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Re: [GMCnet] Sanitary Dump System, continued... [message #239890 is a reply to message #239860] Thu, 13 February 2014 16:43 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Mickey,

As noted in an earlier email about 17 feet of tubing extend from the rear bumper and it has been long enough. IIRC I only needed the
10 foot extension once.

Wal-Mart sells RV toilet paper and that's what we use. I GUESS it breaks down faster / better than household rectal ribbon.

I don't use any of the formaldehyde based toilet chemicals as it will kill the bacteria in a septic tank system.

Most dump stations provide a hose to flush the crap out of your slinky, however, with a macerator you don't have to do that. At most
dump stations the water is marked "NON POTABLE" and you fill up at your parking spot or a separate location.

We've been touring the USA for five summers and I think we've only paid to dump once maybe twice. We stay in RV parks and fill up
with fresh water and dump before we leave when we get down around 1/2.

I have one of these that works quite well:

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/handi-hose-50/1646

I chose the 50 foot model just in case, most times it IS overkill!

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

-----Original Message-----
From: Mickey Szilagyi

First, thanks to all of you that responded to our recent post about replacing our black tank and installing a macerator. You
provided a vast amount of information and we now have a plan that should come to fruition some time this spring.

There are a few other details we'd appreciate more information on. We have seen or driven by only a couple dump stations and have
not use one yet.

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.

Secondly, is the RV toilet paper a must or is that just a marketing gimmick? Can we use regular toilet paper?

Thirdly, are the RV black tank chemicals/additives necessary. Do they really work? 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?

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?

Ah, one more thing just came to mind. It sounds like there might occasionally be a fee to use a dump station. Is this common and
what would be an average or range of fees?

************

And off this topic but somewhat related - potable water supply and hoses.

I believe at each dumping station we've seen further on down the line a spigot for potable water. Or is that off at some other
location? How many of you trust this source of water or do you think like I'm thinking that someone has inadvertently used the
"wrong" hose on that spigot and we're better off gathering our fresh water supply at some other location.

Have any of you used one of those newly advertised expandable hoses that "fit in a paint can" for storage? Are they any good? Or
would we be better off just getting a separate old fashion 1/2 inch hose for potable water.

Again, thanks to all. I've said it before but it's worth mentioning again - this forum is priceless.

Mickey
1977 Kingsley, 403, Lansing, MI

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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