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Re: [GMCnet] Sanitary Dump System, continued... [message #239879 is a reply to message #239860] Thu, 13 February 2014 15:32 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
kelvin is currently offline  kelvin   United States
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Location: Eugene, OR
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On 2/13/2014 11:12 AM, Mickey Szilagyi wrote:
> About what length of macerator dump/pump hose should we plan to have available from where it exits/leaves the coach. This is the distance to the dump hole at a dump station. Is 10 feet enough? Or what would be a reasonable length necessary for the average dump station? We probably will carry an extension just in case we need more.

I have 10' coming off the LR corner of the coach. That's been plenty
everywhere I've dumped and more importantly, it's enough to reach the
sewer cleanout at home. Carrying an extension is a good idea but I
haven't for 11 years with no need for one.
> Secondly, is the RV toilet paper a must or is that just a marketing gimmick? Can we use regular toilet paper?

I've used both. I tend toward RV paper now. The macerator obviously
will handle both but there are trick to using and RV toilet (flushing
with enough water was one I had to learn) and the RV paper has proven to
be pretty much "clog free". It has less adhesives than regular paper so
you know it breaks down quicker. Maybe why I've had no issue with my
macerator for 11 years. Who knows.
> Thirdly, are the RV black tank chemicals/additives necessary. Do they really work?

Oh, you'll need something. The smell will tell you that after a day in
the hot sun.
Jerry Work has one he swears by that I haven't tried yet. I think it's
"Happy Campers" something...

> Our local RV sales/parts supplier tells us the chemical mix is mostly formaldehyde. Do the chemicals really help break down waste and toilet paper? Is it more of a deodorizer than anything else? Thoughts?

You don't want the formaldehyde type. You want an enzyme type. Our
system is big enough that you can actual get a colony of good stuff
growing down there and help keep the smell down and break things down a
bit. I've had good luck with Odorlos.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-cleaners/83-1721.htm

> Lastly, is there any dumping station etiquette that we should be aware of so we don't look like novice idiots. Can equipment be washed off at the station, like the slinky if used? Is there anything we should absolutely not do so as not to piss off the nexts in line?

You'll be so quick that they won't be pissed, they'll be amazed. How odd
is it that we love to show off our poop-shooters? :^)

Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR
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