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? 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...
How often should I have my holding tanks professionally cleaned? At least once a year, unless you are a full-timer, in which case we recommend twice a year. There are certain processes and procedures you can follow to help your RV’s holding tanks to perform...
Does my RV’s onboard tank flush do anything? In almost every RV, the black tank has an internal spray nozzle that spurts out water into the tank. Water is supplied to this spray or flush system via a garden hose that attaches to the RV park’s water supply...
Can I use the GEO method of keeping my holding tanks clean? The GEO method is a mid-1970s sort of “home-brew” method of keeping your RV’s waste holding tanks clean. The basic idea was to create a mixture of Borax (a water softener), Calgon (or...
