RVs hooked up to homes Mound Septic, tank+pump system work?

[xekon]

I am being evicted, but I have family with plenty of land that offered for me to live there out of my 5th wheel. The problem is that the septic is on the highest point of the property. It is a mound septic system, so the only way I can think to hook my RV up would be with some kind of large above ground septic tank that has a pump so it can pump it uphill to the septic system on the property.

Does anyone know if something like this is sold? What are my options?

Also if I were to hook something like that up, how far could I run the lines that pump out to the septic? would I need to be parked close to the septic system?

[PNWGirl]

Hi,

You can get the Sewer Solution (Plan 9 - Sewer Solution - Drain & Flush Systems - Camping World ) It does go uphill, although I am not sure how steep of a hill.

One of the reviewers, of the product, had their rig set up 80 feet from the sewer and it still worked.

Sheila

[TXiceman]

Check with our sponsor, RV Upgrades rather than Camping world. Look at the Sanicon system.
http://www.rvupgradestore.com/SaniCo...-p/sani-tb.htm

We use it to pump about 100' to our sewer connection.

Ken

[bigskymt]

There's a company called "english sewage" (google search) or similar that can give you tons of info on above ground "mound" septic systems. They
supply tanks, pumps etc.
Is leaching a particular problem where you are?

[GOLDWINGER2]

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Originally Posted by xekon I am being evicted, but I have family with plenty of land that offered for me to live there out of my 5th wheel. The problem is that the septic is on the highest point of the property. It is a mound septic system, so the only way I can think to hook my RV up would be with some kind of large above ground septic tank that has a pump so it can pump it uphill to the septic system on the property. Does anyone know if something like this is sold? What are my options? Also if I were to hook something like that up, how far could I run the lines that pump out to the septic? would I need to be parked close to the septic system?

I don't know but,
J

[Dirtbuster]

You could go to any local plumbing store. It is called a lift pump, & they can pump 200 ft up hill. It will require 100v power.

[Nuge]

I believe you may need a macerator type pump to deal with the solids you'll need to pump uphill...

[FleetMan]

The "Mound" portion of a "Mound" type septic system is the drainfield portion. They still have the multiple septic tanks and pump installed somewhere. If you can drain or pump into the first tank, you should be OK. Be prudent on what you put into their system since a typical septic system will not handle the same materials you may get away with putting into a municipal serer system.

[Senior Chief]

How far uphill? Our mound-style septic system at the old stix-n-brix was not even 5 feet high- easily handled by a macerator pump. But are you planning to pump it directly into the drainfield (that would be a no-no)?

Generally you would need to drain your sewage into the septic tank, which would have its own lift pump to the elevated drain field. Is there no septic tank anywhere in place? I'm pretty sure an above ground tank would get the authorities on your neck.

[a k]

It's called a sewage ejector pump.

[okmunky]

You might first check to see if the area is covered by any building codes. If so, ask local plumbers for different options If no codes, you might consider constructing a country septic system.

In 1989 I built a house way out in SE OK that had no codes. All the locals built their own septic systems. I have since sold the house but speak with the new owner frequently and as far as I know it is still going strong. Basically, it is for the black water only and consists of 2 barrels -- I used plastic -- and some PVC pipe parts.

A really out in the boonies approach would be to dig a narrow dump pit -- at least 6 feet deep, covered by a secure top, and a ways from where you park. You might research "composting human waste" for more info about this.

[Senior Chief]

A really out in the boonies approach would be to dig a narrow dump pit -- at least 6 feet deep, covered by a secure top

Truthfully, an old fashioned cess-pit works surprisingly well, even in high water table areas. We lived for 18 years on a dairy farm in western Washington State with only the cess-pit for the house. Never a problem; the biological activity is massive.

[mick]

I think yoiu should check to see where the tanks are. A mound system is WAY BELOW the mound area. All u would have to do is find the drain pipe from the house and tie into it.

[Nuge]

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Originally Posted by a k It's called a sewage ejector pump.

A sewage elector pump has a trash pump style impeller that can pass solids up to 1 1/2" to 2" in diameter. A mascerator pump has a "grinder" that reduces solids to a slurry decreasing the potential for clogged downstream lines.

Grinder Pump - Plumbing Forum - GardenWeb

While a mascerator will tend to be a bit more expensive, what cost of not having to dig up clogged septic lines...