Water Systems
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WINDSOR 6•167
The waste drainage system was designed to provide adequate and safe stor-
age and/or discharge of waste materials. All materials used in fabrication and
installation of system is tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
The entire fabricated waste system is factory tested in accordance with
American National Standards Code A119.2. The drainage system uses ABS
plastic piping and fittings connected to sinks, shower, toilet and holding tanks
and provides for their drainage to an outside termination. The motorhome
should be reasonably level for optimum operation of the systems. There are
two separate waste water systems: one for waste water (grey water) and one
for sewage waste (black water). Each has its own storage tank control valve
and both empty through a sewer drain hose. When traveling, it is recommend
both holding tanks be empty or less than half full.
• Do not use strong or full strength detergents to deodorize and
disinfect. Use odor control chemicals made especially for hold-
ing tanks.
• Do not put automotive antifreeze, ammonia, alcohol or acetone
in holding tanks. Some chemicals will dissolve plastic.
• Do not put large table scraps in the tanks. They could get stuck
in or damage the valve seals.
• Do not flush facial tissues. They are treated chemically to
strengthen them and will not dissolve like toilet paper. Special
holding tank tissues are available at most RV supply stores.
White toilet paper dissolves faster than colored papers.
Most State Parks have strict regulations about discharging wastes except
into authorized disposal systems. Dumping raw sewage from toilet holding
tanks, except at authorized dumping stations, is universally prohibited. Illegal
dumping along the roadside by a minority of recreational vehicle users has
resulted in tough laws, and has unfairly labeled all recreational vehicles as
unwelcome in some areas.
Most National, State and private parks have either a central dump facility or
campsite hook-up for sewage. Many of the modern rest areas along the inter-
state now have dump stations available. You will find a list of dumping stations
from coast to coast in Woodall’s Campground Directory, Trailer Life’s RV
Campgrounds and Services Directory, Rand McNally’s Campground and
Trailer Park Guide, Good Sam Park Director (Good Sam Club), and other pub-
lications. Some major oil companies offer dump facilities at selected stations.
Plan ahead in locating proper and legal disposal sites for holding tank wastes.
WASTE WATER
SYSTEM
Waste Drain &
Sewage Tanks
What Not to Put in
Waste Holding Tanks
Proper Waste
Disposal
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