SECTION 7
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
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BLACK/GREY WATER SYSTEM
(I
F SO EQUIPPED)
Water from the sinks and shower flow into the
gray water (or waste water) holding tank.
Drain pipes
The drain pipes have a “P-trap” installed to
help prevent odors from escaping into the RV.
During travel, water from the P-traps may spill
and permit odors into the RV. These odors
come from food particles decomposing in the
tank. By adding water and using a RV
approved deodorizing agent you will dissolve
the contents faster and will keep the drain
lines and tanks clean and free flowing. These
chemicals are available at an RV supply store
or your Jayco independent dealer.
GREY WATER HOLDING TANK
(I
F SO EQUIPPED)
The weight of the holding tank contents is not
calculated into the RV cargo carrying capacity
(this extra weight would reduce your available
cargo capacity). Traveling with full holding
tank(s) could possibly cause you to exceed
the individual tire ratings and/or the RV
GAWR or RV GVWR. Potential damage to
suspension components, such as springs,
tires and axles, could result. If your RV
holding tank(s) are located behind the axles,
the weight of the full tank(s) will reduce the
hitch weight. Trailer sway and other handling
difficulties can be the result of the hitch weight
being too light.
Dump the gray water holding tank before
traveling to avoid carrying unnecessary
weight. If you are dry camping and cannot
immediately empty your holding tanks, reduce
your vehicle speed until you reach a dumping
station.
Before using the RV or after dumping the grey
holding tank and cassette toilet, always add
the proper amount of holding tank deodorants
to prevent malodors and help break down
holding tank contents (unless winterizing).
Follow the deodorant package instructions.
Driving to a disposal site will normally loosen
any accumulated waste debris or solids from
the sides of the holding tanks.
Grey Tank Drain
There are labels on the exterior of the RV
indicating the location of the grey tank drain
(also called the dump valve).
1. To make drainage easier, level the RV.
2. Remove the sewer hose housing dust
cap, and attach the sewer hose (customer
supplied).
3. Place the end of the sewer hose into the
approved dump station.
4. Open the grey tank dump valve (close the
dump valve when the grey holding tank is
emptied).
5. Remove, clean and store the sewer hose.
6. Close the sewer hose housing dust cap.
Most states and parks have strict laws and
regulations to prohibit dumping of wastes into
anything other than proper disposal facilities
or sewer systems. Almost all privately owned
parks offer a campsite hookup for sewage.
You can locate many dump stations
throughout the United States and Canada in
Woodall’s, Rand McNally Camp Guide, Good
Sam Camp Guide, KOA Kampgrounds Camp
Guide and various other publications. Some
fuel stations also have dump stations.
Please contact your dealer for assistance in
the purchase and installation of a sewer hose
or sewer hose extension (if needed).
Do not add automotive antifreeze or
caustic chemicals such as laundry
detergents into the holding tanks. Although
these products may have a deodorizing
effect, they may damage the plastic and
rubber parts of the plumbing system or the
components.
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