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...
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,...
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...
What happens when I overfill my RV’s holding tanks? Well, if you are lucky, any overfill in your black or gray tank will travel up your vent pipe and make a mess on the roof. However, the answer is a bit tricky and depends on the exact plumbing setup of your RV....
