. We live in a freeze zone so we can't leave water in the tank in winter. Winter camping we have insulated skirt and heaters. Try to park over the drain at the winter site so hose is in the non-freezing part of the camper. Water is heated hose. No problems down to -20°F. Need a dehumidifier for the camper to prevent condensation.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks!

Best I have seen so far! I'm 71 and new to having a black tank (had a popup prior). Very helpful.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 ай бұрын

thank you for watching and commenting!

THANK YOUUUUU SO MUCH. We are newbies and you are so easy to listen too very easy to understand and thank you to the other commenters. Yall are life savers!!!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

Wow! Excellent information. I didn't know. Had my first black tank clog in 8 years using my RV. Added more water using the black tank sprinkler and nothing. What cleared the clog for me was to leave the black tank valve open and open the grey water valve. This must have caused a suction and pulled the black water clog. Lucky for me I went through this process the day before leaving the camp site. FYI - I did not know about adding 5 gallons of water to a black tank once it is cleaned. I would add a little water but in the future I will start adding 5 gallons to the black tank. Gus.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with everybody Gus. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Thank you very much for this video. I just initiated myself to this wonderful world of RV. It was extremely important for me

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sandygeorge-manning7906

2 жыл бұрын

me too

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandygeorge-manning7906 glad you enjoyed!

Excellent tips and straightforward methods to maintain the black tank. Not yet an RV'r, but feel like I'll be well informed when the day comes with videos like this. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment Ed.

Thank you for the content. The bucket hack is great. I used to use a cleaning wand on a hose down the toilet. Worked better than the internal flush/cleaning system. Takes care of pyramids, gets all of the inside, and flushes quicker than your two more buckets of water. Worked best with two people.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Roy.

This is, by far, the most informative and best explained video I have found so far...my family's first time rving and we are doing it semi long-term, so we are trying to get what information we can.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Ай бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting!

Great video and very useful tips , Thank you for all the links to help newbies in the covid upsurge of camping and learning a new love for what history and places to explore in their own back yard !!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, thanks for the comment Steven!

Excellent video... straight up no frills Appreciate the help you give.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Christopher!

Thank you for this comprehensive video. I'm talking with a guy about buying his used toy hauler as my first RV. So I appreciate the overview as I know nothing about RVs.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it help!

First time rv’er. First long weekend “try out” trip in a couple of weeks. Invaluable video, very well explained and covered everything I need to know. Thanks a million!

@jessiemayall3720

Жыл бұрын

me too!

Great video. After I dump the dump, I add a cap full of Calgon water softener, a half of Calgon cap of blue Dawn dish soap, and mix that with a gallon and a half of warm water. With the black tank closed, I dump the mixture into the toilet and brush the toilet clean. Then I drop it into the tank, and fill the toilet bowl full of water 2x as you described in the video. I do this process every time I dump the black. It doesn't matter if I'm traveling or still at the camp site. I can honestly say I've never had a sewage smell come into the trailer. The only difference I do is on travel day, at the water connection I squirt more Dawn down into my black tank flush hose. Also on travel day, I do my above process to the gray tank. The only tip I would add is that when I arrive at a new camp site, even if it's been a few weeks, even after I hook up, I do not dump either tank at all until it's necessary. This keeps that same water softener and Dawn in the tanks as long as possible.

I have watched many KZread videos on black tank management (We are first time RVers), and this is the best and most informative I have watched.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment Frank. I appreciate that!

Thank you so much for such a well organized, easy to understand tutorial. I learned so much!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

You’re quite welcome!

The ice does work, my last trip the black tank sensor was stuck at 3/4 full. I dumped the ice down in the black tank for the trip home and when I got home, the sensor was back to empty. It’s the only way you can basically get any type of scrubbing inside the tank, then it just melts away.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting!

@jamesglenn520

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard of using the ice in an empty tank just as your leaving so it can kinda move around and Scrape the bottom of the tank 👍

We just went from a pop up camper to a travel trailer, which we haven't even picked up yet at the dealership, and I have been learning so much from your videos. Plan on continuing to watch more for sure. Thank you for taking the time to do stuff like this for newbies like us!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@leegandysdroid

Жыл бұрын

SAME! We were teardrop campers for 5 years and just ordered a GeoPro that we'll get soon. Watching these videos really helps and I'm very grateful!

@NavigatingChaos

Жыл бұрын

We've been tent campers for years. Now that kiddos are grown, we just purchased our first travel trailer. Hubby grew up travel trailer camping and knows a lot, but even he enjoyed watching and learning about new techniques and tricks. The black tank has been the one thing that troubles me the most...so this video really set my mind at ease that it's not as big of a deal as I was making it out to be. Knowledge is power!

@adalawatkins2934

Жыл бұрын

same!

@HockeyInd

Жыл бұрын

Same here Travis. Can't wait and also nervous at the same time.

