Treating black tank

[tarheelrv]

Total newb question. I am familiar with the process of dumping, flushing, and treating my black tank at the end of a vacation. However, I was wondering if I should treat and or flush the black tank upon arriving at the campground. Or, just start using it and see if I notice any odors. Say I leave the TT in the campground storage for a month or two and then return to use it.

Thanks

[Festus2]

Upon arrival at a campground, I almost always put a fresh dose of treatment down the toilet - including a solution of water and Calgon (a water softener). The Calgon has a "slippery" quality to it and reduces the likelihood of solids sticking to sides of the tank.

[raytronx]

I've used all kinds of stuff, but the more experience I have under my belt the less stuff I use. Most times I'm using nothing but lots of water. Every once in a while I but some Borax and Calgon down there and if boondocking and can't use a lot of water then I may use a treatment.

The key I think is to use lots of water when on hookups and let the tanks get almost full before dumping and when dry camping after you dump add some water to the tanks so they don't dry out.

[hankaye]

tarheelrv, Howdy;

First , Welcome to the forum!

My personal preference is to 'Start' with something in the tank.
Again, my preference is to use 1 scoop of a fabric softener (I use
Downey), or some other dry or wet solution that contains Sodium
Carbonate (water softeners), for every 15 gal. of capacity of the tank
to help make the contents slippery,then I'll fill the bowel 3 times
to flood the valve and keep things wet. In the Black tank water is your
friend...
I Fulltime so I'm not familiar with the storage aspect, but several here
recommend the use of Olive Oil to help keep the seals lubricated.
If you use the Search function it can and will lead you to a Gold mine
of helpful hints and other useful information.
Again, Welcome to the Forum. Visit often and participate freely.


hankaye

[fla-gypsy]

Originally Posted by hankaye

tarheelrv, Howdy;

First , Welcome to the forum!

My personal preference is to 'Start' with something in the tank.
Again, my preference is to use 1 scoop of a fabric softener (I use
Downey), or some other dry or wet solution that contains Sodium
Carbonate (water softeners), for every 15 gal. of capacity of the tank
to help make the contents slippery,then I'll fill the bowel 3 times to flood the valve and keep things wet. In the Black tank water is your
friend...
I Fulltime so I'm not familiar with the storage aspect, but several here
recommend the use of Olive Oil to help keep the seals lubricated.
If you use the Search function it can and will lead you to a Gold mine
of helpful hints and other useful information.
Again, Welcome to the Forum. Visit often and participate freely.


hankaye

Now that is funny!!

[tarheelrv]

Thanks for the replies. I have been reading on the forum for months and learning a lot. We just got our first TT this past weekend. A Keystone Passport 2650 BH. Now just waiting for the weather to warm up.

Thanks to everyone who posts and makes this site so helpful and informative!

[hankaye]

fla-gypsy, Howdy;

Reckon it all depends on where your head is...

hank

[M&TGreen]

Howdy and welcome to the forum and to I think the best campers.
I use the Geo method, you can do a search on the forum or google. It's basiclly using water softener and a detergent to keep your black tank clean and smelling better. I noticed a big difference the first couple of times using it.
Good luck!!!

[therink]

Originally Posted by raytronx

I've used all kinds of stuff, but the more experience I have under my belt the less stuff I use. Most times I'm using nothing but lots of water. Every once in a while I but some Borax and Calgon down there and if boondocking and can't use a lot of water then I may use a treatment.

The key I think is to use lots of water when on hookups and let the tanks get almost full before dumping and when dry camping after you dump add some water to the tanks so they don't dry out.

X2- I use nothing but water and lots of it.
Steve