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WASTE SYSTEM (if equipped)
The waste holding system in your RV is made
up of sinks, shower, toilet plumbing drain and
vent lines, “gray water” holding tank. , and
“black water” holding tank. The holding tanks
make the system completely self-contained and
allow you to dispose of wastewater at your
convenience. A flexible sewer hose is required
to connect the holding tank outlet to the inlet of
an approved wastewater dump station or sewer
system. The holding tanks are made of
seamless plastic that will not corrode. On most
units with dual tanks, one retains toilet waste
and the other retains liquid waste from the sinks
and shower. Drain all wastes at an approved
site.
FRESH WATER FLUSH TOILET
Your camper is equipped with a marine-type
recreational vehicle toilet. This toilet is
especially designed to operate with a minimum
of water usage. The flushing mechanism allows
a valve in the bottom of the bowl to open,
permitting the contents to be flushed into the
holding tank below. A stream of water under
pressure from the camper’s water system swirls
around the bowl, cleaning and flushing the
contents. Most models have two levers, each
working independently of the other so the bowl
can be filled with water prior to use. For
additional information, please refer to the
operating manual supplied with the toilet.
NOTE: The toilet requires a water supply for
proper use. This can be from either a city water
hookup, if available, or from the on board fresh
water tank supply. The 12-volt water pump
switch must be in the “ON” position when
using water from the tank.
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK
This holding tank must be primed with 2
gallons of water and one odor control chemical
package at each initial use. Add more odor
control chemical if needed until dumping is
required. Refer to the chemical package
available at most RV outlets for specific
instructions.
DUMPING THE HOLDING TANKS
The holding tanks terminate in a valve
arrangement that permits each tank to be
dumped separately or together. During self-
containment use, the sewer outlet line should
be securely capped and valves closed to prevent
leakage of waste material on the ground or
pavement. Holding tanks are enclosed sewer
systems and as such must be drained into an
approved dump station. Both black and gray
water holding tanks must be drained and
thoroughly rinsed to prevent accumulation of
harmful or toxic materials. Dump the holding
tanks only when they are about 2/3 full. If
necessary, fill the tanks with water to 2/3 full.
This provides sufficient water to ensure
complete flushing of waste material into the
sewer line.
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