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...
Why do my gray tanks smell worse than my black tank sometimes? For one thing, no current RV manufacturer includes an in-tank rinsing system for their gray tanks like there is in the black tank. This lack of a rinsing process means that waste only leaves the tank when...
How often should I dump my tanks? The plain answer is when they are full. Your RV’s holding tanks are large, squarish boxes. The more volume in them, the better they drain out and carry any waste out through the drain pipe. A fuller tank provides more down pressure,...
Is a tank replacement necessary if I have persistent odors or misreading sensors? Very, very rarely. These types of problems are usually caused by unclean tanks that contain a buildup of waste within them. While most RV owners think that they do a good job of keeping...
Does my black tank sprayer really get my tank clean? Sort of. It’s better than nothing, we’ll certainly say. Almost every RV on the market in the last 20 years came with a spray system for the black holding tank. Some high-end motor coaches also feature...
How good of a job does my black tank flush system do? Your RV’s black tank flush system sprays water in a “set” pattern at approximately 100PSI-150PSI (due to the reduction in hose size and spray nozzle opening). While this is better than nothing, it...
