Can you sanitize your holding tanks?

Can you sanitize your holding tanks?

Can you sanitize your holding tanks? Well, there’s no way to — or reason why you would — sanitize your black and gray holding tanks. They are designed to hold human, food, and other waste which is, by definition, not sanitary. There is a process to sanitize your...
How often should I replace my sewer hose?

How often should I replace my sewer hose?

How often should I replace my sewer hose? The answer really depends on how often you use it, but generally speaking, with fairly frequent use, sewer hoses last about three to five years. It’s always a good idea to keep a spare on hand — and even an extension. We...
Can I use Dawn or another detergent in my holding tanks?

Can I use Dawn or another detergent in my holding tanks?

Can I use Dawn or another detergent in my holding tanks? Your RV’s holding tanks are basically large, plastic boxes. Detergent, like Dawn, should be avoided in black tanks (it’s hard to not have it in your gray tanks!) as it can reduce the slipperiness of...
Can I leave my gray tank’s release valve open all the time?

Can I leave my gray tank’s release valve open all the time?

Can I leave my gray tank’s release valve open all the time? Ah, another frequent question. We recommend that you leave all (and, for certain, your black tank’s) tank release valves closed until you are ready to empty the tanks. Why? If you leave the valves...
How often should I empty my tanks?

How often should I empty my tanks?

How often should I empty my tanks? As often as you would like! There’s no right or wrong as to when (other than when the tanks are full!) or how often you should empty your RV’s holding tanks. Our only word of advice is that you empty them when they are...