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Sun, 23 July 2017 07:03

eagleman 73 Sequoia 26

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Registered: July 2017
Location: Virginia Beach

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When I first bought my GMC in 1992 and had to dump a black tank for the first time, I decided that from my boating experiences that I was definitely going to install a "marine type" macerator. I grouped together the parts needed and installed a system. NEVER EVER was I sorry and NEVER EVER did I have to mess with those nasty expandable waste hoses, gutter supports, donuts, etc.
My permanent solution includes a standard PVC "T" fitting right after the dump valve which continues the old line plus the "T" goes through a standard rubber bushing where the macerator is directly attached. Output of the macerator goes through a permanent heavy duty rubber discharge hose to the back bumper where a standard hose bib is attached. I have a special orange "waste hose" (from Amazon) that is used to discharge to the dump site. Power is off the rear battery and switched on/off by a hidden waterproof switch in the rear storage compartment. Didn't want to mount the switch someplace where someone (kids, curious adults) might flick it just to see what it turned on. I can now dump the entire waste tank faster and cleaner than you can hook up the standard waste system. Usually, I don't even hook up to a waste connection at a campground because the permanent macerator driven system works so easily.
The parts are standard parts from RV shop (or Amazon) and Home Depot and only takes a couple of hours to install. The macerator is mounted between frame rails to the bottom of the rear floor (using a 2-1/2" wooden spacer) where the floor starts to slope up (between my rear Gaucho seats) and the discharge hose and wiring runs along left frame rail. Really simple to install in a couple of hours (honestly) using only a drill, saw and soldering gun. I can send a list of parts and photos if you wish. I recommend a permanent installation and keeping some "screw on" hose caps to re-attach after discharge. You can probably assemble these parts much cheaper than the listed kit price.

John 73" Sequoia Virginia Beach, VA.

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		Re: Portable Macerators By: eagleman 73 Sequoia 26 on Sun, 23 July 2017 07:03
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