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Originally Posted by taratiffin
While window shopping for a new Dutch Star I see the sanicon option on most new MH's. I read all the posts about problems with this system and wonder if you can use the old method if this is installed on a new MH? I don't have a lot of problems using the old method of dumping. Is the sanicon system a better method for waste disposal in MH's? Thanks, Bill
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You’ll be overwhelmed with the amount of discussions on the Sanicon here.
Rather than wait for replies to this new thread, you would do yourself a big favor and review the, at least, 4 or 5 VERY long threads on the Sanicon.
That said, you’ll not find a clear cut answer...and here’s why:
The way the wet bay is designed on the DS, there’s just not enough HEIGHT to make the Sanicon work (drain) the best. In the beginning, it was thought that the turbo outlet was upside down and putting it at the bottom would solve everything; that turned out to be not fully true. Reason being...gravity. The system, per the manufacturer, needs to be a few inches lower than the tank outlets...hence the real problem; the bay won’t allow for it.
Yes, guys like Dutch Star Don have done a great job at custom installs to make them work to “their” satisfaction. For me, I’d sure rather have the box-style 700 series like many of the higher end coaches have, but Newmar has no plans of changing that bay’s dimensions.
You’ll find the rest of the pack taking the “don’t fix what ain’t broke” path and sticking with the Old School method which, as stated, doesn’t have any of the potential problems that the Sanicon has.
So, I guess I’ve gathered the thoughts of the threads I told you to search...LOL...oh well...here’s the Pros/Cons and, oh...btw...I chose to hold off on getting one.
Pro:
Fast dumping
Long hose runs possible
Not affected by upslope pumping
Less mess due to not rinsing the hose
Con:
Expensive
Hard to get that “last drop” cleared from the pump
Tight install in order to get room to feed hose downward through port (avoiding other modifications to door/floor)
Potential failure
Fragile hose (most will sleeve it)
Hope this helps!
And, yes, I’ve even discussed this with the Sanicon rep.