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travel, water from the P-traps may spill and permit odors into the
coach. These odors come from fats and food particles decomposing
in the tank. By adding water and using a RV approved deodorizing
agent, contents will dissolve faster, keeping the drain lines and tanks
clean and free flowing. These chemicals are available at a RV
supply store.
Draining the Tanks
A final part of your sanitation system is the drainage of holding
tanks. Realizing dump stations will vary, place the coach as level as
possible to make drainage easier. Some tanks drain from the center
requiring unit to be level or slightly up in front. Others will drain from
end permitting a slight tilting to the side which drains are on.
Remove the cap and attach the adapter onto the valve housing.
Turn the adapter 10º to lock onto the pegs. Attach a flexible sewer
hose to the adapter and secure with a clamp. Place the other end
into the approved sewer system.
You may now open the 3 inch drain valve to drain the sewage tank
first. Open the valve on the gray water tank last to utilize water to
wash and rinse the hose and drain lines.
Most states and parks have strict laws and regulations to prohibit
dumping of wastes of any kind into anything other than proper
disposal facilities or sewer systems. Almost all privately owned
parks have either a central pump facility or offer a campsite hookup
for sewage. You can find lists of many dump facilities throughout
the United States in Woodall’s, Rand McNally Camp Guide, Good
Sam Camp Guide, KOA Campgrounds Camp Guide, or various
other publications. Some fuel stations also have dump stations.
It is important to use adequate water to flush and have several gallons of
water with chemicals in the tank. This helps the flow of wastes and reduces
solid waste build-up.
CAUTION
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