| Holding Tank Cleaning Service - any good? [message #239593] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 18:26  |
George B.
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I see ads at RV parks for on-site holding tank cleaning service. Something more than just draining the tank. Has anyone here ever used one of these services and is it worth it.
I just got another coach that has been sitting for a few years and have no idea about the interior condition of the holding tanks. I wonder if such a service would be worth while...for a clean start?
George Butts
Las Vegas Nevada
73 "Custom 26' Q" & 76 23' Birchaven
71 Honda 600 Coupe & 01 Tracker Toads
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| Re: Holding Tank Cleaning Service - any good? [message #239604 is a reply to message #239593] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 19:00  |
lqqkatjon
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Location: St. Cloud, MN
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I would guess it depends on the price.
I think you could do just fine by yourself. fill 1/2 with water, then put a couple bags of ice in the toilet and drive around while the ice melts, then drain.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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| Re: Holding Tank Cleaning Service - any good? [message #239624 is a reply to message #239604] |
Tue, 11 February 2014 22:13 |
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Richard Andis
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Location: HELL Paso, TX
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I don't think anybody could do better than yourself. Pick up a "magic wand" and use lot of pressure. The ice trick might work as well.
When I was on submarines we'd hit the cook up for a bag of that industrial strength bug-juice (Kool-Aid) when we needed to clean the bilges. That stuff would cut through anything oily or greasy. biodegradable (I assume  ), and didn't air-bind the pumps (like soap or detergents). Something with lots of citric acid would be the civilian equivalent.
Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
Walküre - 1974 VW Thing (Toad)
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| Re: Holding Tank Cleaning Service - any good? [message #239645 is a reply to message #239593] |
Wed, 12 February 2014 08:16 |
Ultravan Owners
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Registered: March 2013
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Would vinegar work pouring it down the toilet?
BTW - Both of our properties are on a septic and we use what is called Septo Clean.
It comes in a natural powder form and is easy to store. No concerns of freezing.
You can get it at Home hardware and TSC stores.
Can an RVer use this stuff?
Here is a short cute Video http://youtu.be/ZPRhU2pGMG8
Link to their site for more information.
http://septoclean.ca/
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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| Re: Holding Tank Cleaning Service - any good? [message #239649 is a reply to message #239645] |
Wed, 12 February 2014 09:13 |
corleyw
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Location: Battle Ground, WA
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I always make sure I have a gallon or so of water when moving between RV parks. The sloshing seems to keep any buildup from happening. I also do this before leaving my final RV park, when the next stop is home. When I arrive at home and do a final dump, the tank looks really clean after traveling a ways with a gallon of water sloshing around in there. How do I know? Mirror on a stick, down the john, with a big light under the bottom of the tank. Great fun!!!
ICK! 
Corley
'76 Glenbrook
29 other vehicles
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