I've already forwarded this vid to a few family members 'cuz found it so useful. Thanks for the effort in putting it together.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked, and thanks for sharing!!!

Finally, a video that seems to be detailed about steps in order .. will be watching as I still don't have the hang of this!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the nice comment!

Clear, concise, and full of common sense. Wish I'd been able to access your videos when I first started RVing, but even after 20+ years, I never fail to learn something from them. Well done.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

That means a lot coming from a 20 year veteran. Thank you!

Great job on the video. There's nothing to be afraid of here - it just takes some getting used to. I bought my trailer used (8 yrs/old)- the black tank indicator was stuck on 2/3 from the get go. 1) I tried partially filling, adding treatment, allowing to sit for 24 hrs and then travelling the rv before dumping the tank. 2) Fill and dump repeatedly - nothing seemed to work. Before our third trip I purchased a Camco 40074 RV Flexible Swivel Stik with Shutoff Valve at Walmart. You mentioned something similar in the video. After dumping/rinsing the tank I ran the swivel stik for 5-10 mins - the flexible hose allows you to move it around different sections of the tank - and voila our sensors give accurate readings! Ever since - following many of your tips - keeping the tank wet, using a treatment, and occasionally running the swivel stik, we've had no issues at all. Happy camping!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice and informative comment! Happy camping!

Great video. I love your Keep it Simple thought process. I think anyone who is concerned about black and gray tank issues, will not have black and gray tank issues because we can't stop thinking about keeping them clean and functional. Thank you for creating this video.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment John!

Excellent video. Clear, concise, and common sense tips. Thank you.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, I appreciate that.

Thanks for the great information I am always willing to learn new things and I am quite the do-it-yourselfer type of guy

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Kerry, thanks for commenting!

What a fantastic video and information. Thank you.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked, and thanks for listing our channel on your page! That means a lot and we appreciate it!

Brand new to RV living and this is best information I have seen. I've been concerned about the "notorious black tank". Can't thank you enough.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great video. Lots of great advice. Thank you so much. I appreciated the mention of dumping ice into the toilet. Ice in the black tank doesn't work. There are now a couple videos out that prove how ineffectual ice is at cleaning and scraping the tank one of the best is on The Fit RV channel. The theory "sounds good" but doesn't work. Try this at home. Take a handful of flour and peanut butter. Mix it well adding small amounts of water and a square or two of toilet paper until what you have in your hand is about the consistency of human excrement. Place this mixture into a pan or container with a flat bottom (make sure to use a pan or container that does NOT have a non-stick coating). Literally, drop or plop the mixture into the bottom of the container. Let it sit until the exterior of the pile is dry to the touch and it has stuck to the bottom of the container (turn the container 90 degrees to makes sure the pile of simulated poo is stuck). Now, simulating that you have emptied your black tank, place ice cubes in the bottom. Simulating the rocking motion of your trailer as it drives down the road, move the container around. Remember, your trailer does rock and move when rolling down the road, and sometimes that motion will cause things to shift, but still the motion during towing is not violent shaking. You will notice the ice will have very little effect to absolutely no effect on your simulated poo pile. What if you add water??? Now go ahead and add some water to your container. Notice what happens to the ice... It floats. Notice floating ice doesn't scrape anything it hits, because it is floating. Over time as the ice melts and the water soaks in to your simulated poo the simulated poo may soften but it will take a very long time to dissolve.

Great vid! I leave my flush hose connected at the site. After cleaning black tank, I turn on the flush hose for 30 to 40 seconds (5/8" max is 9.8 GPM) to put aout 5 gallons back in. Better for me than lugging a sloshing bucket. You can quickly look up max flow for varying hose sizes instead of buying a flow sensor.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! One reason I like the bucket is because it’s a greater pressure force right where everything falls. Great idea looking up flow rates!

I'm a weekend warrior. After I dump I pull off to the side of the road and dump a bag of ice down into the tank. The ice chunks help clean the tank when driving and gives you a little big of starting water

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Bubba!

Great video for a newbie!❤ Thank you for getting to the point, not gabbering like some do and having common sense ideas.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I always check the dump valves before we leave, last year I went to dump one of our Frey tanks and someone had opened the gate and stole the handle. Fortunately it was a grey tank and I was able to force the cap back on until I could close the valve. Now I carry spare handles but ALWAYS check the handles and make sure the gate is closed before every dump. The other thing I carry is an oil filter pliers. It helps with the cap. I actually carry several and I’m always giving them away. They run $5 at harbor freight. Good video. Thanka

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Karl!

@ericjolly6802

2 жыл бұрын

Oil filter pliers is a great suggestion!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericjolly6802 agree!

This is such an informative video. It makes perfect sense. 💯

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen

Just bought my first TT and it will be delivered soon. This helped sooo much! Thank you!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks!!! Year old RV owner here. This helped so much!🌼🌼

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help.